Vaping is a growing health concern, especially among young people, and community sporting clubs have an important role to play in addressing it. To help local clubs tackle this urgent issue, the Alcohol and Drug Foundation, in partnership with VicHealth and local councils across Victoria, has created a free, on-demand vaping webinar tailored specifically for club officials and coaches.

Five community sporting organisations have partnered with Sports Central to take part in BASIC Clubs, a new program proudly supported by the City of Ballarat. Designed to help local clubs and associations become more inclusive, welcoming and accessible, BASIC Clubs is focused on creating safer, more respectful sporting environments for people of all backgrounds, abilities and experiences.

Sports Central is proud to launch the Coaches and Leaders Circle, a dynamic new initiative dedicated to empowering, connecting and equipping female coaches and leaders across the Central Highlands. This is more than just a program, it’s a space for women in sport to come together, grow their confidence, develop leadership skills and spark real change within their clubs and communities.

Sports Central is proud to launch BASIC Clubs, a brand-new initiative designed to help local sporting clubs across the Central Highlands become more inclusive, accessible and welcoming for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Whether your club is just starting its inclusion journey or already making great strides, BASIC Clubs provides the tools, resources and tailored support needed to create a safer, more respectful environment where everyone feels they belong.