Four clubs in Western Victoria are set to receive a grant from the Allan Labor Government to help increase opportunities for women and girls to take part in soccer, football, cycling and surfing.
Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today congratulated the four clubs for securing funding in the 2023-24 Change Our Game Community Activation Grants Program.
Recipients include Corangamite Lions Football Club, scoring $4000 to host events to attract more women players to try out and play soccer.
Forrest MTB and Cycling Club will receive $7600 to run a series of free skills sessions for females of all ages and abilities, aimed at getting more girls behind the handlebars.
$5000 will help Torquay’s Surfcoast Women’s Boardriders to run monthly clinics with a Surfing Victoria qualified instructor over the course of 12 months, with the aim of building skills, confidence and community amongst women in surfing.
Grovedale Tigers Football Netball Club scored $4750 to develop a social, fun skill development program leading into the 2025 Winter Season through their TigeGirls Junior Girls Pathway Program.
In total, there were 119 successful recipients in this grant round.
The Change Our Game Community Activation Grants Program highlights the Allan Labor Government’s ongoing commitment to gender equality across all levels of the Victorian sport and active recreation sector.
The program offers grants of up to $10,000 to eligible organisations to provide more opportunities for women and girls to take part in community sport.
Since the Program was established in 2018, 580 grants have been provided to support community sport and recreation organisations to host initiatives ranging from participation days to community forums and educational sessions.
The grants are part of the Government’s $18.8 million investment in the Change Our Game initiative.
For more information about the Change Our Game programs visit changeourgame.vic.gov.au.
Quote attributable to Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney
“I’m really pleased to announce this funding for these four clubs – it’s not only an investment in their future, it’s a great example of how the Victorian Government is making sport and recreation more accessible, welcoming and inclusive for all Victorians.”
“Western Victoria loves its sport, and it’s great to see local clubs taking up this opportunity to get more women and girls involved.”
“Congratulations to all four clubs. I strongly encourage other clubs in Western Victoria to follow in their footsteps and take advantage of all the new possibilities this funding boost can deliver.”
