Even more kids are set to hit a 6, serve an ace, and make a splash over this summer and beyond, thanks to a new wave of vouchers now available to make sport more affordable for families.

Sport and Recreation Victoria has confirmed the next round of the Get Active Kids Voucher Program will open at 10 am, Wednesday 9 October – helping eligible families cover the costs of sports memberships, registration fees, uniforms and equipment.

An extra $6 million investment was used to extend the program and encourage more Victorian kids to join a local sports club or try a new activity.

Eligible families who hold health care cards or a pensioner concession card can apply for vouchers of up to $200 per child.

Almost 150,000 vouchers have already been provided to families since the program launched in 2020 – with thousands more to come from this upcoming round. More than half of the families say their kids would not have been able to participate in sports without the voucher.

From soccer to dance, there are more than 70 sports and more than 2,000 activity providers included in the program statewide, meaning kids across Victoria have the chance to take part in the sport and activities they love.

Families can apply for the vouchers online before redeeming them at an activity provider like a local sporting club.

The program is open to kids aged up to 18 who are named on a Commonwealth Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card, and named on a Medicare Card.

A special consideration stream is also available to support children in care, temporary or provisional visa holders, migrants and international students.

For more information and to apply for a voucher visit Get Active Kids Voucher Program.

Registered Get Active Kids Voucher Program Activity Providers can redeem vouchers from members – check out the online guide HERE to get started.