First Nations athletes in Melton will have more opportunities to compete in the sports they love, with a new grants program aimed at boosting sport participation among First Nations communities backed by the state government.
Melton MP Steve McGhie encouraged local Indigenous sport communities to apply for the program, which provides grants for travel, participation in sport carnivals, uniforms and equipment.
The program offers grants of up to $2,500 per junior team and $1,500 per senior team towards travel and accommodation costs for participating in Victorian or national Aboriginal sporting carnivals and tournaments, as well as up to $1,000 to cover team uniforms and sports equipment.
Eligible individuals can access up to $250 per person to purchase sporting uniforms and equipment, and up to $750 for travel and accommodation expenses.
Since 2020, the Aboriginal Sport Participation Grant Program has provided more than 430 grants, totalling more than $460,000, to community run clubs and individuals.
Mr McGhie said the program is about giving Melton First Nations sport stars the support they need to get in the game and shine.
“I encourage local Indigenous Organisations, sporting clubs, participants, volunteers and communities to take advantage of this program and help nurture our next generation of champions,” he said.
Applications for funding are open until October 20.
Details: sport.vic.gov.au.
