The Allan Labor Government is backing the next generation of Aboriginal athletes in Northcote to reach new heights with a fresh round of sporting grants delivered to clubs across the state.

Member for Northcote Kat Theophanous today announced grant recipients in Northcote from the latest round of the Aboriginal Sport Participation Grant Program – with clubs and groups sharing in more than $100,000 to support athletes.

Northcote’s recipient was the Victorian Aboriginal Community Services Association Ltd.

The program delivers grants of up to $1,000 for team uniforms and sport equipment, as well as up to $2,500 for travel costs so clubs can participate in both Victorian and national tournaments.

Individuals can also access up to $250 to purchase sporting uniforms and equipment, and up to $750 for their own travel costs.

The Aboriginal Sport Participation Grant Program reflects the Labor Government’s strong support for the Victorian Aboriginal community and is bolstered by the work underway on a new Victorian Aboriginal Sporting Partnership that’s building stronger connections in the community sport sector.

Since 2020, the Aboriginal Sport Participation Grant Program has provided 457 grants to community sport clubs and individuals in Victoria’s Indigenous communities.                       

For more information about the program and the latest successful recipients visit sport.vic.gov.au/funding/aboriginal-sport-participation-grant-program.

Quote attributable to Member for Northcote, Kat Theophanous

“These grants are a massive boost for Aboriginal athletes and clubs in Northcote helping them have access to the transport and equipment to play and compete in the sports they love.”

Quote attributable to Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence

“The next generation of First Nations athletes are set to do their clubs and communities proud, and we are backing them to succeed with this game changing program.”

Quote attributable to Minister for Treaty and First Peoples Natalie Hutchins

“It’s fantastic to see even more Aboriginal athletes get their chance to follow in the footsteps of First Nations champions and reach their potential in the sport they love.”