Q: How do I apply for Remote Sporting Schools funding?
A: During the application open dates, remote schools can submit one application each year for the grant type/s they are eligible for.
Details about the application open and close dates will be available via the Remote Sporting Schools website, our Sporting Schools updated (term newsletter) and social media account.
Schools can also view our help centre article here, for a step-by-step guide on how to apply for a Remote Schools grant.
Q: How do I know if my school is classified as Remote?
A: Schools can search their Geolocation through the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) website.
Q: How can I contact Sporting Schools?
A: For general Sporting Schools related enquiries, please contact our Program Operations Centre on the following channels:
- Submit a request: https://support.sportingschools.gov.au/hc/en-us/requests/new
- Email: support@sportingschools.gov.au
- Call: 1300 785 707
Our Program Operations Centre works 8.30am - 5pm Monday to Friday (NSW/VIC/ACT time) and observes national and ACT holidays.
Q: Do I need to book a program in the School Portal?
A: If successful with your application, you will have the option to submit a booking enquiry if you wish to engage with one of our partnered sports or registered providers. It is not a requirement that remote schools are to book a program through the school portal.
If you need assistance with making an online sports booking enquiry, then please see the article below:
How to make a sports booking enquiry (Remote school)
Q: How can Sporting Schools funding be spent?
A: Sporting Schools funding can be used to cover the costs of delivering Sporting Schools partner sport programs in line with the program parameters and terms and conditions. This includes offering Remote Sporting Schools programs as a free service. Schools must not request payment from students or families to participate in activities
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