Make a difference to all abilities sport in Ballarat!

August 28 2024, Featured in slider | News

Two outstanding organisations, the Ballarat Bulldogs Football Netball Club and Special Olympics Ballarat, are seeking dedicated volunteers to continue their vital work in our community.

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Aboriginal Sport Participation Grant Program

July 4 2024, Grants | News

Sport and Recreation Victoria have launched the first round of the Aboriginal Sport Participation Grant Program. The grants provide assistance to Aboriginal Victorians to participate in Aboriginal sporting carnivals, buy sports uniforms and equipment, as well as funding for travel and accommodation expenses for athletes to compete in state and national competitions.

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Local Sporting Champions applications are now open

July 1 2024, Grants | News

The Australian Sports Commission’s Local Sporting Champions program are now open, providing financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12-18 participating in state, national or international championships.

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Growing Healthy Communities Grants

June 27 2024, Grants | News

VicHealth is investing in local programs that support Victoria’s children, young people and their families facing structural barriers to good health. Grants of up to $150,000 are available from a total funding pool of $4 million to deliver programs over two years.

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AFL Inclusive Clubs and Gender Equity Education Program

June 20 2024, News

AFL Victoria and Sports Central are delighted to have partnered on the delivery of the AFL Inclusive Clubs and Gender Equity Education Program, a collaborative initiative involving clubs from the AFL Goldfields region.

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Power2Pedal Success

June 7 2024, News

Five-year-old Hazel Mabilia had been really keen to learn how to ride – she just needed a little extra help to get on her bike. The following article about the Power2Pedal program featured in The Courier and has been re-produced with their permission.

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Vicsport Youth Participation Forum

June 7 2024, News | Whats On

Join Vicsport on Tuesday 18th June for a deep dive into youth participation trends and insights in sport! Professor Rochelle Eime will present the latest trends in participation in community sport, the motivations, drivers and barriers of participants and will also look at new ways to play.

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Local Para Champions applications are now open

June 7 2024, Grants | News

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.

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City of Ballarat – Youth Awards 2024

June 7 2024, News

Nominations are open for the City of Ballarat Youth Awards 2024. The awards provide the opportunity to recognise and celebrate the city’s outstanding young people aged 12-25. There are ten nomination categories, including the Leadership in Sport and Recreation Award.

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Growing Participation

June 5 2024, News

Would your club, association or organisation like support from Sports Central to see your next great participation idea come to life? Our skilled team is here to support the planning and delivery of inclusive participation opportunities and participation opportunities for children and young people.

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