Be a part of Ballarat’s first All Abilities Basketball Competition!

September 29 2025, News | Whats On

Get ready to shoot, score, and have fun with Ballarat’s first All Abilities Basketball Competition! Supported by Sports Central, this 8-week inclusive program is designed for players of all experience levels. With modified rules to encourage participation, teamwork and skill development, it’s a great way to learn the game, build confidence and enjoy the thrill of basketball in a supportive environment.

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Join the Bowls Crew!

September 28 2025, News | Whats On

Discover the joy of lawn bowls in a fun, welcoming and supportive environment! The Bowls Crew is designed for adults aged 18+ with an intellectual disability and/or autism. Our program offers expert coaching, tailored activities and a friendly atmosphere for participants and their support networks.

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Get Active Kids Voucher Program

September 24 2025, Grants | News

Round 9 of the Get Active Kids Voucher Program will open on Wednesday 15th October. The program provides financial assistance to eligible Victorian children and young people, helping families cover the costs of sport and active recreation activities. By reducing the financial barrier to participation, the program encourages children to either re-engage with or try new activities for the first time.

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Variety Abilities Unleashed Kids is coming to Ballarat

September 13 2025, News | Whats On

Get ready for a day of fun, movement and new experiences! Disability Sports Australia invites children living with disabilities to a free Variety Abilities Unleashed Kids event, a multi-sport “come and try” day at Selkirk Stadium on Tuesday 21st October from 10:00am. Participants will enjoy a range of adaptive sports and activities in a fun, safe, and inclusive environment.

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Growing Healthy Communities Grants

August 15 2025, Grants | News

Healthy, connected communities should be a reality for every Victorian. That’s why VicHealth’s Growing Healthy Communities Grants are back for Round 2! Grants for up to $150,000 are available to organisations that support young Victorians and their families to achieve good health and wellbeing.

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BASIC Clubs: Growing Stronger Together

August 12 2025, Featured in slider | News

BASIC Clubs is a program helping sporting clubs create inclusive, accessible and welcoming environments for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Whether you’re starting your inclusion journey or building on existing efforts, BASIC Clubs provides the tools, resources and support to help you succeed.

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Team Effort: Supporting Male Leaders in Sport to Help End Violence Against Women

August 11 2025, News | Whats On

Join the team from Women’s Health Grampians for a thought-provoking discussion on how male sporting leaders can play a vital role in preventing violence against women within their clubs and communities. We will share practical tips, explore what’s working, and workshop ideas that could work for you.

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Vaping Webinar for Club Officials and Coaches

June 6 2025, News | Whats On

Vaping is a growing health concern, especially among young people, and community sporting clubs have an important role to play in addressing it. To help local clubs tackle this urgent issue, the Alcohol and Drug Foundation, in partnership with VicHealth and local councils across Victoria, has created a free, on-demand vaping webinar tailored specifically for club officials and coaches.

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AFL Victoria Country WorkSafe Club Safety Fund

June 5 2025, Grants | News

AFL Victoria, in collaboration with WorkSafe Victoria, are proud to announce that all AFL Victoria affiliated country football and netball clubs are once again eligible to benefit from the WorkSafe Club Safety Fund in 2025.  

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Telstra Footy Country Grants

June 5 2025, Grants | News

Local football clubs across Australia will have the opportunity to share in an $8 million funding boost over 2024-2028 through the Telstra Footy Country Grants. With a pool of $2 million to be distributed in 2025, eligible clubs can apply for grants up to $20,000, helping strengthen, sustain and grow local footy.

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