Great funding for First National athletes: over 100,000 AUD grants!
Great funding for First National athletes: over 100,000 AUD grants!
In a significant initiative to support First Nation athletes, the Allan government promotes participation in sport through a generous program that provides grants for trips, uniforms and equipment. As Mirage News , the Minister of Community Sports, Ros Spence, has the award of more than 100,000 AUD from the Aboriginal Sport Participation Grant Program announced.
The Rumbalara Football Netball Club stands out among the recipients of the program, which receives almost 1,000 AUD for new uniforms and equipment for women and girls between the ages of 11 and seniors. The Melbourne Warriors Junior Sports Club is supported with 4,000 AUD to obtain uniforms for the U10 and U12 basketball teams (boys and girls) who take part in the upcoming tournaments in 2025. A total of up to 1,000 AUD for team uniforms and equipment as well as up to 2,500 AUD for travel expenses for tournaments within Victoria and at the national level are offered.
flexible application procedure
The program includes various categories that adapt to the needs of the participants. The category, which provides up to 2,500 AUD for junior teams and 1,500 AUD for senior teams, is particularly interesting in order to cover travel and accommodation costs. It is important that all team members identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and take part in a corresponding sports carnival or tournament that takes place between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025.
Participation in the program is not only open to registered associations. Aboriginal individuals and uninterrupted teams can also make applications, provided they have an expizic. Interested parties can find comprehensive information about the application procedures on the website of Sport Victoria .
sport as a community connector
sport plays a central role in promoting health and well-being in Aboriginal communities. According to DetailsOrt Coburg, Australien Quellen