The Treasurer of Victoria has urged eligible families to apply after applications for the round 10 of Get Active Kids Vouchers program opened.
This initiative forms part of a eight-figure push by the Victorian Government, as it aims to make it cheaper and easier to get kids into the sports they love.
With more than 40,000 vouchers up for grabs, those eligible can apply for up to $200 per child to help with memberships, registration fees, uniforms and equipment.
The Victorian Government revealed that it is working with almost 20 per cent of children who received a voucher joining a local sporting club for the first time. Since launching in 2020, more than 225,000 vouchers have been snapped up, they claimed.
Vouchers can be redeemed at a registered Get Active Kids Voucher Program activity provider.
Get Active Kids is open to kids aged 18 and under named on a Commonwealth Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card, and named on a Medicare Card.
A special consideration stream is also available to support children in care, temporary or provisional visa holders, migrants and international students.
Symes issued a vow to families in the region.
“We’re providing real support for families in Northern Victoria to make sure kids aren’t sitting on the sidelines because of cost,” she said.
For more information and to apply for a voucher visit getactive.vic.gov.au/vouchers
