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Recreation team update
Our team is always looking to improve our communication channels with our clubs and recreation groups. This newsletter will provide the latest news, events, grants and club development information and ensure you do not miss important information for your club.
We also encourage you to visit our Club Hub Website for all sports club information and resources.
If you have any questions, please contact Bayside City Council Recreation Development Officers:
Alan Webb awebb@bayside.vic.gov.au
Michelle Kein mkein@bayside.vic.gov.au
You are invited to Bayside City Council's Sports Club Development Forum 🏏⚽
Representatives from all Bayside sports and recreation clubs are encouraged to join us at the upcoming Sports Club Development Forum on Monday 22 July 2024. We value the terrific role that your club plays for our local community and appreciate the work carried out by so many great volunteers.
We are committed to supporting and developing clubs. This Forum will provide information and resources to help with service delivery and give you an excellent opportunity to network and build positive working relationships.
Key information:⏰ When: 📍 Where: 🥪 Light refreshments will be provided. 🙏 RSVP: We look forward to seeing a representative from each club on the night. |
✨Topics include:Gender Equity: Councils new Fair Access Policy and Action Plan – Council and Club actions and next steps. Sport Facility User Guide: updates and requirements for sports clubs. Good Sports: Club member wellbeing, mental and physical health. Club Regulations, compliance & Child Safe Standards: regulatory updates and Council support. Club development and support: volunteers, grants and funding. Council updates – staff and projects. |
Fair Access Policy Update
Bayside has an endorsed a gender equitable Fair Access Policy and Fair Access Action Plan.
The primary focus of the policy and action plan is to promote equitable opportunities for women and girls on and off the field. We will work alongside community clubs, community participants and recreation patrons creating safe and fair environments.
The Fair Access Policy requires Council community sporting and recreation facilities to be made available for everyone. Ultimately, this means that everyone in Bayside, should have fair and reasonable access and the ability to feel safe whilst being active around Bayside.
For any enquiries please contact Aimee White at aimeewhite@bayside.vic.gov.au
#ItsTimeForFairAccess
Young Women's Program
Share the flier above with your community so they can join in on our exciting program packed with awesome activities, interactive workshops, and meaningful discussions.
Have your say: Club Facilities survey
We welcome your feedback on Councill facilities used by your club.
Complete a quick two minute facilities survey now.
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Future Plans
What is most important to you for Council to focus on and deliver over the next four years?
There are many ways to get involved from completing a survey, joining a representative community panel, or simply having a chat at one of our pop-up events.
Complete the survey and you'll also go into a draw to win one of five $100 gift cards! T&Cs apply.
Grants
Grant update
Thank you and congratulations to clubs that applied for Bayside City Council Annual Community Grants 2024-25. Successful applicants will be announced after the August Council meeting.
Bayside City Council has recently been successful in application for Play Well (Stream 2) grant funding from the Australian Sports Commission. This grant will fund a series of come and try sessions across a number of popular sports.
While the sessions are available to all young people in Bayside, our promotion and communications strategy will aim to reach families and children from low SES cohorts of our community, as they face significant financial barriers to participation in sport. Grant funding can assist with registration fees, uniform etc. We will be providing more information over the next couple of months.
Recommended grant websites:
Inland Rail Community Sponsorship & donations (open)
Sport and Recreation Victoria Grants (on-going)
State Government of Victoria - Victorian Grants (on-going)
Grant Connect Government Grants List (on-going)
Sports Community - Victorian Grants (on-going)
Business Victoria Grants (on-going)
Dylan Alcott Foundation (on-going)
Scouts fundraising grants (on-going)
Bowls Victoria Grants (on-going)
Tennis Community Grants (on-going)
AFL Womens and Girls Community Grants Program (on-going)
AFL Grant Opportunities (on-going)
Life Saving Foundation – Grant Seeking Unit (on-going)
Upcoming Events
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