Vouchers to get kids back in the game

Since launching in 2020, almost 190,000 vouchers have been snapped up by eligible families to help cover the costs of sporting memberships, registration fees, uniforms and equipment.

Close to half of families say their kids would not have been able to participate in sport without the voucher, and almost 20% of children have used the voucher to join a local sporting club for the first time.

From soccer to dancing, there are more than 70 sports and more than 2,200 activity providers included in the program across the state.

Families can apply for the vouchers online before redeeming them at an activity provider like a local sporting club or a reimbursement of up to $200 per child.

Children must be 18 years and under, named on a Commonwealth Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card, and named on a Medicare Card.

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

A second 2025/26 round of the Get Active Kids Program will open early next year, giving even more families a chance to get their child involved in sport.

For more info or to apply, visit Get Active Victoria.