By Jessica Anstice
Applications for the second round of the Change Our Game Community Activation Grants Program are now open.
The State Government program, now in its third year, supports the delivery of sector initiatives that bring together communities to showcase and celebrate the role of women and girls and further gender equality through sport and active recreation.
Bass MP Jordan Crugnale said local sport and active recreation clubs are encouraged to identify events and initiatives that promote gender equality and apply.
“We’re getting on with levelling the playing field for women and girls across all levels of the Victorian sport and active recreation sector,” she said.
“Women and girls continue to lead from the front, and we want to see even more in the electorate of Bass apply for these grants to take their initiatives to the next level.”
Grants of up to $10,000 are available to eligible clubs and community groups across the state to establish more opportunities for women and girls at a grassroots level to participate and lead both on and off the field.
To date, the program has enabled more than 95 community sport and recreation organisations to host events ranging from come-and-try days to community forums and educational sessions.
“The Change Our Game Community Activation Grant program has been very popular
since its introduction in 2018,” office for women in sport and recreation director Dr Bridie O’Donnell said.
“I encourage community level organisations across the state to create opportunities and positive experiences for women and girls wanting to get involved in sport and recreation both on and off the pitch.”
For more information about the Change Our Game Community Activation Grants Program visit www.changeourame.vic.gov.au.
