July 10, 2017
Parents should be getting ready to apply for Get Started vouchers, with the next round opening this week.
Sports Minister Mick de Brenni said $2 million had been allocated for Round 10 of the program.
The vouchers, up to the value of $150, help families with the costs of joining their local sport or recreation club.
“Demand for the last round of Get Started Vouchers was so high we had to reopen the round and release more,” Mr de Brenni said
“Vouchers are issued on a ‘first come, first served’ basis so you need to be quick if you want to secure this funding.
“For any eligible parent who is keen to get their hands on a voucher for their child in this round, I would encourage them to pre-register for this latest round of Get Started Vouchers now.”
Mr de Brenni said more than 13,300 vouchers would be available through Round 10.
“More than 4200 clubs across Queensland have registered for the Get Started Vouchers program, ensuring there is a huge range of activities on offer,” he said.
South Burnett Sports portfolio chair Cr Ros Frohloff said on Monday she hoped as many locals as possible took advantage of the program.
“Applications for Round 10 of the ‘Get Started Vouchers’ will open July 12 and usually go within the first week,” Cr Frohloff said.
“I encourage South Burnett residents to get in quick and register as these vouchers are snapped up very quickly.”
Get Started Vouchers are an initiative under the State Government’s “Get in the Game” funding program aimed at supporting grassroots sport and recreation.
- For more information on Get Started Vouchers, visit: https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/getinthegame/getstarted/
