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West Australian
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Touring theatre show to explore themes of poverty and family solidarity with Esperance students
Esperance students will explore themes of poverty and family solidarity as part of a thought-provoking theatre program. Hoods, a gritty suburban tale written by Angela Betzien, will be performed at Esperance Civic Centre on June 25 as part of a regional WA tour. The production is recommended for secondary students in Years 9 to 12. It forms part of a two-year partnership between Barking Gecko Arts and Horizon Power to bring theatre productions and creative learning programs to regional students through the Powering Imaginations initiative. Barking Gecko Arts chief executive Ryan Taaffe said the program would build students' wellbeing through engagement with the arts. 'When children experience live theatre, it fosters creativity and empathy, improves emotional intelligence, and brings bucketloads of joy,' he said. 'Thanks to Horizon Power's support, we can bring these transformative experiences directly to regional communities.' The $100,000 partnership from Horizon Power was delivered on behalf of the State Government and will also reach Exmouth and Karratha. Horizon Power chief executive Stephanie Unwin said the energy provider was pleased to support an initiative which would foster regional students' creativity. 'It's fantastic that Barking Gecko can continue to expand their program across regional WA so that more students have the chance to experience the excitement of their live theatre shows,' she said. 'We are proud to support this initiative and work together to bring the arts to an ever-increasing audience across the regions.' It comes after the latest round of Horizon's Community Partnerships Program which awarded $50,000 across 12 initiatives in the Goldfields-Esperance region. Beneficiaries include Cycling Development Foundation's Laverton Cycling Project, Esperance's Mother's Day Classic, and Mudjar Aboriginal Corporation's Reconciliation Day event, and a fire pit and furniture for the Wingellina (Irrunytju) Community, among others.
West Australian
20-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Mid West, Gascoyne set to benefit from State Government funding towards community projects
Ten organisations across the Mid West and Gascoyne are set to benefit from State Government funding through Horizon Power's Community Partnerships Program. The program provides support to community initiatives throughout the regions, with more than $5 million distributed since 2020. The Gascoyne will be a big beneficiary of the program in this round, with eight organisations in line for funding. Across the Mid West and Gascoyne, $55,000 will be shared to help boost community projects. One such event is the Shire of Shark Bay's Beats in the Bay festival featuring live music at Denham foreshore. Among the other funding recipients are the Carnarvon Race Club to run community-based events, while a wash-down pad will be well received by Carnarvon Volunteer Marine Rescue. The Main Street Christmas Party in Carnarvon is also set for funding for 2025. Further north, Exmouth Marine Rescue has been approved for a shade sail, while the Shire of Upper Gascoyne will receive funding for its Under Gascoyne Skies event where onlookers can take in the night sky and enjoy local produce. Sporting in the region has also been backed, with the Gascoyne Football Association receiving funding for sporting equipment. St John Ambulance in Shark Bay and Cue will receive a financial boost, while the latter's Community Resource Centre has been approved for funding for 'empowering creativity'.
