Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia to release vouchers to promote sport and recreation

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The three southern states of east Australia to release vouchers encouraging Australians to participate in physical activities.

Victoria -Get Active Kids Program

The Victorian states offer up to $200 vouchers per child to families. This grant aims to coverup front costs of memberships, registration fees, uniforms and equipment across a wide range of sporting codes and recreation activities, soccer being in the list.

To be an eligible candidate for the voucher the child must be 18 or under and named on a Commonwealth Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card, and named on a Medicare Card. A special consideration stream is also available to support children in care, temporary or provisional visa holders, migrants and international students.

The voucher are available from now until the 26th of April 2026.

Tasmania -Ticket to play 

Tasmania recently launched its Ticket to play program. This voucher offers up to $100, it covers sports’ club membership fees. They can be used at two different activity providers, or both can be used at one activity provider.

Only children aged from 5 to 18 will be able to apply for this voucher. They must be listed on a Services Australia Health Care or Pensioner Concession card or have received Family Tax Benefit A in the previous or current financial year.

However, exceptions occur for children in approved out of home care or temporary or provisional visa holders. Undocumented migrants or international students can also apply.

After the 29th of May 2026, vouchers won’t be available for purchase. However, Tasmanians are able to use their vouchers up until the 5th of June 2026.

Southern Australia -Sports Vouchers Plus 

The southern state also provides its residents with vouchers dedicate to supporting more physical activity among the youth. Children attending primary school from year 6 to year 9 can apply for two vouchers of $100. The provider might request for the 11-digit Medicare number or Australian visa number of the child.

These vouchers can be used to get discounts on sports or dance membership/registration fees. It also covers the cost of swimming lessons programs and music lessons.

Southern Australians are free to use their Vouchers for the whole year of 2026.

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Premier League club to build purpose-built women’s stadium

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Brighton & Hove Albion announced yesterday plans to construct the first purpose-built women’s stadium in the UK and Europe, aiming for opening in the 2030/31 season.

A landmark moment

Part of a ‘built for her’ drive, the stadium will join the CPKC Stadium (home to the Kansas City Current) and Denver Summit’s planned stadium as one of three purpose-built stadiums across the globe.

Furthermore, the venue, located next to the Amex Stadium, will provide a variety of bespoke facilities designed to support female athletes, staff and supporters within the club. From pitch standards to performance preparation and recovery, facilities will fit around the athletes – not the other way around.

Women’s Managing Director, Zoe Johnson, commented on the importance of the planned development.

“The prospect of a bespoke stadium, built exclusively for women’s players, staff and supporters, is incredibly exciting,” Johnson said via official media release.

“It will help us push forward our ambitions to compete consistently both domestically in the Women’s Super League, and also in European club competition, while helping us to attract key staff and grow a passionate fan base.”

A step forward for Brighton’s women’s team, but also an exciting vision of the future of the women’s game across the world.

 

‘Built for her’

The stadium plans reflect an important distinction that the women’s game in the UK is not just ‘in development’, but a powerful, valuable and successful asset in its own right.

By constructing a home specifically designed not only to host football matches, but to welcome female athletes, staff and supporters, Bright & Hove Albion will hopefully encourage many more across the UK, Europe and beyond to do the same.

This is a stadium built on ambition and commitment to the women’s game.

“A stadium ‘built for her’ is an ambitious statement of intent – it’s an exciting commitment and will establish Brighton & Hove Albion  on the global map as a genuine home for the women’s game,” outlined Chair of Albion Women, Michelle Walder.

“Delivering these plans is central to accelerating the long-term growth of our women’s team and the future of the wider game.”

Moreover, as the 10,000 capacity stadium will link with the existing Amex Stadium through a new bridge link, both venues will grow more connected in operations and on matchdays, while still maintaining unique identities and fan demographics.

Melbourne City expand youth program with Hallam Secondary College

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The school will join the City Futures Program in its mission to consolidate pathways and community bonds for students.

From pupils to players

Hallam is the latest school in Melbourne’s South-East to join the City Futures Program. Also backing the program’s ambitions are Narre Warren South P-12 College, Gleneagles Secondary College and Timbarra P-9 School.

Partnerships between professional clubs like Melbourne City and local schools help to promote community connection, as well as providing pathways from the classroom to the stadium.

“City Futures is about creating genuine opportunities for young people to stay engaged in their education while feeling connected to something bigger,” said Head of Community, Sunil Melon, via press release.

“By bringing the Club into schools and providing access to our environment, we’re helping students build confidence, explore future pathways and see what’s possible both within football and beyond.”

Gone are the days when young players must choose between football and education. Through the City Futures Program, they can enjoy both worlds and still have the opportunities to develop.

 

What City Futures provides

Hallam sudents will be at the centre of the benefits provided by the connection to Melbourne City.

For example, high-quality coaching sessions delivered twice a week will instill confidence and teamwork skills into young participants. And as Melbourne City coaches are set to deliver the sessions, the students will truly learn from the best in Australia’s footbal landscape.

Furthermore, participants can visit Casey Fields, home to the City Football Academy, where they can experience the ins and outs of how an A-League club operates and trains.

“We’re proud to be part of the City Futures Program,” outlined Acting Principal at Hallam Secondary College, Shelly Haughey.

“Seeing our students come together and commit to their training is setting them up for success both on and off the pitch, and we look forward to building a strong and lasting partnership with Melbourne City FC.”

 

The future of football pathways

This isn’t the first – nor will it be the last – partnership to connect football and education in Australia.

Earlier this year, Queensland-based John Paul College embarked on an exciting journey with Spanish outfit, RCD Espanyol, to provide unique coaching support, player education, and pathway opportunities.

But these partnerships aren’t merely about giving young talents a place in the starting XI.

They are designed to ensure all participants develop into confident young people – whether their future lies on the pitch, in the dugout or in the boardroom.

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