Valley Sport Update - October 2022

Valley Sport Newsletter - October 2022

October 26, 2022

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Flood Recovery WebsiteOur thoughts go out to everyone across the region who has been or will be impacted by flooding. The images we see both from individuals and sporting clubs are devastating, but seeing strangers come together to help their community is heart-warming. We particularly love seeing sporting clubs calling for and organising volunteers to help with prevention and recovery efforts.Regional Sport Victoria has developed a website resource to keep clubs updated with flood recovery information relating to sporting clubs, including grants. As further information comes to light, this page will be updated accordingly, so keep an eye on our updates and this webpage to ensure you are across everything available to assist your club. Visit hereValley Sport can provide direct support to your club navigating the flood recovery process and applying for grant relief. Please email [email protected] 

Flood Financial SupportClubs who have been impacted as a result of floods have access to a number of different funding streams to aid in the flood recovery including:

  • Community Sport Emergency Flood Assistance Program

  • Emergency Sporting Equipment Grant Program

  • Flood Waste Disposal

  • Sport specific support (AFL, Bowls)

Find out more information under the 'funding' section of this months newsletter.

    Get Active Kids Voucher ProgramBecome a Get Active Kids Voucher 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]

    On The Front Foot

    Does your club have members struggling with ill mental health. Do you hold concerns for a teammate, coach or volunteer, but don't how you can best support them? Your club should consider hosting a free On The Front Foot Workshop.  On the Front Foot is designed to educate members of local community sports clubs on how they can identify and support not only themselves but other club members that may be dealing with ill mental health.  If you have any questions or would like to express interest in hosting a FREE workshop at your sporting club please contact [email protected]

    Running Your AGM

    Winter sports have concluded which means a number of winter clubs will be hosting their AGM meetings over the next couple of months.

    Find out what needs to be done when organising and facilitating your clubs AGM, including:

    • Meeting Preparation

    • Meeting Papers

    • Nominations

    • Post AGM

    Find more information here

    Grant Writing Workshop

    July 2022 Valley Sport host an online grant writing workshop for sporting clubs.

    The aim of the workshop was for participants to develop a better understanding of the grant writing process and how they can write successful grants.

    If you are interested in viewing a recording of the session, please visit our website

    Strategic Planning Workshop

    Earlier this year 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 visit our website

    Best Practice Financial Checklist for Sporting Clubs

    In partnership with

    Valley Sport have developed a best practice financial checklist and webinar for sporting clubs. The checklist and webinar can be a great resource for new or returning club treasurers

    If you are interested in viewing a recording of the webinar, please visit our website

    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.  

    Community Sport Emergency Flood Assistance Program The Community Sport Emergency Flood Assistance program provides provides a $5000 payment for flood affected clubs. The application process has been designed to make it as simple a possible to apply for, and requires minimal information from flood effected clubs. Payments will be made to clubs within 10 business days of their application.Funds can be used for the following:

    • Playing equipment e.g. bats, match balls, equestrian jumps, racquets, gymnastic mats, gloves and badminton nets

    • Injury prevention equipment e.g. goal post padding, batting pads, gloves, goalie gear, helmets, catcher’s gear

    • First-aid equipment e.g. defibrillator, stretchers, first aid supplies, kits and signage

    • Non-participation equipment e.g. public address systems, trophies, wicket covers, IT equipment, alarm systems, scoreboards

    • Canteen or clubroom items e.g. lockers, shelving, furniture, microwaves, food and drinks, cooking utensils, carpet, and whitegoods

    • Maintenance equipment e.g. lawn mowers, rollers, line markers, hose, compressors, cleaning equipment

    Closes:

    13 January 2023

    Flood Waste DisposalThe Victorian Government is helping flood affected communities clean up and recover by removing charges to dispose of flood waste: Waste may include:

    • green waste

    • hazardous materials

    • whitegoods

    • electrical waste

    • furnishings.

    To find out more information, please visit: https://www.vic.gov.au/october-2022-flood-recovery

    AFL Community Relief FundAFL Victoria recently announced that Community football clubs affected by the floods in Victoria can access initial immediate assistance grants of up to $5,000 through the AFL's 'Community Relief Fund', to help deal with emergency support. AFL Victoria is in the process of making contact with all impacted clubs and is encouraging clubs to make contact through AFL regional offices. Clubs can also reach out to their local AFL Regional offices.AFL Goulburn MurrayPhone: 03 5823 5021Email: [email protected] AFL North East Border Phone: (03) 5722 1993Email: [email protected] AFL Outer EastPhone: 9735 5448 Email: [email protected]

    Bowls Disaster Relief Fund The Bowls Disaster Relief Fund will aim to assist clubs who have been affected by natural disasters (fire ,floods etc.) The Funding provided support in following areas:

    • Restoring Community Facilities

    • Replenishing Loss of Equipment

    • Restoring Social Networks and Functioning

    Applications are ongoing

    To find out more information, please visit: https://www.bowls.com.au/club-support/bowls-disaster-relief-fund/

    Get Active Kids Voucher ProgramThe Get Active Kids Voucher Program provides a voucher valued up to $200 for each child for costs associated with participation in organised sport and active recreation activities. Eligible costs include membership and registration fees associated with participation.

    To be eligible for a voucher your child/dependant must be:

    • aged 0 to 18 years

    • a resident in Victoria

    • named on a current (at the time of your application) Australian Government Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card, and

    • named on a valid Australian Government Medicare card

    Closes: 11:59 pm, Wednesday 30 November 2022To find out more information, please visit: https://valleysport.net.au/get-active-kids-voucher-program/

    Be part of the next generation of leaders! Apply for the YDAS Young Leaders Program!

    It’s a free online leadership program for young Victorians, aged 14 – 25, who identify as:

    • having a disability or health condition

    • being chronically ill

    • Deaf

    • Vision impaired or blind

    • neurodiverse and/or

    • having lived experience of mental health issues

    Meet other young leaders, learn from well-known disability leaders & get exciting leadership opportunities. Apply now: https://www.yacvic.org.au/ydas/get-involved/youngleaders/?utm_source=org&utm_medium=Email&utm_id=Greengrapes 

    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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