The Freebairn Recreation Centre is a multi purpose recreation facility located at the Kulin Sports Ground.

The Centre contains a fully licensed social club to cater for business conferences and forums, sporting club events and community social events. The Centre has been designed to accommodate local and regional competitions, carnivals, shows and events. It provides a facility for cultural, social and business activities, having the capacity to host conferences, machinery displays, meetings, seminars / courses, live entertainment, weddings, art shows and dances.

We have rooms available for various size conferences & seminars. Each meeting or event can be tailored to meet your individual requirements. There is an extensive range or presentation and audio visual equipment available.

All sporting clubs are catered for in the Centre including, hockey, cricket, football, bowls, netball, basketball, tennis and golf.

Freebairn Recreation Centre Manager, Margaret Keay on 9880 1000 or email reccentre@kulin.wa.gov.au

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FUNCTIONS & SEMINARS

When choosing a venue for your next function, consider the Freebairn Recreation Centre. The Centre offers a variety of facilities to suit any occasion. We have rooms available for various size conferences & seminars. Each meeting or event can be tailored to meet your individual requirements. There is an extensive range of presentation and audio visual equipment available.

As well as the function rooms we have two indoor courts available for hire to host the perfect event or exhibition. There are roller doors located at the side of the building to allow easy access for large equipment or plant. With ample parking and a central location this is one of the best facilities the Wheatbelt has to offer.

We can design a package to cater for all of your needs. All enquiires welcome!

Freebairn Recreation Centre Manager, Margaret Keay on 9880 1000 or email reccentre@kulin.wa.gov.au

Mr Felix Stanley Freebairn

Felix Stanley (Phil) Freebairn, was born 22 December 1902 at Georgetown, SA. Phil came to WA in 1924 and purchased an established farm at Jilakin Rocks (Kulin). While devoted to farm life Phil found time to help in the development of the district. In addition to his civic duties Phil was a keen sportsman. So great was Phil's esteem for the town of Kulin and his love of sport that he bequeathed his estate to the Shire of Kulin. The Freebairn Estate is a legacy in Kulin and has provided funding for excellent sporting facilities to be established in Kulin.

Felix was a Councillor with the Shire of Kulin (formerly the Kulin Road Board) from 1946-1961 and within this time he held the position of Chairman (1949-1951).

Mr Freebairn bequeathed funds to the Shire of Kulin. These funds, known as Freebairn Estate, were given to the Shire to be used within the Kulin townsite for the betterment of sport and recreation. The bequeathed funds, controlled by the Shire of Kulin have enabled many sport and recreation projects that are very beneficial to the residents of Kulin, to be organised.

The funds have enabled the Shire of Kulin to provide the Freebairn Sports Foundation. The purpose of the Foundation is to make scholarships available to Kulin residents who achieve a State or International level in their chosen sport or recreation activity. The funds have also contributed to the purchase of the 183m slide, which is located at the Kulin Memorial Swimming Pool. Without the foresight and bequethment of funds by Mr Freebairn, the Shire of Kulin would not have been able to provide these wonderful facilities. Apart from these major projects, other minor projects have also benefited from funding through the Freebairn Estate.