The Department of Recreation, Sport and Arts has announced that a total of $7.5 million is available to help pay the sports club registration fees of up to 50,000 young Queenslanders from low-income families though the FairPlay voucher scheme.
Minister for Sport, Stirling Hinchliffe said the FairPlay vouchers reduced one of the barriers standing between some young Queenslanders making the team — i.e. the cost of joining a club.
“There are many sports and activities to choose from including cricket, tennis, football, basketball, netball, scouts, roller skating, equestrian, calisthenics, canoeing, BMX, cheer-leading and martial arts,” Mr Hinchliffe said.
“We have more than 4,500 registered activity providers on board across the State with a sport or activity to help young Queenslanders get involved in 2021.”
He said 55,760 FairPlay vouchers had been redeemed since mid-2019.
“All FairPlay activities with local clubs promote an active, healthy lifestyle in a COVID-safe environment,” Mr Hinchliffe said.
“Families with children aged five to 17 years may be eligible for FairPlay. Parents or guardians should have a valid health care card or pensioner concession card with the child’s name on it or be identified by a registered referral agent such as a youth worker or child safety officer.”
Applications close on 17 March – unless vouchers are exhausted beforehand – and can be applied for at this PS News link.
Vouchers should be presented to activity providers by 12 May and be redeemed by providers by 26 May.
