Garnduwa

04/09/2026

HALF-TIME WRAP UP 🏉🏀⚽️🏃

What a first half of the year across the Kimberley! 🤩

From Auskick, Junior and Senior Football to basketball, soccer, school programs and athletics we’ve been out in communities creating opportunities, building connections and getting people active.

It’s more than sport it’s community, connection, confidence and opportunity. 🧡

A huge shoutout to our staff, coaches, volunteers, schools, families and communities for making it happen!

Half-time done. Plenty more to come🔥

Think Mental Health National Indigenous Australians Agency Country Football WA Basketball WA - Kimberley Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport

02/09/2026

30,000 PARTICIPANTS! 🤩🏉
A huge milestone for Country Football WA and we’re proud to play our part! 🧡
Across the Kimberley, we’re creating opportunities through Auskick, school programs, junior football, Kimberley Spirit and community football.

A big shoutout to the players, families, coaches, volunteers, schools, clubs and communities helping grow our game.
30K strong — and the Kimberley is part of the journey! 🏉🧡

28/08/2026

Female Soccer Carnival - Garnduwa's first ever female soccer carnival! We had 5 teams participating in the tournament between 3 schools in Wyndham and Kununurra. - Making Her Mark

The carnivals intention was to bring girls together across the East Kimberley to help the girls feel proud and empowered, as well as providing opportunity to participate in sport and express themselves with no barriers attached.

Team spirit, togetherness and passion was overflowing in all the teams representing their community. New friendships were made, barriers brought down and new opportunities were created as a result of this new Garnduwa initiative.

Katrina from KNX St. Josephs came out as player of the tournament as a result of her amazing attitude and determination.

EKC 2 went home with the grand prize of the signed Matildas jersey donated by Katrina Gorry - soccer player for the Matildas and former West Ham United captain.

EKC 2 beat KNX ST Joseph on golden goal in extra time after an initial 0-0 display in normal time! Amazing tournament, bring on 2027.

Think Mental Health Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport National Indigenous Australians Agency Healthway East Kimberley College St. Joseph's Primary School Wyndham notice board St Joseph's Primary School

27/08/2026

Kimberley State Championship Trial - October School Holidays 🏀

🏀 KIMBERLEY STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TRIALS🏀

Are you ready for the opportunity to represent the Kimberley and your community at the 2026 State Championships? Based around the Broome Junior Basketball Carnival, we’re hosting trials for:

🏀 U13s — Born 2014 & 2015
🏀 U15s — Born 2012 & 2013

📅 TRIALS — Monday 5 October 2026
U13 Girls: 12:30pm – 2:00pm
U13 Boys: 1:30pm – 3:00pm
U15 Girls: 2:30pm – 4:00pm
U15 Boys: 3:30pm – 5:00pm

Selected trialists will be invited to an Extended Squad Training:
📅 Thursday 8 October 2026
U13 Girls: 7:45am – 8:30am
U13 Boys: 8:15am – 9:00am
U15 Girls: 8:45am – 9:30am
U15 Boys: 9:15am – 10:00am

👉 Registration fee $15:
https://www.playhq.com/basketball-wa/register/9709ee

ℹ️ Find out more about the State Championships here:
https://wabl.asn.au/state-championships/

Further questions can be directed to [email protected]

Broome Basketball Association / Derby Basketball Association / Kununurra Basketball Association

26/08/2026

🔥 Vote for Mick Albert - A True Kimberley Legend 🔥

Many people know Mick through his long- standing work and community engagement with Sport and Recreation. Through his work, Mick has contributed to the development and well being of people right across the Kimberley. His impact extends far beyond sport and rec.

Mick is a respected leader, mentor and community champion whose dedication continues to make a difference across the region.

Let’s show our support and help recognise one of the Kimberley’s great community volunteer.

✅ Vote for Mick Albert https://legendofthetongs.au1.komo.site/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=card

19/08/2026

Well done to all involved, such an action packed day of Football

12/08/2026

Happy International Youth Day.

Celebrating our Youth in the Kimberley 🙌✨

12/08/2026

✨ Happy International Youth Day ✨

Today is International Youth Day, a reminder that every young person has something valuable to contribute. Whether it’s joining an advisory group, volunteering in your community, speaking up about an issue you care about, or helping shape decisions for the future your voice matters.

This year’s United Nations theme, Different Contexts, Common Aspirations, recognises that young people come from many different backgrounds, communities and experiences, yet share common hopes for opportunity, participation, connection and a positive future.

At Garnduwa we see every day the strength, leadership and potential of young people across the Kimberley. Through sport, culture and community, young people are creating positive change, building confidence and strengthening connections in their communities.

Today, we’re proud to celebrate International Youth Day and encourage all young people to get involved, have their say and continue shaping the future of the Kimberley.

Happy International Youth Day! 🌟

Healthway Think Mental Health National Indigenous Australians Agency

07/08/2026

🏉🏀 Term 3 is underway - The courts are bouncing and the footies are flying!

We are delivering Auskick, Basketball, and Athletics this Term across the region. Creating fun, building on skills, with opportunities for our communities.

Through the power of sport, we’re helping build stronger, healthier and more connected communities.

Healthway Think Mental Health National Indigenous Australians Agency WA Football

15/07/2026

Garnduwa Appoints Anthony “Tony” Walley as Chief Executive Officer

The Garnduwa Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony “Tony” Walley as Garnduwa’s new Chief Executive Officer.

“Garnduwa’s mission speaks directly to my values. I believe sport and recreation can change lives by creating confidence, opportunity and connection, and I am excited to work alongside communities, staff and partners to continue building positive futures for young people across our regions.” - Anthony “Tony” Walley

Tony will commence in the role on 27 July 2026. Please join us in warmly welcoming Tony to the Garnduwa family.

We also extend our deepest thanks and gratitude to Josepha Howard, who has fulfilled the Acting CEO role while the recruitment process was finalised. Josepha, thank you for your continued support, leadership and dedication to Garnduwa.