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Cash for kids to play sport

The state government is encouraging families to apply for the Get Active Kids Voucher that is opening next month.

Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence today announced registrations are open for sporting clubs and organisations to become a ‘Get Active Kids Activity Provider’ on September 4.

Clubs and sporting organisations can register as a provider, which allows families to sign up their kids by using the voucher up front and reducing out-of-pocket expenses.

Eligible families with health care or other concession cards will be able to apply for vouchers of up to $200 per child ─ families apply for the vouchers online before redeeming them at an activity provider like a local sporting club.

To be eligible for registration as an activity provider, clubs and sporting organisations must be affiliated with a recognised State Sporting Association or State Sport and Active Recreation Body.

Since the program launched in 2020, almost 190,000 vouchers have been provided to families and 2100 activity providers have registered, opening up more opportunities across Victoria for kids to play sports.

There are two rounds of the program in 2025-26, with the first opening in October followed by another round in February 2026.

The program is open to kids aged up to 18 who are named on a Commonwealth health care card or pensioner concession card, and named on a Medicare card.

A special consideration stream is also available to support children in care, temporary or provisional visa holders, migrants and international students.

Eligible clubs can register now at getactive.vic.gov.au/vouchers.

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