Friday 19 September 2025

The Allan Labor Government is backing more First Nations athletes to take part in sport with a new round of grants delivered to support athletes with expenses for sport carnivals, travel, uniforms, equipment and more.

Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes announced grants from the latest round of the Aboriginal Sport Participation Grant Program for Mildura.

The program delivers grants of up to $1,000 for team uniforms and equipment, and up to $2,500 for travel costs per team so clubs can participate in both Victorian and national tournaments.

Individuals can also access up to $250 to purchase sporting uniforms and equipment, and up to $750 for their own travel costs.

Mildura’s Mallee Tigers Football Netball Club will receive $15,000 towards travel costs for seven of their junior teams to participate in the 2025 VACSAL Statewide Junior Football and Netball Carnival in Shepparton. They will also receive $5,921 to assist with uniform and equipment costs.

The Aboriginal Sport Participation Grant Program has provided almost 500 grants to community sport clubs and First Nations individuals, building stronger connections between the community sport sector and Victoria’s Indigenous communities.

For more information about the program and the latest successful recipients visit sport.vic.gov.au

Quotes attributable to Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes

“We’re proud to back First Nations athletes to play the sports they love ─ this program makes participation easier, supporting athletes with the uniforms and equipment they need or travel to get to their games.”