Through the new ‘Community Sport Flood Recovery’ program, regional sporting clubs will be able to receive help in getting back to playing sport as quickly as possible.
With community sport being such a key pillar of regional communities in Victoria, it is important that clubs and associations can find the information they need to assist with the recovery process.
Clubs will be able to receive FREE support through our knowledgeable and supportive Regional Sports Assemblies, allowing you to get back to playing the sports that you love.
The Community Sport Flood Recovery page will be continually updated on the Regional Sport Victoria website and will be your one stop shop for information regarding the initiative.
To access support, please click here, provide your contact details, and a member of our friendly team will be in touch to assist you.
RSV General Manager Meghan Mayman spoke about how important it is to make life easier for volunteers, particularly during difficult times like these.
“To say sport and active recreation volunteers have had a challenging time over the past 2 years is an understatement. The floods have taken a personal toll for club volunteers recovering from the impacts of flooding. We’ve structured this support to make it as easy as possible for volunteers to return to sport.” she said.
“There are many things that our clubs and leagues need to navigate when they are impacted. We want to ensure that our communities and volunteers receive the support they need as they work through the recovery phase.” Michael Flynn, Executive Officer Sports Central stated.
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.