Valley Sport COVID - 19 Update Vol. 9

Valley Sport COVID-19 Update Vol. 9

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Leading volunteersVolunteering and being apart of a local community sporting club has been linked to positive mental, social and physical benefits. Providing ongoing education and training opportunities, positive recognition and other forms of support for volunteers, has been shown to dramatically improve volunteer recruitment and retention rates. For more information and resources for volunteers in sport, visit Clearinghouse for Sport. Reminder: We are always here if you need. If your club requires assistance or support we encourage you to contact us via email using [email protected], phone on 5831 8456 or contact any staff that you have an existing connection with directly.The Valley Sport Team.

Regional Victoria Restrictions

Click here to view the current restrictions in the sport and active recreation space from 11:59pm Sunday 18 October 2020. 

How can Valley Sport help your club?

Valley Sport provides support for sporting clubs, leagues and associations within the Goulburn Valley. Click here to find out how we can help your club! 

Community sport is more than just a gameSport and recreation builds stronger, healthier, happier and safer communitiesCommunities that participate in sport and recreation develop strong social bonds, are safer places and the people who live in them are generally healthier and happier than places where physical activity isn’t a priority.It is shown if your child is physically active they perform better at school. Physical activity enhances cognitive function improving memory, behaviour, concentration and academic achievement.

Increasing participationDifferent groups of people within the sport and recreation community have different requirements. Identifying these groups and fostering inclusion allows focused development in specific population areas has been shown to increase participation. Click here to read the full Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries Sport and Recreation Research and Policy webpage.

Keeping active - YogaGain unlimited access to 1500+ free online Yoga, Fitness, Pilates and Barre classes that you can do individually or at your club with members and volunteers.

Classes featured include beginner yoga classes, vinyasa yoga, hatha yoga, free meditation classes, yin yoga, yoga for stress relief and relaxation. Click here for the free classes that include styles suitable for everyone.

Play by the Rules provides information, resources, tools and free online training to increase the capacity and capability of administrators, coaches, officials, players, parents and spectators to assist them in preventing and dealing with discrimination, harassment, child safety, inclusion and integrity issues in sport.Click here to visit the Play by the Rules website.

Local storyBenalla Bushwalking club has kept connected with members on their Facebook page throughout the pandemic. Posting regular hiking photos and videos inspiring people to disconnect from technology and instead take a walk to look at beautiful flora and fauna.Click here to check out photos from their scheduled walks. 

Keeping healthy outside the clubrooms

We talk about staying physically active a lot. But it's vital to remember that your mental health is just as important, particularly while we might be physically distancing from close friends and family.We've started a collection of mental wellbeing resources relating to the sporting community.Click here to view these resources.

Grant Writing Tips

Being confident in preparing, researching the key information and answering the questions that funders ask will help you greatly as you and your club search for those much needed funds.

Click here

 for grant writing tips to read the sorts of information most funders are seeking.

Funding Now Available:

Reimagining Health Grants

In the midst of the global coronavirus pandemic, protecting our health and wellbeing is more important than ever. The Reimagining Health Grants are replacing VicHealth Active Club Grants for this year – If your club was planning on applying for Active Club Grants you will need to apply for this grant instead.

Any clubs or organisations who have been affected by COVID are being invited to apply for grants of up to $3K, $10K or $50K to support the physical and mental health of Victorians. Clubs who were successful in the last round of active club grants are eligible to apply for this grant.Applications close 11:59pm 27 October, for more information, visit: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/funding/reimagining-health-grantsThe Governance, Skills and Capacity Building Grants (Murrindindi Shire Council)This Grants program supports not-for-profit community groups and organisations, and Committees of Management to meet governance requirements, develop new skills and build capacity. This includes activities that improve the ability to operate effectively, undertake future planning and support sustainability.Applications close at 4pm, on the last Wednesday of every month. Applications are assessed the following month.For more information or to apply, please click here: https://valleysport.net.au/governance-skills-and-capacity-building-grants-murrindindi-shire-council/Quick Response Grants (Murrindindi Shire Council)Quick Response Grants provide essential, urgent support to not-for-profit community groups and organisations who can demonstrate financial hardship as a result of an emergency or unforeseen events.Applications are ongoing. The maximum amount you can apply for is $1,000. For more information, visit: https://valleysport.net.au/quick-response-grants-murrindindi-shire-council/

Scholarship Program for young people aged 15-24 and recently exited ADF personnel

The aim of the program is to support young Australians or ex ADF to gain critical employability skills, which are embedded in Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications, enabling them to enter and stay in the workforce.

Sport and Recreation occupations available.If eligible you can receive up to $13,000 towards your vocational training.

Applications open today; October 26, to find out more visit:https://www.busyatwork.com.au/scholarship-program-for-young-australians/If you have any questions or would like assistance applying to any of the above grants, please don’t hesitate to get in contact.

Follow the Valley Sport Facebook page to keep up to date with resources and tips that will be useful for you and your club during this unprecedented period. We encourage you to share our posts with your members. Click here: facebook.com/ValleySport.GVSA

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