Wednesday, 18 March 2026

 Alison MARCHANT (Bellarine) (19:14): (1594) My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Community Sport, and the action I seek is for the minister to provide an update on how this government is continuing to support our local Bellarine sporting clubs. Sporting clubs across the Bellarine are vital in our communities and are run by dedicated and committed volunteers. They bring people together, promote active and healthy lifestyles and provide that important social connection for all ages. In a growing community such as mine across the Bellarine, their support is more important than ever.

It was exciting to recently see some recipients of the latest sporting club grant program, with 14 clubs across the Bellarine receiving that support. These grants are really meaningful, and they really do some great work on the ground to benefit the clubs. From new equipment to uniforms and junior participation, these investments do help the clubs – even investments such as having a mental health awareness round at Barwon Heads bowls club, and Drysdale football club are delivering an inclusive Indigenous and Pride round, and they have got jumpers coming for that.

But the Bellarine sporting clubs are growing. All of them are delivering more junior teams and are growing, and these investments are really crucial. The grant schemes and other grants that we have for our sporting clubs are really important. I look forward to hearing an update from the minister on how this government will continue to support sporting clubs across the Bellarine.