Dowerin Community Resource Centre

15/10/2026

Local Sporting Stars Volunteer Recognition Program

Volunteers are the heartbeat of any community sporting organisation, with Local Sporting Stars celebrates the vital role volunteers play in keeping community sport thriving across our State and encourages more people to get involved.

The program recognises a broad range of volunteer contributions including youth leadership, inclusive participation, innovation, long-standing service, and all-round support within clubs and sporting communities.

Nominate your club’s volunteer legend 👇
https://www.sportwest.com.au/volunteer-recognition-program/

Nominations for your Local Sporting Stars can be submitted online, with a dedicated panel selecting winners over the program.
Each fortnight, 2 winners will receive a $400 voucher, be celebrated in The West Australian, and automatically go into the running for the Local Sporting Star of the Year award.

The overall winner will be announced at the 2026 WA Day Festival and receive a personal prize of $1,000, along with $2,500 in funding for their sporting club, helping deliver further benefits at the grassroots level.

Nominations close November 2026.

14/10/2026

Date changes for Bingo and Movie morning:
Bingo will be on the16th of October
Movie morning will be on the 30th of October

13/10/2026

12/10/2026

Join us for our next After School activity!
🫟Rock Painting🫟
15 October at 3:15pm
At the Dowerin CRC
Let us know if you will be joining us on [email protected] or give us a call on 089 631 1662

09/10/2026

Street Renaming Update

A Name Restored, A Soldier Remembered – Minnivale's History Honoured.

We are pleased to share a special piece of local history!

The Shire of Dowerin has received official approval from Landgate to rename Dowall Street in Minnivale to McDowall Street, restoring the name originally intended to honour Private Stewart Arthur McDowall, a local First World War soldier.

Private McDowall enlisted in 1916 and served with the 16th Battalion of the Australian Imperial Force. Tragically, he was killed in action on 26 September 1917 during the Battle of Passchendaele in Belgium.

His grave was lost, but his sacrifice has never been forgotten. His name is commemorated at the Menin Gate Memorial in Belgium, the Dowerin War Memorial and the Minnivale Memorial within the historic Minnivale Church.

❤️ Preserving our local history
We would particularly like to acknowledge Di Hatwell and Joan Metcalf for their involvement in bringing this important piece of Minnivale's history to attention.

What may seem like a small correction to a street name carries a much greater meaning. It ensures that the story of a young man who gave his life for his country continues to be recognised by future generations.

The renaming was formally approved on 8 October 2026.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to preserving our district's history and honouring those who served.
Lest We Forget. 🌹

09/10/2026

Our Australia Day Awards are an opportunity to recognise and thank those who give their time, energy and dedication to supporting others and making a positive difference in our community.

Please follow the link below to download the Nomination form or pick up a copy at the Dowerin CRC.

https://www.dowerin.wa.gov.au/australia-day-awards

06/10/2026

🐸 🧚‍♀️ Exciting news! Join us on Friday, 16 October at 9:30am at the Dowerin Uniting Church Hall 🐸 🧚‍♀️

30/09/2026

Reminder

Bushfire Preparedness Community Workshop.