The state announced the next round of the Get Active Kids Voucher Program, with $200 sport vouchers on offer for eligible families.
In an announcement on Monday, October 7, premier Jacinta Allan and Community Sport Minister Ros Spence announced the program, which aims to promote children to join a local sports club or try a new activity.
Families who hold health care cards or other concession cards can apply for vouchers of up to $200 per child to help cover the costs of sports memberships, registration fees, uniforms, and equipment.
Community Sport Minister Ros Spence said that about 150,000 vouchers have been claimed through previous rounds of the program.
“These vouchers are a win for healthy habits, a win for communities, and a win for the huge number of kids who would otherwise not be able to participate,” Ms Spence said.
Premier Jacinta Allan said that the program aims to assist busy families by making sure every child can get active this summer.
“Whether they like basketball or ballet, every kid deserves to have a go at the sport they love,” Ms Allan said.
The program is open to children aged up to 18 who are named on a Commonwealth Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card, and named on a Medicare Card.
Special consideration is also available to support children in care, temporary or provisional visa holders, migrants and international students.
Families can apply for the vouchers online before redeeming them at an activity provider such as a local sporting club.
A total of $6 million was allocated in the state budget to extend the program.
Details: getactive.vic.gov.au/vouchers
