Academy supporters
Businesses across the South West are helping to nurture sporting excellence in the region by supporting the South West Academy of Sport. Their generous sponsorship is helping to make the academy – and its athletes – a success.
Find out more about the Academy's Foundation Partner and Major Sponsors.
Thank you to our sponsors and supporters:
South West Development Commission
The South West Development Commission helped establish the South West Academy of Sport to help young athletes develop their sporting careers in the region they call home. The Commission continues to be a significant contributor to the academy, providing both financial and in-kind support.
South Western Times
First published in 1888, the South Western Times is the South West region’s premier source of news and information.
Bunbury Port Authority
The Bunbury Port is amongst the biggest ports in Australia by trade volume. Its growth reflects the development and prosperity of the South West Region.
Australian Railroad Group
ARG provides bulk commodity, rail haulage logistic solutions.
Doral Mineral Sands
Doral Mineral Sands is a mineral sands mining and processing company located in Picton, Western Australia.
Dale Alcock Homes
Dale Alcock Homes South West is the region's most awarded builder and recently named Project Builder of the Year 2010. The company's reputation is built on a committment to providing quality homes and the highest level of customer service.
Western Power
Western Power transports electricity from power stations to to homes and businesses via a large network of power lines known as the South West Interconnected System.
Westpac
As Australia’s first bank and company, Westpac has a long history of supporting local organisations that reflect its values in creating better futures for all Australians.
Simcoa Operations
Simcoa Operations is Australia’s only silicon smelter producing silicon for use in lightweight alloys, electronics, optical fibre and silicone products.
Department of Sport and Recreation
The Department of Sport and Recreation plays a key role as a strategic partner of the South West Regional Academy of Sport in assisting regional based talented athletes achieve their goal of participation at state, national or international level.
The Laminex Group
The Laminex Group is the leading marketer, distributor and manufacturer of premium decorative surfaces in Australia and New Zealand and has a portfolio of market leading brands.
AMD Chartered Accountants
AMD Chartered Accountants is the largest accounting, audit and business services firm in regional Western Australia, with offices in Bunbury and Mandurah. AMD provides a broad range of services tailored to meet individual, business and industry needs including accounting, taxation, business services, audit and assurance, bookkeeping and superannuation.
FHE- The Field Hockey Experts
F-H-E is one of the biggest specialist hockey equipment retailers in Australia, and proud sponsor the SWAS Hockey Program, Hockey WA and many other teams and associations. Shop online or visit Perth outlet stores at Victoria Park and Claremont.
The Athletes Foot
The Athlete‘s Foot is a leading retailer of sports, leisure and comfort footwear. To ensure better comfort, performance and injury prevention, The Athlete‘s Foot uses Fitprint - the world's most advanced shoe-fitting system.
The Apprentice and Traineeship Company
Group Training South West Inc, trading as The Apprentice and Traineeship Company, is one of the largest employers of youth in Western Australia with more than 650 apprentices and trainees.
Telstra Countrywide
South West Chambers of Commerce and Industry
The South West Chambers of Commerce & Industry is the peak body for the eight Chambers located within the South West of Western Australia. It provides a strong and effective representation for commerce and industry in the region.
City of Bunbury
The City of Bunbury provides and maintains an excellent range of sporting facilities and recreation grounds in its efforts to encourage sport and the South West region. We are proud to be a foundation member of the South West Academy of Sport and support its endeavours to provide additional opportunities for the region’s talented young athletes.
Shire of Dardanup
The Shire of Dardanup, which covers an area of 518sq kilometres, comprises the main residential areas of Eaton, Dardanup and Burekup as well as the spectacular countryside of the Ferguson Valley and Crooked Brook Forest. The Shire also boasts a large number of fine wineries, two boutique breweries, quality rural and residential accommodation as well as the popular tourist attraction of Gnomesville.
Shire of Collie
The Shire of Collie is situated in the heart of the beautiful South West, surrounded by sparkling waterways, thick jarrah and marri forests and picturesque farmland. Covering an area of 1685 sq. km, and with 80% forest, the Shire has a population of just over 9,000. As a centre for mining and power generation, the Shire is well serviced with medical, educational and leisure facilities.
Shire of Busselton
The Shire of Busselton is located in the renowned Cape to Cape sub-region of the South West of Western Australia. Busselton is one of the most popular holiday destinations in rural Western Australia and a premier seaside resort and coastal playground. It is a place of splendid contrasts, from tranquil waters to the rugged cliffs of the surfing coast, ancient caves, picturesque vineyards, sprawling pastures and magnificent forests.
Shire of Capel
The Shire of Capel is situated on the shores of Geographe Bay approximately 212 kilometres south west of Perth and is the fastest growing local government in the South West. The Shire has a blend of rural countryside, rolling hills and wide open spaces, popular beaches, rich Jarrah forests and the magnificent Tuart forest, which is part of the only naturally occurring Tuart forest in the world.
Shire of Augusta-Margaret River
The Shire of Augsta-Margaret River boasts world class attractions such as the internationally recognised Margaret River Wine Region, world renown surfing locations, beautiful beaches, pristine forests, caves and catchments within a scientifically acknowledged world biodiversity hot spot. Over 1.5 million tourists and visitors enjoy the area's natural beauty, award-winning restaurants, wineries and accommodation every year.
Shire of Manjimup
With an abundance of attractions from rugged sea cliffs to rural country charm, the Shire of Manjimup's natural beauty and enjoyable lifestyle delights visitors and residents alike. The area has strong links with the timber industry and boasts magnificent jarrah, karri, marri and tingle forests. Other industries include horticulture, agriculture, viticulture, dairying, aquaculture and tourism.
Shire of Harvey
The Shire of Harvey encompasses an area of approximately 1,766 km and has a growing population in excess of 23,500. Located a leisurely one and a half hours drive from Perth, the Shire is famous for its relaxed lifestyle, green pastures, rolling hills and pristine beaches. In contrast, Australind is a rapidly growing community and is a becoming a popular choice for new residents.
Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup
The Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup is situated in the South West of Western Australia in a picturesque area surrounded by stunning forests, winding rivers, rolling hills, vineyards and lush orchards. The Shire is centrally located, only half an hour from from the city life and beautiful beaches of Bunbury, and a leisurely hours drive from the tranquil waters of Geographe Bay and the famous Margaret River Wine Region.
Councillor Helen Punch
Helen Punch is a City of Bunbury Councillor and local business owner/operator of South West Yacht Charters. She is proud to support talented young athletes of the South West to achieve their very best.
Vukelic Holdings
"The South West Academy of Sport is another milestone for the South West to become a mature district within Australia"...Paul Vukelic
