LOCAL women’s sports teams are hoped to be boosted with player numbers after new funding was announced by the state government on Thursday, 30 January to encourage and foster female sport participation.
More women and girls will be supported to join sports they love, with more money allocated for sporting clubs and organisations through the Change Our Game Community Activation Grants Program.
Member for northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes announced the opening of applications for the 2024-25 year and encouraged all eligible organisations to consider joining.
“The program is a fantastic opportunity for our community sport and active recreation clubs to showcase the important roles women and girls play and deserve,” Ms Symes said.
Longwood Football Netball Club president Rick Shiner welcomed the 'awesome' announcement and said the club had worked hard in the area of women's sport.
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"We love the support being shown towards women and young girls to get involved in sport," Mr Shiner said.
"We have seen a huge growth over recent years.
"Sport is for all, and our club likes to be able to offer sport to all members of the family."
The program delivers grants of up to $10,000 to community sport and recreation clubs to help inspire women and girls to participate – including new women’s programs, hosting a women’s round as well as opportunities for club leadership roles.
The program is in its eighth year and has provided more than $2.9 million via 580 grants to sport and active recreation clubs and other organisations across the state.
More information can be found at changeourgame.vic.gov.au.
Applications close at 5pm AEDT, Wednesday 26 February 2025.
