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.

Get ready to shoot, score and have fun as Basketball Ballarat proudly welcomes back the All Abilities Competition for 2026! Supported by Sports Central, this inclusive 10-week program provides a safe, welcoming and supportive environment for players of all abilities to get involved in the game.

Love golf or want to give it a go? Come and join the Special Olympics Ballarat Golf Program, a fun and inclusive initiative for people with an intellectual disability and/or autism. It’s a fantastic way to learn new skills, stay active, build confidence and make new friends, all in a welcoming and supportive environment.

The City of Ballarat is inviting community feedback to help shape its next Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (2026–2030). This four-year plan will guide how Council works to make Ballarat a more inclusive, accessible and welcoming community for everyone. The plan aims to improve access, reduce barriers and ensure people living with disability can fully participate and thrive in all aspects of community life.

As part of Swimming Victoria’s upcoming classification weekend for swimmers with disability being held in Geelong, an information session will be delivered for key stakeholders committed to inclusive swimming. Coaches, learn-to-swim providers, schools and allied health professionals all play a vital role in creating meaningful pathways for people with disability to participate and thrive in the sport.

The Australian Sports Commission’s Local Para Champions program provides financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12-24 participating in state, national or international championships for athletes with a disability. Successful applicants will receive $750-$1000 towards the cost of attending their championships.

The Victorian Government’s Significant Sporting Events Program is now open. The program assists event organisers to enhance the delivery of national or international level sporting events in Victoria. The sport must be recognised by the Australian Sports Commission, and the event must be sanctioned by the recognised national or international sporting body.