The program allows families to apply for vouchers worth up to $200 to assist with the cost of things like travel and equipment.
State Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes encouraged eligible families across the state's north-east to take advantage of the second round of the $21 million program, which is rolling out 100,000 vouchers over four rounds.
“The Get Active Kids Voucher Program is a great opportunity for eligible families to get their kids into local sport without breaking the budget,” Ms Symes said.
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“Grassroots sports clubs in Northern Victoria are the heart and soul of our community, bringing people together and creating healthier, happier, and more united communities, our vulnerable kids deserve to be a part of this.
“I recommend the Get Active Kids Voucher Program to you and urge you to apply if you meet the criteria — your kids will thank you for it.”
A Victorian first, the program provides sport vouchers to help children from Victorian families with the cost of membership and registration fees, sports equipment and uniforms.
To be eligible, children need to be aged 4 to 18 years old, a resident in Victoria, named on a current Australian Government Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card and also named on a valid Australian Government Medicare Card at the time of application.
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The program is also supporting sports clubs and active recreation providers to broaden their memberships and providing them with additional revenue to help recover from the impacts of COVID-19.
The Get Active Kids Vouchers program is part of the Get Active Victoria initiative, which is helping families to move more every day with ideas, tips and tools to motivate and support people to be more active — such as guided workout videos, articles and a free activity tracker.
Get Active Victoria has something for everyone regardless of their level of activity or fitness.
Applications for vouchers in round two of the program close July 9.
To apply online or for more information about the program, including dates for future rounds, visit this link.
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