As part of the City of Canning’s Wanju Welcome Neighbourhoods, an action plan aimed at celebrating diversity and building community connections in the local area, the city has launched a new StreetSport Program.
Designed to provide engaging activities for young people aged 10-15 years living around the Queens Park, St James, and Bentley areas, the initiative will offer participants the chance to take part in sports and skill-building sessions while connecting them with local organisations that provide additional support and resources.
The sports sessions will run every Tuesday from October 15 to December 5 at the Harry Turner Pavilion in Queens Park and every Thursday from October 17 to December 5 at the Bentley Primary School Oval, from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
Mayor Patrick Hall hopes to see as many young people as possible take part in the program.
“The StreetSport Program represents a fantastic opportunity for our young residents to develop skills, build friendships, and stay active,” he said.
“We are proud to support projects that provide our youth with positive alternatives and help them thrive within their communities.”
The program is being run in partnership with Bentley Primary School, Football West, Perth Basketball Association, and WA Cricket, with support from WA Police, the Salvation Army, and Cannington Headspace.
Funded by the Criminal Property Confiscation Grants program provided by the Department of Justice, the StreetSport initiative aims to engage young people with the community and away from negative behaviours, according to Department of Justice spokeswoman Kyalee Carey.
“We look forward to seeing the program have a positive impact on the lives of young people by encouraging social interaction and helping them make better decisions,” she said.
Parents and guardians wishing to register their children in the program can do so by emailing the Neighbourhood team at community@canning.wa.gov.au or by visiting the YourSay page at yoursaycanning.com.au/wanjubentley or yoursaycanning.com.au/wanjuqueenspark for more information.
Additionally, drop-in sessions will be held for parents and young ones to attend and complete their registrations.
