Nationals Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland is encouraging local families and sporting organisations to make the most of the latest round of the Get Active Kids Voucher Program.
Through the program, eligible families can apply for vouchers of up to $200 per child to cover registration costs and membership fees across a variety of sports and activities.
“This program helps support children and families with the cost of participating and playing local sport,” Ms Cleeland said.
“Each voucher can be used to pay for memberships, registration fees, uniforms, and equipment across a wide range of sporting codes and recreation activities.”
The program encourages children to participate in physical activity and maximises support for families who face additional barriers to participating in community sport.
“With the cost-of-living crisis, this is a small help that can improve our children’s health and wellbeing opportunities,” Ms Cleeland said.
“This program can help remove some of the barriers preventing our children from playing sport or exercising. The more accessible we can make these activities, the better.”
For voucher recipients to be eligible, they must be aged 18 and under, a Victorian resident, named on a valid Commonwealth Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card and named on a valid Medicare Card at the time of application.
Applications will close once the allocation has been exhausted. Vouchers can be used up to April 30, 2024.
For more information about the program and to apply, visit getactive.vic.gov.au/vouchers.
