Victorian Government commits $4 million to get women and diverse communities playing sport

Women and young people from culturally diverse communities will be supported to participate in a range of sports through a $4 million Victorian Government initiative.

The Multicultural Sports Funds Grants Program will work in partnership with the AFL, Cricket Australia, Football Federation Victoria and other sporting bodies to help local sporting clubs boost participation among women and culturally diverse groups.

Major sporting partners will match funding or provide in-kind contributions for initiatives across a wide range of activities, including sporting events, camps, coaching clinics, internships, leadership and mentoring programs.

Identifying and addressing barriers to access and participation, such as the costs of registration and equipment, will be a key priority.

Funding will be distributed through a competitive grants round, and will be contingent on the projects being developed in partnership with local sports clubs and communities.

The program is a key component of the Victorian Government’s Whole of Sport Sector Multicultural Participation Strategy – being developed with a range of sporting and multicultural peak bodies – to ensure equal access and community involvement in sport.

Announcing the initiative, Victoria Minister for Multicultural Affairs Robin Scott explained, “(we are) making sure that all Victorians, regardless of background, have the opportunity to participate and contribute to their local communities through sport.

“This initial funding, and the additional contributions from major sporting codes and peak bodies, will help to break down barriers to participation faced by many Victorians from culturally diverse backgrounds.”

The first grants round will open in February 2017.

Image: AFL multicultural programming.

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