Get Active Kids Voucher Program in Australia

Deadline: 30-Nov-22

The State Government of Victoria is seeking applications for its Get Active Kids Voucher Program to help eligible families get their kids involved in organised sport and active recreation activities.

The program also provides a special consideration stream to support temporary or provisional visa holders, undocumented migrants and international students aged 0-18 years at the time of application.

Funding Information

Eligible families may be able to receive up to $200 each per child, per round.

Eligible Activities

Organised sport, active recreation activities and outdoor recreation programs including camps are eligible if the activity is:
- Targeted at and delivered to children and young people aged 18 years and under (0 years to 18 years);
- A minimum of four sessions in duration;
- Offered at the same costs to other participants; and
- Delivered by a registered Get Active Kids Activity Provider that is affiliated with the appropriate Sport and Recreation Victoria recognised Victorian State Sporting Association (SSA) or Victorian State Sport and Active Recreation Body (SSARB) for that activity.

Ineligible Activities

The following activities are not eligible as part of the Get Active Kids Voucher Program:
- Membership and registration fees associated with a club, association or program that is not delivered by an approved Get Active Kids Activity Provider.
- Membership or registration fees that are not associated with a recognised sport or active recreation activity – for example: language lessons, acting classes, music lessons, etc.
- Single session activities.
- Activities conducted during school hours or as part of school curriculum.
- After school care services.
- School-run competitions – including inter-school or weekend competition.
- Travel costs (unless these costs are incorporated in the registration fees for a structured camp program.
- Accommodation costs (unless these costs are incorporated in the registration fees for a structured camp program).
- Equipment ordinarily provided by the club/provider on registration for competition.
- One-off ‘Come and Try’ days, fun runs and mass participation events.
- Uniforms and clothing that are not incorporated into a membership or registration fee for a sport or active recreation activity.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible under the Program, an Activity Provider (club, association or organisation) must meet all criteria below:
- Be an incorporated entity registered with the appropriate regulator.
- Possess an active Australian Business Number (ABN).
- Be affiliated to a Sport and Recreation Victoria recognised Victorian State Sporting Association (SSA) or Victorian State Sport and Active Recreation Body (SSARB).
Local Government Authorities, facilities managed by the State Sport Centres Trust and facilities managed by Alpine Resorts Victoria are also eligible to register to participate in the Program.
To participate in the program, the Activity provider will need to:
- Meet all eligibility conditions of registration for providing the approved services.
- Submit the application and agree to the terms and conditions.
- Redeem the vouchers and ensure the funds are used as specified in the application and in accordance with the terms and conditions.