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🏀 Looking for a fun and inclusive activity? Come along and give Basketball a go!

Ballarat Basketball are running two free come and try sessions at Selkirk stadium. No basketball experience is needed, everyone is welcome! 👥

📍Selkirk Stadium, Ballarat
🗓️ Thursday 10th & 17th Sept, 12.30pm - 1.30pm
📧 For more information, email Russell Sharp at [email protected]

Women’s Walking Football ⚽️

Looking for a fun, social way to stay active and meet new people?

Walking Football Victoria Women’s sessions run every Friday from 10-11am at Selkirk Stadium, Ballarat.

Whether you’re new to football or have played for years, everyone is welcome!

📍 Selkirk Stadium, Ballarat
🗓️ Fridays | 10-11am
👟 Session Leader: Gwen

📧 For more information, email [email protected]

Following the success of the first program in Buninyong earlier this year, Dadfit will now be running in Mount Clear, starting next Tuesday night from 7-9pm. No pressure, just show up, that's where it starts.

Community sport has the power to bring people together.

It builds confidence, creates connection and helps people feel like they belong. But for too many people, experiences of racism and exclusion mean those benefits aren’t shared equally.

Community sport should be a place where everyone feels welcome. Yet research found that 56% of survey respondents had experienced or witnessed racism in community sport, with 75% of those incidents occurring within the past 12 months.

That’s why VicHealth developed Set The Standard.

Set The Standard aims to connect coaches and club leaders across Victoria to practical tools, free resources, and provide access to subsidised anti-racism training to help build healthier, more welcoming, and culturally safe sporting environments.

Because when people feel safe, respected, and valued, everyone benefits.

Explore the campaign and discover practical resources to help your club Set The Standard 👉 https://setthestandard.vic.gov.au

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https://youtu.be/KWJIRwM5Tbg?si=rSjCY8GsHaFABwRQ

Set The Standard Set The Standard supports coaches and club leaders across Victoria ...

Interested in bringing a fully subsidised antiracism workshop to your club?

Delivered by Reflect Forward sport these onehour sessions are designed to give your club leaders the confidence and skills to challenge racism, lead with respect, and make every member feel welcome.

Your club leaders will walk away with simple, actionable ways to create safer spaces for players, coaches, officials, and the wider community.

If your club is affiliated with AFL Victoria, Basketball Victoria, Cricket Victoria, Football Victoria, Netball Victoria, NRL Victoria, or Tennis Victoria – reach out to our team to find out more about how you can book a subsidised anti-racism workshop for your club.

Hurry sessions are limited!

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The Victorian Government's Sporting Club Grants Program is now open!

Community sport and active recreation clubs can apply for funding to help grow participation, strengthen club operations, and create safe, welcoming environments.

Funding is available for:

🥇 On-field uniforms and equipment (up to $1,000)
👥 Volunteer and official development (up to $5,000)
🎉 Participation events and access initiatives (up to $5,000)
🚌 Athlete travel assistance (up to $750)
📋 Club governance and engagement (up to $1,500)

This is a great opportunity to invest in your club and support your members.

📅 Applications close at 4:00pm on Wednesday 26 August.
Find out more and apply 🔗 https://sportscentral.org.au/sporting-club-grants-program-now-open/

Men in club leadership roles in Ballarat are invited to nominate as Allies in Sport.

Sports Central, in partnership with Respect Victoria , Women's Health Grampians, La Trobe University and Basketball Ballarat, is proud to launch the Allies in Sport initiative.

Designed to promote healthy masculinity, gender equality and respectful behaviour, Allies in Sport will mobilise men in club leadership roles across Ballarat to help create safer, more inclusive sporting environments.

Complete the expression of interest here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/v4myCkEvHB

The Victorian Government's Regional All Abilities Participation Grants are now open!

Regional sport and active recreation clubs, along with community not-for-profit organisations, can apply for up to $25,000 to help create more inclusive opportunities for people with disability.

Funding is available to support:

♿ Inclusive equipment and travel assistance
👥 Disability inclusion workforce and volunteer roles
🏃 Inclusive sport and recreation programs

Don't miss this opportunity to grow participation and make your club more inclusive.

📅 Applications close Wednesday 12 August
Find out more and to apply 🔗 https://sportscentral.org.au/regional-all-abilities-participation-grants/