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.

Sports Central, the Ballarat Working Together Group, and the City of Ballarat are hosting an All Abilities Sports Event in celebration of IDOpWD. Featured sports include AFL, Netball, Basketball and Cricket.

The Australian Sports Commission is working with researchers from Federation University to understand the cost to deliver and play community sport. The research includes two surveys, one for local community sports clubs and the other aimed at participants engaged in club sport.

It is Cyber Security Awareness Month, and clubs and athletes are invited to take advantage of online training opportunities. A free eLearning course on cyber safety and security tailored for the sports community is also now available. Access valuable advice on recognising and addressing online abuse, along with guidance on how to report such incidents effectively.

The Victorian Government’s Get Active Kids Voucher Program is now open, providing financial assistance to eligible Victorian children and young people, helping families cover the costs of sport and active recreation activities.

Sports Central warmly invites you to attend our 2023-24 Annual General Meeting, where we will unveil an exciting new partnership initiative, the BASIC Clubs program. The AGM will be held on Tuesday 26th November from 5:00pm at Saxon House.

The Ballarat Sports Foundation’s scholarship applications are now open online for Ballarat’s up and coming sportspeople who have demonstrated potential to achieve and further develop in their chosen sport.

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

Clubs, associations and organisations have until Monday 25th September to become a Get Active Kids Activity Provider and help kids get involved in sport and active recreation this summer.

The Grassroots Cricket Fund 2024/25 is offering up to $3,500 for cricket clubs and centres to facilitate sustainable impact and foster participation growth in the junior space.