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Sport and recreation is firmly embedded in our culture, with research showing that the majority of Victorians either directly participate in or support some form of activity. Sport and Recreation Victoria maximises both the community value of physical activity and the considerable value of the sport and recreation sector to the Victorian economy.

Victorian Code of Conduct for Community Sport

Every person in Victoria has the right to participate in community sport which is safe, welcoming and inclusive. Equally everyone plays a part in ensuring their actions and behaviours are supportive of these values.

The Victorian Code of Conduct for Community Sport outlines behaviours which are expected to be followed by every person involved in community sport, as well as identifying the behaviours which must not be tolerated.

Sustainable Sports Grounds Program Now Open

Applications for the 2010 - 2011 round of the Sustainable Sports Grounds Program (SSGP) are now open. The SSGP offers Council’s and Local Community Organisations a chance to work together to implement sustainable water management practice and achieve high levels of use and participation at sport and recreation facilities.

Building Inclusive Sport Grants Now Open

The Building Inclusive Sport Grants 2010-2012 are part of the Access for All Abilities Program. The Grants aim to develop new inclusive and innovative sport and recreation opportunities for people with a disability.

Grants to Improve Local Sport and Recreation Facilities Now Open

Applications for the 2011-2012 round of the Community Facility Funding Program (CFFP) are now open. The CFFP offers a chance for local councils and community organisations to work together to upgrade or improve current facilities.

Wanted: 1000 new volunteers for grassroots sport

If you’re a budding coach or official and live in Victoria here’s your chance to sign up for a chance to get some free accreditation and help out your local club.
Sport and Recreation Victoria is running a new campaign ‘Target 1000’ which aims to recruit 1000 coaches and officials into grassroots sport.

How Can Your Club Stamp Out Poor Spectator Behaviour?

Get on board the “Encourage the kids, Support the Game’ campaign
“Encourage the Kids, Support the Game” is a community education campaign, funded by the Victorian Government and VicHealth, which aims to stamp out poor spectator behaviour in junior sport so that players, parents, all spectators and officials can enjoy the game.

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