Sporting Schools is an Australian Government initiative designed to help schools increase children's participation in sport and connect them with community sport opportunities.
Sporting Schools programs are provided free to children and their families to help students build the confidence and capability to be active for life. To help achieve this, the Australian Sports Commission has partnered with more than 40 national sporting organisations (NSOs) and national sporting organisations for people with disability (NSODs). There is a program for primary schools and a targeted program for Year 7 and 8 students in secondary schools.
How to apply
Before applying, you must read and understand the Sporting Schools:
To apply you must:
- meet all eligibility criteria
- be a nominated contact on the school’s Sporting Schools account with a registered individual username and password
- agree to the terms and conditions
- submit your application prior to the closing date.
Schools can submit one application each term for the grant type/s they are eligible for and can nominate up to three partner sports in their application. Combined schools and special schools may apply for a primary and secondary school grant each term if they meet the eligibility criteria.
Schools must apply for a grant via the new School portal on the Sporting Schools website. Applications cannot be submitted in any other form.
The objectives of Sporting Schools are to:
- engage primary school students in free, high-quality sport programs at school
- engage secondary school students (Years 7-8) in free, high-quality sport programs at school, particularly inactive students, girls, and students attending schools in disadvantaged areas
- establish partnerships between sporting organisations and schools to promote involvement in sport outside of school
- develop the capability of schools and teachers to provide students with positive sport experiences
- build the capability of coaches and the sport workforce
- support life-long involvement in sport and physical activity to enhance health and wellbeing.
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