The Allan Labor Government is helping families with $200 vouchers so their children can get active
and play the sports they love this summer.
Member for Ripon, Martha Haylett today announced the next round of Get Active Kids vouchers will
be available to eligible families in Ripon from today.
The popular program, which had a $15 million boost in the Victorian Budget 2025/26, ensures cost is
not a barrier for kids to play sports with more than 65,000 vouchers expected to be distributed over
the next two years.
Since launching in 2020, almost 190,000 vouchers have already been snapped up by families to help
cover the costs of sporting memberships, registration fees, uniforms and equipment.
More than half of families say their kids would not have been able to participate in sport without the
voucher, and almost 20 per cent 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 2,300 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 who are 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
getactive.vic.gov.au/vouchers
Quote attributable to Member for Ripon Martha Haylett
“Every kid deserves the chance to play the sport they love, not just families who can afford it.”
“The Get Active Kids vouchers are breaking down barriers and helping local families stay connected
to their clubs and communities. This program makes sure that no kid misses out.”
