Football and netball clubs throughout the region are encouraged to raise an arm for the WorkSafe Club Safety Fund.
Aimed at supplementing the grassroots level throughout the state, country football clubs affiliated with WorkSafe AFL Victoria Country can apply for grants of up to $5000 an application.
The funding provides financial assistance to country football and netball clubs for upgrades to ground safety or to bolster safety measures for players, volunteers and spectators.
Head of AFL Victoria Ben Kavenagh advised clubs to get involved and check their eligibility.
“WorkSafe has been a tremendous supporter of country football for well over two decades and their commitment to the club safety funding program ensures clubs across regional Victoria can continue to benefit from this important opportunity,” he said.
“Country football clubs bring people and communities together, so it’s imperative that club environments are safe and welcoming, which is exactly what the WorkSafe Club Safety Fund is designed to assist with.
“I encourage clubs to check the eligibility criteria and I thank WorkSafe for their ongoing support of country football.”
All AFL Victoria country football and netball clubs are eligible to submit an application, with the stream now open and is set to close on August 6, 2023.
Clubs applying must provide evidence that a grant is needed to improve the safety of their grounds and surrounding buildings.
Full eligibility criteria and the link to apply is available here or at https://www.aflvic.com.au/worksafe-club-safety-fund
WorkSafe executive director of external affairs Sam Jenkin said the organisation was pleased to roll out the grant funding for another year.
“WorkSafe is proud of its long history in supporting country football and netball in Victoria, and WorkSafe’s Club Safety Fund demonstrates our commitment to keeping regional Victorians safe at work and at the club they love,” he said.
“Country football and netball clubs are the lifeblood of regional Victorian communities and I encourage all clubs to submit an application for this important initiative.”