PO Box 63, Dunsborough WA 6281
 dunsboroughprogress@hotmail.com
M: 0417 479 573

The Dunsborough and Districts Progress Association was formed in 1937.

Today the DDPA upholds the legacy of the past by being the only community group that concerns itself with the interests of the residents in the districts surrounding Dunsborough.

Our Objectives are:

• to provide a vehicle to represent the interests of the residents and ratepayers of Dunsborough and Districts to Local, State, Federal Authorities and  social or commercial bodies affecting their interests
• to foster social, sporting and cultural activities
• to manage the Dunsborough Hall as agreed with the Shire of Busselton and DDPA members
• to protect the environment of the Dunsborough and Districts so as to maintain the inherent peaceful family atmosphere for residents and visitors
• to apply the property and income of the Association towards the  objectives of the Association. No part of the property or income may be paid or otherwise distributed, directly or indirectly, to members, except in good faith in the promotion of those objects

What do we do?

• Manage the Old Dunsborough Hall located at the corner of Gibney St & Gifford Rd, Old Dunsborough in association with the Dunsborough Tourist Centre
• Convene the annual Dunsborough Arts Festival on the long weekend in March
• Convene the newly created annual Sculpture By the Bay on the long weekend in March
• Promote & encourage art Events to Dunsborough – SW Theatre Players, Bare Naked Theatre Group
• Initiate, sponsor or  promote one off projects or events that build relationships within our community

Who are we?

A small group of volunteers who believe in developing community by building relationships that promote cultural opportunities for our residents and visitors to actively participate.  To become a member - Click here.

When do we meet?

We meet the last Thursday of each month at 7.30pm at The Old Dunsborough Hall.  Everyone is welcome!

A Brief History

Dunsborough was proclaimed a town in 1877 and gazetted in 1879.

In 1932 the first Dunsborough and Districts Progress Association was formed.  The association became fondly known as the DPA and meetings were held under a large tree at the end of Dunn Bay Road on land known as Seymour’s Cottage.   The association’s agenda was primarily concerned with roads, drains and local infrastructure.  During World War II the Association went into recess but was reformed in 1947. The population of Dunsborough at this time was made up of about 40 families.  The meetings were held at the general store on the site of where Lion’s Park is now.  The focus of the meetings was again roads and drains! 

In the 1950’s, the Association and the community with the help of the Roads Board (Shire Council) built the Dunsborough Hall on the corner of Gifford Road and Gibney Street.  The Dunsborough Hall continues to be managed by the community and there have been significant improvements (see History of the Dunsborough Hall).

In the early 1960’s the Association was instrumental in getting the town supplied with water and electricity and involved in the founding of the Country Club in the 1970’s.

During the 1960’s, 70’s and 80’s the Association sponsored other new groups and institutions, including:

• the Naturaliste Community Centre
• the Dunsborough Theatre Group
• Cape Naturaliste Historical Society