Inclusive change room upgrades underway at Elsie Austin Oval

• Work underway on upgrades to changerooms at Elsie Austin Oval in Mount Helena
• Investment to improve facilities for juniors, women, girls, Starkick All Abilities players, and senior teams
• Project made possible through $935,000 in funding from the WA Labor Government
• Part of the WA Government's commitment to investing in inclusive community infrastructure and promoting active healthy lifestyles

Work is underway on a $1.5 million upgrade at Mount Helena's Elsie Austin Oval to deliver inclusive change rooms for local clubs and the wider community.

The upgrades have been made possible through a $935,000 investment from the Western Australian Government, including $410,000 through the Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund, and are being delivered as part of the PlayOn WA: 2030 by 2030 initiative.

PlayOn WA is ensuring sport and recreation facilities across WA keep pace with growing communities, support active lifestyles, and provide inclusive spaces for Western Australians of all ages and abilities to connect and move.

The upgrades have been designed in consultation with local clubs and volunteers, with the project set to deliver accessible and inclusive change rooms, upgraded amenities, modern storage, an expanded kiosk, and a new spectator shelter.

This will support growing community demand for facilities to accommodate juniors, women, girls, Starkick All Abilities players, and senior teams.

Comments attributed to Sport and Recreation Minister Rita Saffioti:

"It's great to see this project get underway which will ensure the Mount Helena community has access to modern and inclusive sport and recreation facilities into the future.

"Upgrading the change rooms at Elsie Austin Oval to make them more accessible will enable more people to get involved in grassroots sport and connect with their community.

"The WA Government is committed to ensuring our community facilities meet the needs of players, families, and volunteers to encourage greater participation in a diverse range of sport and recreation activities."

Comments attributed to Klasey Hirst MLC:  

"Elsie Austin Oval is a hub for the Mount Helena community and a place for people of all ages to connect and stay active.  

"Our government is proud to be delivering these upgrades through our PlayOn WA: 2030 by 2030 initiative, to ensure these facilities are futureproofed and more accessible.  

"Local clubs and volunteers have helped design these upgrades, so they meet the needs of this growing community and encourage even more people to participate in local sport."