The Shire of Lake Grace works with interested stakeholders within the shire to:

1. grow and support business
2. maximise Shire of Lake Grace's economic potential
3. improve the environmental and social sustainability of the local economy
4. support and grow our communities

Economic development, in general, refers to the actions, or policies, of communities and policy makers to promote the standard of living and economic health of a particular area.

This relates to, but is not limited to, areas such as safety, social inclusion,  regional competitiveness, human capital, health and critical infrastructure.

The Shire of Lake Grace is dependent on grant funds to achieve many of its outcomes. It is important that we keep up to date with grants on offer and do our best to find best fit grants for our projects.

Community groups often need to apply for funding for a range of projects and we encourage those groups to contact the Shire for assistance in sourcing grant funding.

Grant sites that may help are below: 

Department of Communities

Grants Directory

COTA for older Australians

Lotterywest

Australia Post Grants

Community Funding 

The Shire has a broad-based funding program for grants to support community-based activities. The focus of the program is for community driven events, projects and other initiatives that demonstrate community engagement.  Applications are considered by Council to be included in the Shire of Lake Grace yearly Budget.

The next funding application round will be take place from 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020. Application form here.

Before submitting an application you must discuss your proposed activity with our Community Services Officer, Cheryl Chappell, on 9890 2500 or by email shire@lakegrace.wa.gov

Tourist Information Centre - formerly the station masters house

Stubbs Street - 9865 2140

Call into the community restored Stationmaster's House, now operating as the Lake Grace Visitor Centre, where you will find local produce, gorgeous art and quirky crafts on sale.

Meet our friendly Coordinators and volunteers who will assist you with information about our region and its attractions.

Experience our iconic salt lakes, springtime wildflowers, paddocks of wheat and canola and the native wildlife in our large nature reserves. Drive along the famous Holland Track. Visit the only remaining Australian Inland Hospital building in Western Australia or explore the historic Western Australian Rabbit Proof Fence that skirts the Eastern end of the Shire.

Community Housing

 The Shire of Lake Grace and Advanced Housing have been in partnership since 12th November 2012:

Advanced Housing 

Any enquiries contact:

Tel: 9845 9604

Fax: 9842 8698

Lake Grace Medical Centre 

Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday 9:00 - 5:00pm for an appointment phone 08 9865 1208.

Closed Wednesday

Newdegate Medical Centre

Wednesday 9:30 - 3:30pm to make an appointment phone Lake Grace Medical Centre 08 9865 1208.

Lake Grace Child Health Nurse attends the Medical Centre every first Wednesday of the month. For an appointment please ring 9890 2246.

To get the most out of your home, it is important to take a good look around and attend to any maintenance issues.

Age Friendly Home Maintenance Kit Here 

KidSport enables Western Australian children to participate in community sport and recreation, no matter their financial circumstances. Eligible youth aged 5–18 years can apply for financial assistance to contribute towards club fees. The fees will go directly to the registered KidSport clubs through their participating local government.

The link to our website is still www.dsr.wa.gov.au/kidsport

• Please note all clubs will need to meet the mandatory KidSport eligibility criteria by 30 Nov 18. This could include getting an ABN and becoming incorporated. Please communicate this to your clubs
• KidSport Voucher Codes – when parents receive an approved code they need to provide this to the club when registering.
• The Club then validates the code in the system.
• The code will expire 90 days from when it is approved. It must be claimed in this time by the club or it will be cancelled and the parent will need to reapply.
• Unfortunately, the code can only be sent via email – there is no ability to text this to parents.
• All applicants must have a valid health care card to be eligible. It must list the child’s individual client reference number (CRN) and please check it has not expired.

All applicants are to apply for KidSport online via the publicly available website https://www.dsr.wa.gov.au/funding/individuals/kidsport/apply-for-kidsport

 Further information can also be found on the dsr Website