Budget Boosts Mid West Infrastructure, Services
The Cook Labor Government is delivering its vision for the Mid West, with the 2025-26 State Budget providing significant investments in health infrastructure, mental health services, community safety, housing and community services.
Billions of dollars will be delivered to the regions, supporting the Cook Government’s commitment to Western Australians, that no matter if they live in our suburbs, regional centres, towns, or remote communities, they will have local job opportunities, and access to major services and infrastructure.
The Budget will help keep costs down for Mid West families with billions of dollars in rebates and concessions, and household fees and charges being kept affordable with below inflation increases for a sixth consecutive year.
More than $4 billion in Royalties for Regions funding will also go towards projects which enhance regional communities, ensuring they remain exceptional places to live, work and raise a family.
Western Australians in the Mid West will benefit from the Cook Government’s $121 million investment in regional health and mental health infrastructure and services. This includes:
The 2025-26 State Budget delivers cost of living support with rebates and concessions for people across regional WA, including:
The Cook Government’s Budget will deliver a $1.4 billion investment to support housing and homelessness measures. Key regional housing initiatives include:
The Cook Government has committed $219.7 million to boost regional education infrastructure, as well as a range of measures to support families across regional Western Australia, including for early education and outside of school hours care. Key initiatives include:
About $277 million in funding will be invested to deliver Vocational Education and Training, career and employment advice, and TAFE support services across regional WesternAustralia, with further asset investment of $65 million towards regional TAFE projects. This includes:
The 2025-26 State Budget will continue to build safe and strong regional communities with key initiatives, such as:
Regional roads and transport infrastructure continue to be upgraded, with investment in key projects and programs across the regions including:
The Cook Government is focused on diversifying regional economies, delivering more jobs and powering WA on clean energy. This includes investments of:
A commitment of $33.3 million to support family and domestic violence victim-survivors has been included in the budget, including:
The State Budget will also support local industry, sport and recreation across regional WA. Some of the projects and initiatives include:
The Cook Government’s 2025-26 State Budget delivers another strong surplus for Western Australia, and with debt levels remaining affordable, puts WA in the best position to invest in what matters for all Western Australians.
For more information, visit https://www.ourstatebudget.wa.gov.au
As stated by Mid West Minister Jackie Jarvis:
“Our State Budget delivers on our commitment to do what’s right for the Mid West by investing in the infrastructure and services that matter to the community – from health and housing to education and community services.
“We’re continuing to provide important cost of living support to Mid-West families, with targeted measures as well as specific initiatives that benefit regional Western Australians such as boosts to the Regional Pensioner Travel Card and the Patient Assisted Travel Scheme.
“Funding for Kalbarri Health Centre, and an oncology service and an expanded renal dialysis unit in Geraldton, build on our government’s track record of regional health investment with significant projects like the Geraldton Health Campus redevelopment and Mullewa Community Hospital upgrade.”
As stated by Sandra Carr MLC:
“The Cook Government’s vision for the Mid West is to ensure the region remains a great place to live and work, and our investments through this Budget will do just that.
“This Budget sets the Mid West up for the future with important infrastructure investment at local schools and hospitals, funding for road and community safety initiatives, and increased access to services, while supporting Mid West families with the cost of living.”
https://www.wa.gov.au/government/media-statements/Cook Labor Government/Budget-delivers-infrastructure,-essential-services-for-the-Mid-West-20250619