BACKING EVERYONE TO PLAY THEIR FAVOURITE SPORTS
From football to surfing, Labor is backing regional Victorians with disabilities to participate in the activities they love.
Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas, has announced applications are now open for the third round of the Regional All Abilities Participation Grants.
Grants of up to $25,000 are available across three categories: Equipment and Travel, Inclusion Workforce and Disability-led Initiatives.
Grants can be used to purchase equipment such as sports wheelchairs, sensory balls, throwing frames, modified bats and racquets, helping to ensure safe and inclusive participation.
Grants can also create more volunteer opportunities for people with disabilities to become coaches, administrators, and sports leaders.
Funding will also help cover travel costs to competitions and festivals, or support organisations to develop their own all-abilities programs.
Round Two of the grants, announced in February this year, saw the Hanging Rock Cricket Club receive $8854 for protective gear and a portable ramp.
Organisations that support community participation such as local clubs, state sporting associations, disability or self-advocacy groups, and health or disability providers are eligible to apply.
The program is part of Labor’s $40 million All Abilities Sport Fund which removes barriers for people with disabilities to get involved in sport and recreation in regional Victoria.
For more information and to apply, visit sport.vic.gov.au/funding
Quotes attributable to Minister for Community Sport, Ros Spence:
“We’re backing even more initiatives that increase all-abilities opportunities for all Victorians whether as players, coaches, volunteers or administrators.”
“It’s all about creating inclusive environments for people with disabilities to not only participate but kick start new opportunities to learn and excel in a range of roles in the sports they love.”
Quotes attributable to Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas:
“The Allan Labor Government is delighted to support more programs that open up more all-abilities opportunities for sports clubs across Macedon.”
