BOOST FOR SPORTING CLUBS
The Allan Labor Government is backing Macedon sporting clubs to break down barriers to participation and get more community members involved in local sport.
Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence recently announced the latest recipients of the Sporting Club Grants Program with more than 400 grants of up to $4,000 going to local clubs across the state including here in Macedon.
The Sporting Club Grants Program provides grants to clubs for uniforms and equipment that improve accessibility and engagement, projects that strengthen volunteering and officiating, new sport or recreation programs to inspire more people to get involved, and support for athlete travel to competitions.
• Gisborne Thunder Swimming Club received $730 to deliver their Swim Coach Development Plan.
• Lancefield Football/Netball Club received $880 to build their volunteer capacity in LFNC's first AFLW season.
• Lancefield Junior Football Netball Club received $2000 to deliver training to upskill netball volunteers.
• Woodend Bowling Club received $725 for first aid equipment.
In this round, the program is also investing in local athletes to help them represent Victoria on the world stage. The Australian Deaf Sports Federation received $3,000 for the travel and accommodation costs of four Victorian athletes representing Australia at the 2024 World Deaf Golf Championships in August.
Since 2015 the Sporting Club Grants Program has invested more than $16.7 million to support thousands of community sport and recreation clubs across the state, helping grow grassroots sport and recreation and ensuring clubs have the skills and resources they need to succeed.
For more information on the grants and a full list of recipients visit sport.vic.gov.au
Quote attributable to Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas
“Congratulations to the Gisborne Thunder Swimming Club, Lancefield Football Netball Club, Lancefield Junior Football Netball Club and the Woodend Bowling Club. These grants are a massive boost for our local clubs and will support them to remove the barriers restricting locals from getting involved in sports."
Quotes attributable to Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence
“We’re backing more clubs, volunteers and athletes across Victoria with grants to help them grow participation and serve their community in a way that matters to locals.”
“These grants are opening up a range of opportunities on and off the field and ensuring clubs have the resources they need to encourage everyone to get involved in grassroots sport.
