SPORTS clubs and community organisations across northern Victoria will receive grants to strengthen and expand opportunities for people disability on and off the field.
Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes said the Regional All Abilities Participation Grants (RAAPG) provides funding of up to $25,000 to boost access, inclusion and participation.
It’s about helping more people with a disability benefit from the physical, social and mental health advantages of sport and active recreation.
Ms Symes said: “We’re delighted to support more programs that open up more all-abilities opportunities for Victorians – as instructors, coaches, volunteers or administrators.”
“This initiative creates inclusive spaces where people with disability can not only participate – but kick start new opportunities to learn and excel in a range of roles in the sports they love.”
Successful recipients in northern Victoria include:
Sport Inclusion Australia in Benalla – $25,000 for the Empowering Inclusion Through Strengthening Eligibility Support program.
Longwood Football Netball Club Inc – almost $3000 to build an inclusive and safe future for Longwood FNC.
Riding for the Disabled Association of Victoria in Seymour – More than $4000 for therapeutic saddle pads and close contact saddles for disability riders.
Seymour Cricket Club – More than $7000 to purchase a bowling machine for inclusive training sessions.
Next Ability Academy in Seymour – $25,000 to run training clinics for elite country AFL players (intellectual disability).
These grants are part of Labor’s $40 million All Abilities Sport Fund, removing barriers for people with disability to get involved in sport and recreation in regional Victoria.
For more information on the grants and a full list of recipients, visit sport.vic.gov.au
