Adjournment
Enver ERDOGAN (Northern Metropolitan – Minister for Corrections, Minister for Youth Justice, Minister for Victim Support) (17:44): I move:
That the house do now adjourn.
Community sport funding
Michael GALEA (South-Eastern Metropolitan) (17:44): (794) My adjournment matter this evening is for Minister Spence in her capacity as the Minister for Community Sport. The action that I am seeking is for the minister to provide me with an update on how much funding has been provided to clubs in the South-Eastern Metropolitan Region through the 2022–23 sporting club grants program. The sporting club grants program funds Victoria’s community sports and active recreation organisations. Access to this funding helps grassroots clubs and organisations address barriers to participation, develop safe and sustainable practices and build social and active local communities. This program assists organisations to acquire uniforms and equipment that are essential for participation, first aid and safety; attract, build the capability of and retain a skilled workforce; increase equity, diversity and inclusiveness; implement good governance practices; increase participation of individuals and communities; create opportunities so that Victorians can participate in ways that suit them; and support athletes in achieving success in their sport at the highest level. Applications for funding for the 2023–24 round close today.
Some of the successful recipients from the previous round include the Berwick Bowling Club, Berwick City Soccer Club, Berwick Cricket Club as well as the Wantirna South Cricket Club. I was very happy to see so many local clubs in the south-east receive funding through the last round of the program. When this year’s funding round is finished I also look forward to seeing more successful clubs in my local region. To reiterate, I am seeking an update from the minister on how much funding has been provided to sporting clubs in the South-Eastern Metropolitan Region through the 2022–2023 sporting club grants program.