THE HON STEPHEN JONES MP
ASSISTANT TREASURER
MINISTER FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES
MEMBER FOR WHITLAM
THE HON ANIKA WELLS MP
MINISTER FOR AGED CARE
MINISTER FOR SPORT
MEDIA RELEASE
Local sporting organisations in the Illawarra and Southern Highlands are being encouraged to apply for the Albanese Government’s $200 million Play Our Way program.
The program which is now open, supports local governments and community, not-for-profit and sporting organisations to deliver projects that make sport more welcoming and equitable for women and girls.
Grants are available in two streams:
Facilities: For projects that establish and improve sporting facilities for women and girls and further encourage them to take part in sport and physical activity by better meeting their needs.
Participation and equipment: For programs that encourage women and girls to participate and remain involved in sport and physical activity for life, by tackling barriers such as disadvantage or lack of equipment, and for programs that will lead to sustained cultural change in sport.
Play Our Way grant applications will be assessed through an impartial, transparent process led by the Department of Health and Aged Care.
For more information, visit: https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/play-our-way-program.
Applications close 29 April 2024 (2pm).
Quotes attributable to Minister for Sport Anika Wells:
“For every two men who play sport, only one woman does and too many girls drop out of sport and never come back as women.
“Our $200 million Play Our Way investment will not only help women and girls maintain better physical and mental health, but will contribute to a sporting culture that treats women with equality, fairness and respect.
“By driving gender equality in sport, Play Our Way will not only help women and girls to enjoy sport for life but make our communities fairer, more inclusive and more harmonious.”
Quotes attributable to Member for Whitlam Stephen Jones:
“Everyone deserves the equal opportunity to take up sport and access fit-for-purpose facilities. That’s why our Government is making this significant investment in the future of women’s sport.
“Local sport plays a key role in communities like the Illawarra and Southern Highlands, and we want to encourage women to get involved. It’s good for people’s physical, mental and social well-being.
“Play Our Way is an amazing opportunity for our community, and I encourage our local Councils, community, not-for-profit and sporting organisations to apply.”
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