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.

Sports Central is proud to offer free, practical coaching support to clubs delivering programs for people with disability. Our experienced coaches provide regular onsite guidance, working directly with your club’s coaches and volunteers to strengthen your program’s quality, accessibility and sustainability.

The Victorian Government’s Get Active Kids Voucher Program is now open, offering up to $200 per child to help eligible Victorian families cover the costs of organised sport and active recreation activities. Designed to reduce financial barriers and encourage children and young people to get involved, the program supports both those returning to sport and those trying something new.

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.

Learn how to support young people in your life. Youth Mental First Aid® equips adults who teach, care for, or support young people with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to recognise, understand and respond to a young person experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis.