Get Active Kids vouchers open

Vouchers of up to $200 are now available for eligible families, allowing them to pay for kids’ sporting equipment, uniforms, memberships, and more.

Minister for Community Sport, Ros Spence, said the program was a chance for families to get their kids involved in sport, without worrying about upfront costs.

There are currently more than 1,600 activity providers registered across Victoria. Clubs, associations, and organisations can register as a Get Active Kids Voucher Activity Provider to be able to redeem a voucher.

To be eligible, they must be affiliated with a recognised state sporting association or equivalent governing body. Families can also continue to claim reimbursement for expenses already incurred from 28 November 2022 to 10 May.

“The Get Active Kids Voucher Program is a great opportunity for eligible families to get their kids into sport without breaking the budget,” Ms Spence said.

“We know how passionate Victorians are about their sport, and that’s why we are providing these vouchers to make it a little easier for families to get their kids involved in the sport they love.”

Previous rounds of the program saw almost 80,000 vouchers snapped up, with almost a quarter of those allowing kids to join a local sports club for the first time.

Importantly, about half of recipients surveyed indicated they would not have been able to participate in their chosen sport or activity without the voucher.

To be eligible, kids must be aged 18 and under, a Victorian resident, named on a valid Commonwealth Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card and named on a valid Medicare Card at the time of application.

A special consideration stream is available to support children residing in Victorian Care Services, temporary or provisional visa holders, undocumented migrants and international students aged 18 and under at the time of application.

Applications for this round of vouchers close on May 10. For more information go to – https://www.getactive.vic.gov.au/vouchers.