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Recreation team update
We're always looking to improve our communication channels with our clubs and recreation groups. This newsletter provides the latest news, events, grants and club development information and ensures 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 our Bayside City Council Recreation Development Officers, Alan Webb and Ebony Oliver.
Seasonal handover update ❄️🤝
Finals
Summer tenants are expected to communicate their finals success and continued ground requirements weekly to ensure maintenance can be arranged appropriately.
Maintenance changeover - posts, covers, etc.
In the coming weeks as summer tenants no longer require access to their grounds, Council contractors will be covering synthetic wickets, installing goal posts, completing maintenance works and arranging initial line markings on the grounds for winter tenants. Grounds for winter tenants will be available no earlier than 1 April.
Pavilion inspections and cleaning
Summer tenants are expected to have their pavilions professionally cleaned including steam cleaning of the carpet prior to their scheduled pavilion inspection. Please ensure all club items are removed or stored away, and dates are discussed with your Recreation Development Officer.
No pre-season matches
Practice matches for winter tenants will not be approved until 1 April onwards.
Fair Access updates 🌟💪
As we approach the end of year 1 of the Bayside Fair Access Policy and Action Plan, take a moment to review the sport and recreation club expectations outlined on our Bayside webpage.
Final Fair Access Education Session 1
Fair Access Education Session 1 - focusing on Fair Access Action Plan Development & Gender Equity (Don't miss out on a chance to win a $300 voucher for your club by attending our final session).
- When: 19 May 2025, 6:30pm to 8pm
- Where: Bayside Corporate Centre, 76 Royal Avenue, Sandringham
- Catering provided, great networking opportunity
- RSVP NOW
Shared successes
Let's keep the momentum going by spreading the word about 'Women and Girls' programs in Bayside. We'd love to hear your success stories, activities, and programs. Share them with us and inspire others in our community.
Be part of the new and exciting Bayside Healthy Ageing Guide 💫
Our Bayside Healthy Ageing Guide is having a refresh, and we want local clubs who offer sporting opportunities for older people to be involved.
The Bayside Healthy Ageing Guide is an easy reference for older residents to discover activities that enable them to be healthy and connected to the Bayside community.
If your group would like to be promoted in the guide for free, please complete the online submission form to express your interest before Friday 14 March.
If you require further information or support completing the form, please contact Healthy Ageing via email healthyageing@bayside.vic.gov.au or call 9599 4373.
Bayside Youth Awards 🏆😍
Recognise Young Leaders in Sports and Volunteering
Know a young person making a difference in sports or volunteering?
The Bayside Youth Awards celebrate those who inspire through sports leadership and dedicate time to the community.
To find out more about the following award categories, head to our website.
- Sports Leadership Award
- Community Award.
Nominations close 24 March.
Play Well Grant 💫☀️
No child should miss out on the opportunity to play team sport
Sports can often be the first expense cut from families' budgets when times get tough. Check to see if your family might be eligible for funding for registration, uniforms, equipment, and more through Team Sports 4 All.
To be eligible, a family needs to reside in Bayside and have one of the following:
- A health care card
- Reside in government housing
- Be an asylum seeker.
Sports Club Development Forum update 🎤💪
Bayside's Annual Sports Development Forum will be happening in June 2025. More information coming soon....
Autumn Fest 🎶🍂
Community groups and Bayside sport clubs can register their interest to have a stall for promotion at these events via recreation@bayside.vic.gov.au. All these upcoming events are FREE and family fun for everyone.
Community grants ✍️🤗
Each year, we invite local not-for-profit organisations that contribute to making Bayside a better place to live to apply for a community grant. We're running a series of upcoming grant writing workshops and information sessions to help you craft a strong grant proposal.
Bayside City Council grants:
Annual Community Grant (ongoing)
Quick response grant (ongoing).
Important Dates for Annual Community Grants 2025/26
- 11 March - Effective Grant Writing Workshop - online
- 19 March - Annual Community Grants Information Session - online
- 24 March - Annual Community Grants Information Session - in person
- 26 March - Annual Community Grant round opens
- 1 April - Annual Community Grants Information Session - online
- 10 April - SmartyGrants Software Support Session - in person
- 12 May - Annual Community Grant round closes
- 20 August - Annual Community Grants results published.
Recommended grant websites:
Inland Rail Community Sponsorship & donations (open)
Sport and Recreation Victoria Grants (ongoing)
State Government of Victoria - Victorian Grants (ongoing)
Grant Connect Government Grants List (ongoing)
Sports Community - Victorian Grants (ongoing)
Business Victoria Grants (ongoing)
Dylan Alcott Foundation (ongoing)
Scouts fundraising grants (ongoing)
Bowls Victoria Grants (ongoing)
Tennis Community Grants (ongoing)
AFL Women and Girls Community Grants Program (ongoing)
AFL Grant Opportunities (ongoing)
Life Saving Foundation – Grant Seeking Unit (ongoing).
Youth mental health first aid - EOI ❤️
Bayside City Council is offering youth mental health first aid training to sports clubs for $30 per person (to cover the cost of course materials).
This course teaches participants how to provide initial support to a young person (aged 12–18) who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis, until professional help is received, or the crisis resolves.
Course participants learn about the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in adolescents, how to recognise and respond to an emerging or worsening mental health problem, and the treatments and support available. Participants will build their knowledge, confidence, and skills to provide someone with mental health information and support when it matters most.
To support club volunteers, this 15-hour course will be split into 4 x 3-hour sessions over a month.
Bayside club hub resources and support 👋🌊
