Urban sports vouchers now available to support Northern Territory families

The Northern Territory Government is investing $6 million under the Sport Voucher Scheme to provide affordable access to sport for school-enrolled children and core aquatic skills for children under five.

Under the Urban Sport Vouchers, $100 vouchers are available to every child enrolled in an urban school from transition to Year 12, including home-schooled children, twice a year.

The vouchers can be used at over 350 registered sport, active recreation and cultural activity providers.

Parents/carers of children under five, or who have turned five but will not be enrolling in transition or primary school that year can apply for two $100 Learn to Swim Vouchers each year per child.

Children living in remote areas will also be able to access vouchers. Remote and regional schools will work with their communities to determine the most appropriate use of the voucher scheme to suit the needs of students and their families.

NT Minister for Sport Kate Worden notes “Playing sport is an important part of a young person’s mental, physical and social development.

“The Sports vouchers scheme helps families better manage the cost of these activities. Territory kids shouldn’t miss out on participating in an activity they love."

Applications close 23rd May 2024. Apply online at www.grantsnt.nt.gov.au