Round 12 of the Queensland Government’sGet Started Vouchers program opens at 8.00 am, Wednesday 25 July 2018.
What is the program about?
The program, which opens in January and July each year, assists children and young people who can least afford to join a sport or active recreation club.
Parents/carers/guardians of eligible children and young people can apply online for a voucher valued up to $150, which can be redeemed at a registered sport or recreation club to contribute towards the cost of sport or active recreation membership/participation fees. There is one voucher available per eligible child per calendar year.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are Queensland children and young people aged from 5 to 17 (inclusive) who either:
· hold or whose parent, carer or guardian holds a valid Centrelink Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card with the child’s name on it; or
· are identified by a registered referral agent e.g. School Principal, Child Safety Officer.
How to apply? Prepare before the round opens.
- Check your child is eligible
- Follow the instructions to ‘Create a QGrants account’, or if you have one already, check that you can still login to your QGrants account. Make a note of your account details so you are ready to apply when the round opens.
- Before you apply for a voucher, check the club locator to find a registered Get Started Voucher club your child would like to join. Contact the club to find out details including fees and any additional costs and equipment required.
- See how to create an account and apply for a voucher ‘How to Apply’
· When the round is open, visit our webpage to apply. The first day of opening is usually very busy, and you may experience technical issues when applying. If you do, please try again over the next 24 – 48 hours. If you do not have access to a computer/internet, visit your local library for assistance.
· Please only apply for a voucher if it will be presented to a registered club by 16 November 2018.
For further information on the Get Started Vouchers program, please refer to the website - www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/getinthegame/getstarted/.
If you have any specific questions about the program then please email the team atgetstarted@npsr.qld.gov.au.