Balingup is situated in the South West corner of Western Australia, a pleasant two and a half hour drive south from the capital, Perth.
The Balingup Progress Association is a dynamic community forum enabling residents to participate in the direction and planning of the Balingup community. Meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of each month at the Community Centre (near the Tavern). Annual membership is only $1. New residents are welcome.
The Balingup Progress Association was instrumental in developing the Medieval Carnivale and the Small Farm Field Day, and provides them with public liability and rain insurance. As an Incorporated Association, the BPA is the umbrella organisation for the following groups and activities, and provides support where required.
| Balingup Small Farm Field Day | Balingup Medieval Carnivale |
| Balingup Heritage Group | Balingup Patches and Craft |
| Telling Tales in Balingup | Balingup Art and Craft Affair |
| Balingup Community Forest Garden | Balingup Townscape Committee |
| Birdwood Park Avenue of Honour Group | Balingup Rail Group |
| Balingup Health & Wellbeing Group | BalingupUpcycle shop |
| Balingup Men in Sheds | Supports: Australia Day Breakfast, Fox & Fruit Fly Baiting and other community activities |
| Provides: Community Meetings and assistance with various other Action Groups and Workshops addresssing Community Concerns | Maintains: Liaison with the Shire |
BALINGUP −WESTERN AUSTRALIAN STATE WINNER CAN DO COMMUNITY AWARDS 2003
The 'Can Do Community Awards' highlight initiatives by local communities that have contributed to regional revitalization, and produced their own solutions to local problems. Over 270 applications were submitted nationwide and Balingup is proud to be the Western Australian winner for 2003.