Get in quick for sports start vouchers

Queensland Treasurer and Minister for Sport Curtis Pitt has urged eligible parents to act quickly to secure $150 Get Started Vouchers with applications opening this morning.
Mr Pitt said round eight funding was intensely popular and he had allocated a record $4.2 million for round nine.
“Even with a record $4.2 million on offer I still expect these vouchers to be allocated within a few short days, so eligible parents need to apply quickly,” Mr Pitt said.
“This program has been an enormous benefit to families right around Queensland in helping them cover the cost of joining their favourite local sport or recreation club.
“I know family budgets are stretched and I am passionate about helping those who can least afford it cover the costs of joining a sport.
“We know the importance of teaching kids to live active lives and the associated health benefits and I believe there are enormous mental health benefits through the social inclusion and interaction of being involved in recreational activities.
“It builds confidence in kids and gets them away from TV and iPad screens.
“Round nine opened this morning and I have to stress that the vouchers are issued on a ‘first come, first served’ basis, so you need to be quick if you want to secure this funding.
“There will be over 25,000 vouchers available through the round, so many Queensland families will be supported for the New Year club registration period.
“These vouchers go towards the cost of club membership or participation fees.
“In previous rounds the vouchers have met with huge demand and, in some cases, have been allocated in a matter of days.”
More than 4100 clubs across Queensland have registered for the Get Started Program, ensuring there is a huge range of activities on offer.
Get Started Vouchers is one of four funding programs that make up Get in the Game, now over $100 million in investment from this government to support grassroots sport and recreation.
For more information on how to apply for Get Started Vouchers, visit www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/getinthegame/getstarted/apply/