FairPlay vouchers are available for children whose families can’t cover the cost of joining a sporting club.
Minister for Sport Stirling Hinchliffe said vouchers could be the difference for many kids between getting fit and active or spending the season on the couch.
“FairPlay reduces one of the barriers standing between some young Queenslanders making the team – the cost of joining a club,” he said.
“There are many sports and activities to choose from including cricket, tennis, football, basketball, netball, scouts, roller skating, equestrian, calisthenics, canoeing, BMX, cheer-leading and martial arts.”
One local mother was able to put her daughter into 6-8 Muay Thai lessons per week.
The FairPlay voucher covered about $150 worth of lessons over four weeks.
Families with children aged 5 to 17 years may be eligible for FairPlay.
Parents or guardians should have a valid health care card or pensioner concession card with the child’s name on it or be identified by a registered referral agent such as a youth worker or child safety officer.
Applications close march 17, and vouchers should be presented to activity providers by 12 May 2021 and be redeemed by providers by 26 May.
