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.
