Registration of interest opens for Queensland’s new SwimStart program
SwimStart, as announced in May, is a new program opening in late 2023 to assist parents to introduce Queensland children 0 to four years to swimming. Eligible parents, carers, or guardians can now register their interest in SwimStart vouchers, which will have a value of up to $150.
The second round of FairPlay for 2023 also launched today.
Each year FairPlay supports up to 50 000 Queensland parents, carers and guardians with children aged five to 17 to receive a voucher valued up to $150.
This will help low-income families experiencing cost-of-living pressures to access sport and active recreation programs.
Parents, carers and guardians who hold a current Services Australia Health Care Card or a Pensioner Concession Card are encouraged to apply.
More than 177,000 FairPlay Vouchers have been redeemed since the program’s inception in 2019.
An investment of more than $26 million contributed towards reducing the cost of sports memberships, registration or participation fees.
FairPlay is part of a suite of Queensland Government initiatives aimed at helping Queenslanders with national cost-of-living pressures.
Clubs and active recreation providers participating in or wanting to participate in FairPlay can find more information about FairPlay at www.qld.gov.au/fairplayvouchers.
https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/fairplay
More information on SwimStart at www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/swimstart
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