Community groups in Perth’s north can now apply for a share of $120,000 to help restore local waterways.
The funding comes through the latest round of the Cook Government’s Community Rivercare Program, which supports volunteer-led projects across the Swan Canning Catchment.
Groups can apply for up to $15,000 to improve water quality, protect native habitats, stabilise foreshores, and tackle erosion.
The grants are open to projects in the catchment’s North Subregion, which includes parts of Bayswater, Fremantle, Nedlands, Perth, Subiaco, Swan and Vincent, the towns of Cambridge, Claremont and Mosman Park, Stirling, Wanneroo, and the Shire of Peppermint Grove.
Environment Minister Matthew Swinbourn said community volunteers were making a real impact.
“Community volunteers play a crucial role in protecting and caring for the health of our waterways right across WA and their efforts are having a real impact on our environment.
“The Cook Government recognises the importance of these grassroots groups and is committed to supporting them to care for the Swan Canning Catchment through our successful Community Rivercare Program.”
The program was a 2021 election promise by the WA Labor Government, with $4 million pledged over four years.
So far, 51 groups have completed 104 restoration projects. These include weed removal and habitat improvements at Bardon Park wetlands in Bayswater.
Maylands MLA Dan Bull praised the program’s results.
“Thanks to this program, the City of Bayswater and Bardon Park Malgamongup Friends Group have made great strides in the rejuvenation and removal of exotic weeds at the Bardon Park wetlands, enhancing the habitat for local species,” he said.
Application closes June 22, 2025.
