Sport
13 September, 2024
Financial boost for local clubs
SEVERAL clubs across the western district have been named among 40 in the state to receive funding through Netball Victoria’s ‘WorkSafe Club Safety Fund.'
Netball Victoria and WorkSafe Victoria this week announced the grants, designed to help improve the safety of sporting facilities across the state for players, volunteers and spectators.
Now in its 22nd year of supporting country netball clubs, WorkSafe’s initiative provides financial assistance in regional areas, allowing clubs to update and install equipment such as post padding, defibrillators and first aid kits.
Grants are also used to contribute towards permanent and portable structures such as shelter sheds for umpires, fences and walkways, along with minor facility maintenance.
All Victorian country netball clubs needing improvements to their facilities, big or small, are eligible to apply each year.
This year 95 applications were received, showing a great demand for upgraded facilities to ensure community netball can continue to thrive.
“Country netball continues to be the heartbeat of many regional towns across the state,” Andrea Pearman, Netball Victoria chief executive officer said.
“It’s imperative that venues and facilities remain safe environments for players, officials, volunteers and spectators so we thank WorkSafe for this initiative and for providing funds to allow netball to thrive.”
Among the recipients in this latest round of funding were North Warrnambool Eagles, Warrnambool Football Netball Club, South Warrnambool Football Netball Club and Port Fairy Football Netball Club.
