Active Communities

2008 Sport and Recreation Awards

The Awards aim to encourage, recognise and reward innovation and exceptional achievements across all areas of the sport and recreation sector in Victoria. A total of $50,000 in cash prizes is up for grabs, so get your nomination in today! Read more about the 2008 Sport and Recreation Awards.

Go for your life

Sport and Recreation Victoria (SRV) plays a key role in the State Government’s initiative to encourage Victorians to lead a healthier and more active life. Find out more at Go for your life.

Active Women and Girls

SRV funds and supports a diverse range of initiatives relating to women’s and girls’ participation in the sport and recreation sector. Find out more at Active Women and Girls.

Commonwealth Games Legacy

Some $26 million of budget savings from the Commonwealth Games is now being ploughed back into Victorian sport and has been committed across specific program areas. Find out more about the Commonwealth Games Legacy.

Access for all

SRV oversees a number of initiatives aimed at increasing access to sporting opportunities for people of all abilities. Find out more at Access for All.

Indigenous Sports

SRV delivers programs to increase access to sport and recreation opportunities for Indigenous communities. Find out more at Indigenous sports.

Professional Boxing and Combat Sports

SRV plays a key role in overseeing compliance for the boxing and combat sports industry. Find out more and obtain registration and licence forms at Boxing and Combat Sports.

Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD)

SRV supports a number of initiatives targeting people from CALD backgrounds.

Two notable examples are the Centre for Multicultural Youth Issues which assists in the development of sport sector projects for CALD communities, and the Welcome to the AFL Multicultural Program.

After the Games

The Victorian Government has developed a number of legacy initiatives to build on the success of the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games.

Water Safety

For information on water safety visit Play it Safe by the Water.

Web Site Updates

DPCD's websites are progressively being updated to reflect the changes following the establishment of the department. This means you will continue to see some references to the Department for Victorian Communities (DVC) as changes are being made.