From football to surfing, the Victorian State Government is backing regional Victorians with disabilities to participate in the activities they love.
Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas, has announced applications are now open for the third round of the Regional All Abilities Participation Grants.
Grants of up to $25,000 are available across three categories: Equipment and Travel, Inclusion Workforce and Disability-led Initiatives.
Grants can be used to purchase equipment such as sports wheelchairs, sensory balls, throwing frames, modified bats and racquets, helping to ensure safe and inclusive participation.
Grants can also create more volunteer opportunities for people with disabilities to become coaches, administrators, and sports leaders.
Funding will also help cover travel costs to competitions and festivals, or support organisations to develop their own all-abilities programs.
Round Two of the grants, announced in February this year, saw the Hanging Rock Cricket Club receive $8854 for protective gear and a portable ramp.
Organisations that support community participation such as local clubs, state sporting associations, disability or self-advocacy groups, and health or disability providers are eligible to apply.
The program is part of the State Government’s $40 million All Abilities Sport Fund which removes barriers for people with disabilities to get involved in sport and recreation in regional Victoria.
For more information and to apply, visit sport.vic.gov.au/funding.
This information has been provided by the Office of Mary-Anne Thomas.
