KidSport

• Reach:

  WA

• Focus area:

  Mainstream

• Status:

  Current

• Evaluated:

  No

Overview

KidSport is a program developed by the Department of Sport and Recreation to allow children living in Western Australia to participate in community sport and recreation, no matter their financial circumstances. KidSport will allow eligible youth aged 5-18 years to apply for financial assistance to contribute towards club fees. The fees will go directly to the registered KidSport clubs participating in the project through their participating local government.

The program aims to develop a healthy lifestyle in children both physically and mentally by participating in community sporting activities.

Eligible criteria:

• applicant must be aged 5-18 years
• applicant must have a health care card or pension concession card or be referred by a recognised referral agent.
• applicant's primary place of residence must be in the local government area they are applying to
• it is preferred that applicants register with a club that is in their local government area
• funding will cover the cost of fees to join the nominated sport or recreation club
• maximum of up to $200 per child per calendar year
• fees are only for the nominated registered season
• no retrospective fees will be paid (exceptions may apply)
• no limitation to applications per family as long as criteria is met.

Abstract adapted from Department of Sport and Recreation

Contacts

Jacqui Jashari
Project Leader
KidSport
Ph: (08) 9492 9760
Email: kidsport@dsr.wa.gov.au

Links

• View information: KidSport
• View information: KidSport because every WA kid deserves a fair go
• View contact details: Clubs Online
• View website: Clubs Online