Increasing participation in grassroots sport in Queensland is being tackled by supporting both providers and participants.
The State Government has announced funding for more than 100 sports and community clubs to upgrade facilities, while committing more than $60 million to supply vouchers to defray the cost of children playing sport.
Sports Minister Tim Mander said 117 community sporting clubs had been identified for upgrades as a part of the first round of a Games On! program.
“New and upgraded fields and courts, clubhouses, changerooms and lighting would improve the capacity of local clubs and allow more Queenslanders to play their favourite sport,” Minister Mander said.
He said the investment supported the new $200 Play On! Sport Vouchers which would deliver cost of living relief for families and allow more children to be involved in junior sport.
“Parents with children aged between five and 17 are eligible to apply for one voucher per child during either the summer and winter rounds, with a specific allocation for those in regional areas, or living with a disability.”
Minister Mander said more than 9250 Queensland families had pre-registered for Play On! Sport Vouchers in the first 24 hours, and dozens of new clubs have expressed interest in signing up.
Premier David Crisafulli said the two programs would see the largest investment in community sport the State had seen in the lead up to the 2032 Games.
“This is about investing in our grassroots clubs so more Queenslanders can play more sport,” Premier Crisafulli said.
“Play On! Sports Vouchers will help get kids on the field, but Games On! will provide them with the field to play on.”
Learn more about the Play On! Sports Vouchers.
