Sport and recreation play an important role in building healthy, active and connected communities across the Shire of Murray, which is home to more than 40 local clubs.
With clubs located across a large geographical area and offering a diverse range of activities, this page helps residents connect with local sport and recreation opportunities. It also brings together key information, resources and contacts to support clubs and the volunteers who help them thrive.
Find a local Club
Looking to get involved in sport or recreation? The Shire of Murray is home to a wide range of local clubs and activities for people of all ages, interests and abilities.
View the local club directory to find a club near you and explore opportunities to play, participate, volunteer or connect with your community.
Find a local club
Socially Active Seniors
Murray Aquatic Leisure Centre
Murray Clubs Newsletter
Sport and recreation news for everyone! Subscribe for local activities, events, community stories, grants and volunteering opportunities across the Shire of Murray.
Subscribe to the Murray Sport and Recreation Newsletter
Kidsport
KidSport helps eligible Western Australian children aged 5 to 18 participate in community sport by providing financial assistance towards club fees. To be eligible, the child must be registering with a KidSport approved club and be listed on a valid Services Australia Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card with a Customer Reference Number.
Clubs can support families by promoting KidSport before each season, keeping club details up to date in the KidSport Portal and accepting voucher codes as part of the registration process.
KidSport Portal
Find a KidSport approved club
Grants and Fundraising
Shire of Murray grants
The Shire of Murray has multiple grants available for the community to apply for, which support both eligible not-for-profit organisations and eligible Shire of Murray residents.
Healthway
Funding for projects that promote health and wellbeing, including healthy sporting clubs, healthy food and drink options, and health promotion initiatives.
Lotterywest
Supports community projects that create long-term benefits for Western Australians. Clubs should check eligibility before applying.
Community Bank Pinjarra
Provides local grants and sponsorship opportunities for community organisations, projects and events.
GrantGuru Australia
A grant search tool that can help clubs find government, corporate and philanthropic funding opportunities.
Good Sports Fundraising
Practical fundraising ideas for clubs, including simple and alcohol-free options that can support safe and family-friendly club environments.
Gaming Applications | LGIRS
Information for clubs and community groups planning raffles, bingo, lotteries or other gaming-style fundraising activities. Clubs should check whether a permit or approval is required before running these activities.
Club Resources and training
The Shire of Murray works with local sport and recreation clubs to provide support, information and resources that help clubs operate and thrive.
Access practical tools and information to help strengthen your club and support volunteers in their roles.
These resources can help with areas such as governance, planning, committee roles, volunteer management, inclusion, participation and club sustainability.
Update club details
Help us keep club information current so residents can connect with local clubs and the Shire can share relevant updates.
Club development
Helpful information, training and resources to support community sport and recreation clubs across Western Australia.
A free online tool that helps clubs review how they are going and identify practical areas for improvement.
True Sport
Supports clubs to build positive, safe and welcoming sporting environments through values-based resources and initiatives.
Play by the Rules
Provides practical information and training to help clubs create safe, fair and inclusive sporting environments.
Good Sports
A free program that helps clubs strengthen policies and practices around alcohol, drugs, smoking, mental health and safe transport.
esafety Sports Hub
Resources to help clubs, volunteers, parents and participants understand online safety and manage digital risks in sport.
Food Safety Training
Free food handling and safety training.
Volunteering and awards
Volunteer recognition
Community Citizen of the Year Awards
Alcoa Peel Volunteer of the Year awards
Volunteer of the Year Awards
Are held in May each year. Nominations will open in early 2027.
Facilities, bookings and events
Looking for a venue, oval, court or meeting space? This section helps clubs and community groups find Shire facilities, understand booking requirements and access key information for events and activities.
Book a Facility or Reserve
Special Event Application
Workshops and Events
The Shire of Murray offers workshops and events throughout the year to support local sport and recreation clubs. Topics are guided by club needs and may include governance, volunteer management, first aid, grant writing, inclusion and more.
Contact the Sport and Recreation team for more information.
Promote Your Event with the Shire
Hosting a local event? Community groups, clubs and organisations can promote eligible events through the Shire of Murray Events Calendar.
Adding your event can help increase awareness and make it easier for residents to find out what is happening across the Shire.
Submit an event
View events