Tasmanian sporting clubs receive government support for purchasing equipment

A number of Tasmanian sporting organisations will share in more than $1.1 million in funding from the Tasmanian Government’s 2021-22 Sport and Recreation Equipment Grants Program.

With the State Government aiming to ensure the sustainability and future of sporting clubs across Tasmania,  112 Tasmanian organisations will receive a share of the funding – assisting their recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic as they return to play.

Financial assistance will be provided to clubs and organisations around the State to purchase additional or replacement sporting equipment.

Projects to receive funding under the 2021-22 Grants Program include:

• $2,940 for the replacement of tennis nets and posts for Beaconsfield Tennis Club Inc;

• $17,800 to assist with the purchase of four specialist rugby wheelchairs for Paraquad Association of Tasmania Inc in Glenorchy;

• $10,236 to purchase paddleboards for the Boat Harbour Surf Life Saving Club Inc;

• $10,824 to purchase a trap machine for the Mersey Clay Target Club;

• $21,650 to purchase skating equipment for She Shreds Australia Inc in Hobart; and

• $9,518 to purchase equipment and uniforms for Burnie Rugby Union Club Inc.

A full list of the successful applicants will be available on the Department of Communities Tasmania’s website at: www.communities.tas.gov.au/csr

Image courtesy Paraquad Association of Tasmania