February 23, 2017
The State Government will release on Friday (February 24) $500,000 more vouchers for the popular Get Started sports program.
As usual, they will be issued on a “first come, first served” basis.
Sport Minister Mick de Brenni said the high demand for the $150 Get Started Vouchers this year had led to a decision to re-open the funding round.
“We boosted the program last month and watched those vouchers fly out the door with a record 36,000 vouchers already allocated in the current round of funding,” Mr de Brenni said.
“We have increased the budget for this round to help get as many young Queenslanders as possible to take advantage of these vouchers.
“Close to 500 parents contacted the department and my parliamentary colleagues indicating that they had missed out on vouchers this round.
“My department will contact those parents that left their contact details with the good news to ensure they are ready to apply on Friday morning.”
Mr de Brenni said the Get Started Vouchers program aims to help Queensland children whose families can least afford the costs associated with joining a sport or recreation club.
“The vouchers provide up to $150 to help eligible children cover the cost of membership or participation fees at their local sport or recreation club.”
- For more information on how to apply for Get Started Vouchers, visit the State Government website
