Maffra Scout Group, Stratford Junior Football Club, Stratford Netball Club and Boisdale-Briagolong Football Netball Club will share in more than $9000 in funding thanks to the VicHealth Active Club Grants program.
Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, today congratulated the four local clubs after applying for the VicHealth grants earlier this year.
“My full congratulations go out to all the volunteers who applied for the grants on behalf of the local sporting clubs and groups successful in attaining much-needed funding,” he said.
“Stratford Netball Club received $2882, Stratford Junior Football Club $2698, Boisdale Briagolong Football Netball Club $2226 and Maffra Scout Group $2044.”
“Maffra Scout Group will use the money to buy paddles, life jackets and helmets, Stratford Netball Club will purchase netball uniforms and bibs, Boisdale-Briagolong FNC will restock its game-day footballs and netballs, while Stratford Junior Football Club will add three first aid kits, 57 junior football helmets and 20 footballs to its collection.”
Mr Bull, a former member of the VicHealth board, said across Victoria, 358 clubs and community groups were successful in the grants process, which shared in more than $939,000 in funding, which encourages Victorians to become more active.
“The Active Club Grants make a unique contribution to the Victorian community by improving the health of inactive and somewhat active Victorians whilst also supporting people to continue participation in sport and active recreation. This focus is aligned with VicHealth’s 10-year goal of getting 300,000 Victorians more physically active by 2023.
“I am sure the new club uniforms, or updated sports equipment, will encourage a higher participation rate and boost the profiles of their clubs,” Mr Bull said.
Caption: Boisdale-Briagolong Football Netball Club supporters cheer on the Bombers at a recent East Gippsland Football Netball League match. The club has received a $2226 VicHealth Active Club Grant to purchase new match-day footballs and netballs.
