REGIONAL GRANTS FOR ALL ABILITIES SPORT IN MACEDON

People living with a disability in Macedon can look forward to more opportunities to be involved in the sports they love, with the Allan Labor Government announcing the recipients of grants supporting even more people to participate on and off the field.

Minister for Community Sport, Ros Spence announced 88 grants worth more than $1.5 million from the Regional All Abilities Participation Grants program for grassroots sport and active recreation clubs, and not-for-profit organisations.

With grants of up to $25,000, the program aims to increase access, inclusion and options for people living with a disability to reap the benefits of sport and active recreation in regional Victoria.

Flying Fox Services in Lancefield will receive $23,018 for the facilitation to support inclusive fitness & movement at camps.

South Gisborne Tennis Club will receive $7,200 for the creation of new program and permanent all abilities coach.

The program is part of the Labor Government’s $40 million All Abilities Sport Fund that is removing barriers for people with disability to get involved in sport and recreation across regional Victoria.

Increasing opportunities for more Victorians to participate in sport and active recreation is a key objective of the Labor Government’s Active Victoria 2022-2026 – a strategic framework for sport and active recreation in Victoria.

For more information on the grants and a full list of recipients visit sport.vic.gov.au

Quote attributable to Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas
“These grants will provide a massive boost for our local organisations giving more people the chance to take part in sports they love, close to home.”

Quote attributable to Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence
“We want to create inclusive environments for people with disability to not only participate but kick start new opportunities in a range of roles in the sports they love.”

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