Please note: this is an archived news article release

This article was published on Thursday, 21 August, 2014. The information contained within may be out of date or inaccurate. News articles and media releases older than 60 days are archived for future reference.

Greater Shepparton Sporting Chance grants open

Two categories are available.

1. Children and young people between the ages of five and 18 or who are still full time at secondary school.

2. Adults over 18 who are no longer at secondary school. For adults, an element of volunteering is required to be eligible for the scholarship.

The Sporting Chance program supports Greater Shepparton residents to become more active in sporting clubs and the local community.

Mayor Jenny Houlihan said “this is an excellent opportunity for people finding it a little difficult to afford to play sport. Playing sport is great for people within the community and this is another way where we can assist residents”.

Residents may apply for scholarships up to the value of $250 per applicant. The funding can be provided for club membership, participation fees, equipment and uniforms. FamilyCare will manage the allocation of the funding designated to clubs, business or organisations.

To be eligible applicants must be:

Residents of Greater Shepparton, although their sporting activity may be outside the municipality
In possession of a valid Health Care Card or Pension Card
Clubs, businesses and groups are not eligible to apply.

Applications close 26th September, 2014. Applications can be submitted at any time and will be assessed after the closing dates. The applications will be assessed by an independent panel.

For more information contact:

FamilyCare
Child Family Information, Referral and Support Team
Phone Child FIRST: 1300 854 944
Fax Child FIRST: 03 5831 7022
19 Welsford Street, Shepparton

Application Forms can be downloaded from The FamilyCare website: http://www.familycare.net.au/announcements/sporting-chance