Welcome
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.

Record crowds in Melbourne for the Australian Open
Record crowds of more than 650,000 people have flocked to Melbourne Park, making this year’s Australian Open the most successful in its colourful 105-year history.
Melbourne Park will also remain the home of the Australian Open for decades to come, thanks to a multi-million dollar transformation of the world class precinct.
Unsung Heroes of Grassroots Sport Recognised at the 2009 Sport and Recreation Awards
Outstanding efforts of local unsung heroes throughout Victoria were honoured at the Victorian Government’s 2009 Sport and Recreation Awards. Hosted by the Minister for Sport and Recreation, James Merlino, bushfire affected Whittlesea Football Club, Kinglake Football Netball Club, and Marysville Golf and Bowls Club shared top honours when they were presented with the Minister’s Award, along with 8 other winners in various categories, at a special event held at the MCG.
Access for All Abilities
Access for All Abilities is a Victorian Government initiative coordinated by Sport and Recreation Victoria. The new Access for all Abilities brochure (PDF 1133 kb) or (Word 100 kb) provides information on what Access for All Abilities can do for you. For more information on Access for All Abilities visit the Access for All section of this website.
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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