Valley Sport Update - May 2022

Valley Sport Update - May 2022

May 31, 2022

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Available Courses

Valley Sport can assist you and your clubs members by providing the following courses:

  • Provide CPR (HLTAID009)

  • Provide First Aid (HLTAID011)

  • Responsible Service of Alcohol

  • Level 1 Sports Trainer

If you are interested in completing one of the following courses, please fill out an expression of interest form here.

Tackle Your Feelings Workshops

Tuesday May 20th Valley Sport alongside AFL Goulburn Murray delivered a Tackle Your Feelings Workshop in Shepparton. We had the privilege of having 4-time Hawthorn premiership coach Alastair Clarkson in attendance through his work as a Tackle Your Feelings Ambassador.  The objective of the Tackle Your Feelings Workshop is to improve the understanding and awareness of mental health as well as build skills within coaches to have conversations about mental health with their players.  If your club is interested in hosting a workshop or you have any questions regarding the program, please contact Tristan – [email protected] or 58318456.

Strategic Planning Workshop

Last month Valley Sport hosted an online strategic planning workshop for clubs.

Club representatives from across the region attended the session to learn the importance of having a strategic plan and how it can help their club, as well as the basis of developing their own strategic plan.

If you are interested in viewing a recording of the session, please contact

 New Child Safe Standards Commencing July 1 2022  

New Child Safe Standards are commencing in Victoria from July 1. All sporting organisations that provide and operate services to children are legally required to comply with these standards.

 

The 11 standards are:

  1. Organisations establish a culturally safe environment in which the diverse and unique identities and experiences of Aboriginal children and young people are respected and valued.

  2. Child safety and wellbeing is embedded in organisational leadership, governance and culture.

  3. Children and young people are empowered about their rights, participate in decisions affecting them and are taken seriously.............

To read the detailed full list of new standards and what they mean for your sports club, read here

 

Valley Sport alongside Shepparton Soccer Club are excited to bring the Football Victoria GO Soccer Mums Program to Shepparton.

GO Soccer Mums is an introductory football program designed specifically for women, where participants can have fun, meet new people, and learn basic football skills in a social, judgement-free environment.

It's not just for mums - but for all women, from all walks of life! It doesn't matter if you have never kicked a football before - absolutely no experience is necessary - anybody can take part!

If you are interested or would like to find out more please fill out the following expression of interest survey here.

Get Active Kids Voucher Program

Become a Get Active Kids Vouchers Activity Provider Today!You can register NOW to become a Get Active Kids Activity Provider and help kids get involved in sport and active recreation.By registering with the Program, you will be able to accept vouchers of up to $200 to support families facing financial barriers to pay for sporting memberships and participation costs.The Program is a great way to attract more participants and to support existing members facing financial barriers to participation.To be eligible under the Program you must meet the following criteria:

  • Be an incorporated entity registered with the appropriate regulator.

  • Possess an active Australian Business Number (ABN).

  • Be affiliated to a Sport and Recreation Victoria recognised Victorian State Sporting Association (SSA) or Victorian State Sport and Active Recreation Body (SSARB).

The full eligibility criteria and conditions of registration are available in the Program Guidelines.Registration is quick, easy and will only take a few minutes.To register click here. For further information please visit www.getactive.vic.gov.au/vouchers or email [email protected]

Future Healthy

VicHealth has launched a new initiative called Future Healthy. They're investing money to see a future with vibrant communities, where young people are connected, active, enjoy wholesome food and feel great.First, VicHealth wants to hear your ideas... Would you like to see better access to healthy food for your kids' plates? A safer bike ride to school? Or maybe more opportunities for your kids to feel connected to the community. Whether you’ve got new ideas or negative feedback, when it comes to building a healthier future, it’s time to have your voice heard.To have your say click here

Community Shade Grants ProgramThe Victorian State Government has opened round 7 of the Community Shade Grant to help clubs and community organisations to provide adequate shade at community facilities.Up to $50,000 in funding is available for shade development. Applicants may also request up $700 for sun protection items only.Closes: 24 June 2022.

Visit our website to find out more: https://valleysport.net.au/shade-grants-program/

Significant Sporting Events Program The Significant sporting events program helps sporting, community and event organisations to deliver significant sporting events in Victoria. The Program has three types of grants available:Event Assistance Grants (up to $20,000)Event Development Grants (up to $150,000*)Strategic Event Planning Grants (up to $20,000)

Closes: 30 June 2022.Visit our website to find out more: https://valleysport.net.au/significant-sporting-events-program-2/

Community Motorsport ProgramThe Community Motorsport Program is the Victorian Government’s first dedicated motorsport investment program that provides grant opportunities through two funding categories:

  • The Motorsport Club Assistance Category

  • The Infrastructure Upgrades and Equipment Category

Applicants may submit applications to multiple streams but can only receive a maximum combined grant amount of $20,000.

Closes: 30 June 2022For more information, visit our website: https://valleysport.net.au/community-motorsport-program-3/

Emergency Sporting Equipment Grant ProgramThe Emergency Sporting Equipment Grant Program helps Victorian sport and active recreation community organisations replace Essential Sports Equipment that has been lost or destroyed as a consequence of unpreventable and exceptional events such as fire, flood, significant storms, theft or criminal damage.

Grants of up to $2,000 (excluding GST) are available towards the replacement cost of the lost or damaged equipment that is owned by the applicant organisation.  

The Toyota Good for Footy Raffle is fundraising made easy! Toyota provides all the prizes for the raffle and grassroots clubs get 100% of the proceeds and there is no sign up or registration fees.

  • $5 per ticket

  • Free to register

  • Club keeps 100% of the proceeds

  • 34 prizes to be won including (Cars, Coaching clinics, Vouchers

Closes:

5 September 2022

For more information or to register your club, please visit https://toyotagoodforfooty.raffletix.com.au/

Netball - WorkSafe Club Safety FundThe WorkSafe Club Safety Fund provides financial assistance to country netball clubs to improve the safety of their grounds, or provide added security for players, officials, and spectators.

  • The WorkSafe Club Safety Fund provides grants up to the value of $1,500 per application.

  • Clubs are required to demonstrate co-contribution (of up to 50%)

Closes: 10 June 2022For more information, please visit our website: https://valleysport.net.au/the-worksafe-club-safety-fund-returns-for-2021/

If you have any questions or would like assistance applying for any of the above grants, please don’t hesitate to get in contact.

 

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