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.

The Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund provides funding up to $40,000 for developing quality facilities that encourage a welcoming environment for all participants, officials, volunteers and spectators. Clubs, associations, schools, councils and cricket facility managers are welcome to apply, acknowledging the important role that these partners play in providing facilities for community cricket across Australia.

Dylan Alcott Foundation grants are available year-round, helping young Australians living with a disability overcome barriers of entry to sport, gain confidence and achieve their dreams. If you’re 26 years old or younger, live with a disability, and are an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you may be eligible to apply for a grant to help achieve your sporting goals!

The Victorian Government’s Sporting Club Grants Program is now open. This funding helps grassroots clubs and organisations address barriers in participation, develop safe and sustainable practices and build social and active local communities.

The City of Ballarat and the Alcohol & Drug Foundation are hosting free Alcohol and Vaping in Community Sport Workshops for coaches and club volunteers on Tuesday 25th March and Wednesday 2nd April in Ballarat. These workshops will cover three key topics, including the opportunity for participants to earn a nationally accredited Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate.

Sports Central is excited to deliver a Governance Workshop as part of the Regional Racquet Sport Roadshow in Ballarat on Saturday 15th March. This fully subsidised workshop is open to all sporting clubs and associations and will provide valuable insights and practical strategies for strengthening governance.

Sports Central, in partnership with the Victorian Government, Sports Focus and Mt Alexander Falcons Women’s Sports Club, is offering two free Equal the Contest Workshops for clubs in the Central Highlands. Following the success of the groundbreaking documentary Equal the Contest, a new workshop has been developed as a pilot program for community sports clubs.

The Victorian Government’s Regional Community Sports Infrastructure Fund is now open to regional Local Government Authorities, aiming to deliver new and upgraded community sports infrastructure. Local clubs and organisations are advised to contact their Local Government Authority to express interest, seek support or be involved as a partner in an application.

The Victorian Government’s Significant Sporting Events Program is now open, helping sporting, community and event organisations to deliver significant sporting events in Victoria through event assistance, event development and strategic event planning grants.

The Victorian Government’s Regional All Abilities Participation Grants support clubs and community organisations to enable ongoing, sustainable and meaningful participation for people with disability in regional Victoria. Our team is here to assist with applications, support project development and explore potential partnerships.