Sporting clubs, schools and community organisations across the Central Highlands can now access free support to create more welcoming and inclusive environments through the Sport4All Program. Based at Sports Central, Heidi Biggin is the Sport4All Inclusion Coach for the Central Highlands Region.

The free Daughters of the West program returns to Ballarat in 2026, offering women aged 18+ the opportunity to improve their physical, mental and social wellbeing through fitness, education and meaningful community connections. Over 10 weeks, participants will gain practical tools, build confidence and form lasting friendships in a welcoming and supportive environment. Places are limited, so register early.

The Victorian Government’s Regional All Abilities Participation Grants are now open, providing funding to grassroots sport and active recreation clubs and community-based not-for-profit organisations across regional Victoria to support sustainable initiatives that remove barriers to participation and create more inclusive opportunities for people with disability to participate in sport and active recreation.

The Victorian Government’s Sporting Club Grants Program is now open, offering funding to help community sport and active recreation organisations grow and thrive. With grants available across five categories, the program supports grassroots clubs to reduce participation barriers, strengthen skills, and build active, connected local communities.

Sports Central, in partnership with Golden Plains Shire Council and Moorabool Shire Council, is delivering a free Club Development Workshop Series designed to strengthen community sporting clubs across the region. This series provides practical, hands-on learning opportunities for committee members, volunteers, coaches and emerging leaders, with a focus on leadership, governance, inclusion and sustainable club development.

Set The Standard is a VicHealth initiative supporting club leaders across Victoria with practical tools to prevent and reduce racism and promote more welcoming environments. To grow the campaign across Victoria, Set The Standard is running a limited-time mailing list promotion from 18 May to 14 June.

Got an idea for a project that will make a real difference in your community? The Western Renewables Link (WRL) $4 million Local Grants Fund is looking to support initiatives that will deliver practical and lasting benefits for people and places along the proposed WRL alignment.

Clubs across the Central Highlands, we want to hear from you! Sports Central in collaboration with Regional Sport Victoria, is pleased to launch the 2026 Regional Victorian Community Sport Census. This statewide survey is your opportunity to make sure your club’s voice is heard.

Sons of the West is back for 2026, and registrations are now open! This free 10-week health and wellbeing program for men aged 18+ will run across two Ballarat locations from mid-April, with weekly two-hour sessions combining health education, social connection and inclusive physical activity for all fitness levels.

At Dadfit, they often see dads trying to be the best they can be whilst also trying to stay strong and juggle the realities of life – often on their own. Dadfit exists to change that. Dadfit exists to make dadding a team sport.