Valley Sport Update - October 2021

Valley Sport Update - October 2021

October 29, 2021

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Sports Clubs & Associations, We Want To See How We Can Help You!

Our Club Support Officers are surveying clubs to help us better understand the position of regional sports clubs and associations. Our team hopes to gain a deeper insight into how clubs are faring during what has been an incredibly interrupted couple of seasons, and we hope to be able to assist your club moving forward.

We are conducting surveys via phone or online meetings and would love to hear from your club!To book a time:Email [email protected]Or click here to book online

24/7 Mental Health Services

Click here to download an infographic of some important numbers and support services that we encourage you to share with your members and on your social media. Regular reminders can be really important and allows members to seek help if they need it.

Strength training — also known as weight or resistance training — is physical activity designed to improve muscular strength and fitness by exercising a specific muscle or muscle group against external resistance, including free-weights, weight machines, or your own body weight.Three reasons why strength training is vital as we age:1. Strength training equals bone strength 2. Resting muscle burns fat3. Better fallsRead more here: https://www.getactive.vic.gov.au/resources/why-is-strength-training-so-important-as-we-age/

VicHealth works with health promotion experts to create a Victoria where everyone can enjoy better health and wellbeing... Read tips about VicHealth's top tips for eating foods that will help you stay well – physically and mentally

  • Where you can buy foods to make your budget go further

  • How not to get sucked into fad ‘super foods’

  • Foods that will help you stay physically and mentally well 

Current Restrictions: From 6pm Friday 29th October 2021

As a result of higher vaccination rates and lockdown efforts, restrictions will ease tonight. From 6pm 29 October 2021 (80% 16+ fully vaccinated on the roadmap) regional Victoria and Metro Melbourne come together under the same rules.Community sport can reopen from this weekend. Vaccination requirements do not apply to community sport. This includes attendees who are necessary to facilitate the community sporting activity, such as participants, workers, and volunteers. For more information, please visit: https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/sport-exercise-and-physical-recreation-services-sector-guidanceRemember to keep your organisation safe for the club, volunteers, participants and the community.You can find the stakeholder pack, as well as the roadmap below. Make sure you share these resources with your friends, family and club.Stakeholder Pack: http://valleysport.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/DJPR5036-Business-Reopening-Stakeholder-Pack.pdf

For the roadmap of restrictions, please click here

The Get Active Kids Voucher Program helps eligible families get their kids involved in organised sport and recreation activities by reimbursing the cost of membership and registration fees, along with uniforms and equipment essential for participation. Eligible children may be able to receive up to $200 each.Applications for Round 3 of the Get Active Kids Voucher Program are currently open:When can you incur the expense: 30 July 2021 – 12  November 2021When can you apply (claim period):4 October 2021 – 12 November 2021

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

Valley Sport have the following courses available in November/December:🔹 Provide First Aid 🔹 CPRUse the October discount code SMAOCT21 and from November 1st use the November discount codeSMANOV21 for 15% off Sports Medicine Australia's courses: 🔹 Level 1 Sports Trainer🔹 Level 1 Sports Trainer Re-Accreditation🔹 Advanced Sports Taping For more information, or to register please click here

Active and Healthy Communities GrantsThe Community Grants Program - Strathbogie Shire Council is divided into five categories. The Active and Healthy Communities Grants is one of the categories. Some ideas this category supports are; the purchase of project related equipment/materials, building more capable community groups such as training and the provision of essential equipment with priority given to safety equipment.Amount of sponsorship: $5,000 (max). Closes: 31 October 2021.For more information, please visit our website: https://valleysport.net.au/active-and-healthy-communities-grants/

The Country Football and Netball ProgramThe Country Football and Netball Program provides funding to assist regional football and netball clubs, associations and umpiring organisations to upgrade and develop facilities in rural, regional and outer metropolitan locations. Eligible organisations may submit up to three applications, however no application can exceed the maximum grant amount of $200,000.Closes: 1 December 2021.To find out more, please visit: https://sport.vic.gov.au/grants-and-funding/our-grants/country-football-and-netball-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 Motor Sport 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-2/

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.  

This Grants program supports not-for-profit community groups and organisations, and Committees of Management within the Murrindindi Shire 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. Up to $2,000 is available.Closes: 4pm, on the last Wednesday of every month. Applications are assessed the following month.For more information or to apply, please visit our website: https://valleysport.net.au/governance-skills-and-capacity-building-grants-murrindindi-shire-council/

Quick Response GrantsThe overall purpose of the grants program is to provide a funding scheme that strengthens the involvement of community organisations in the development of services, management of facilities, events, arts and culture, tourism, promotion of health, supply of equipment, promotion of environmental sustainability and infrastructure in the community. Quick Response Grants of up to $1,000 are open all year round. These grants aim to provide community organisations a responsive opportunity to apply for funding for small projects or events that will occur within 3 months of the application.Application are ongoing.To find out more, please visit our website: https://valleysport.net.au/coronavirus-community-recovery-grant/

Strathbogie Shire Council's Sponsorship ProgramThe Sponsorship Program incorporates funding opportunities for events that compliment the focus areas identified as priorities for the Strathbogie Shire Council.Sponsorship requests of and above $1,000 and up to $5,000 are available.Applications are ongoing. For more information, please visit our website: https://valleysport.net.au/sponsorship-program-strathbogie-shire-council/

If you have any questions or would like assistance applying for 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. Please click here: facebook.com/ValleySport.GVSA

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