Category: Facilities

Aug 25
PILA Goal Subsidy Program gives grassroots clubs a boost in 2026

Grassroots football clubs across Australia can get financial help to upgrade their goal posts through the 2026 PILA Goal Post Subsidy Program.

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Jun 30
Women’s Football Is Booming – But Is Your Club Ready for the Surge?

From improving equality in facilities and access, to unlocking funding opportunities, boosting media coverage, strengthening sponsorships, and building stronger development pathways — grassroots clubs have a clear blueprint to grow women’s football. Those who invest in culture, visibility, and opportunity now will be the ones leading the game into the future.

Apr 10
Stop Complaining, Start Building: Why Proactive Clubs Always Win

Your club is stuck in a “time warp” facility, sharing a severely overused pitch with another code, while a club a few suburbs over just scored millions of dollars in council funding...

Mar 19
Queensland’s $1 million grant to promote athletes with disability

With the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games on the horizon, Queensland has unveiled a $1 million plan to boost disability sport—but questions remain over whether it can deliver lasting change.

Aug 23
Western Australian Institute of Sport to earn $20.8m funding boost

The Cook Government is set to inject a $20.8 million funding boost over four years to enhance the operations and athlete development programs at the Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS) in preparation for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles and the 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane. Starting from 2024-25 and continuing until 2027-28, […]

Jul 30
Strengthening Regional Community Sport supporting Victoria’s strategic projects

The Strengthening Regional Community Sport 2024-2027 program is designed to provide grants for local, strategic projects aimed at boosting participation in sports, both on and off the field. This initiative aims to create stronger, more resilient, self-sufficient, and sustainable sports communities across regional Victoria. The program offers grants of up to $300,000 over three years […]

May 27
Significant Sporting Events Program open for organisations

Sport and Recreation Victoria have released the Significant Sporting Events Program which helps sporting, community and event organisations to deliver significant sporting events in Victoria. The fund supports events that are national or international focus or have regional significance and are recognised by a relevant sporting body. There are three types of grants that are […]

May 23
Landmark $304 million funding for Sunshine Coast sporting venues

The Queensland Government has confirmed that there will be $300 million funding commitment for Sunshine Coast’s Olympic venues, including a $148 million stadium upgrade to host football matches. The Sunshine Coast Stadium will receive a $148 million upgrade to ensure it attracts world-class sport, recreational and entertainment events. On top of the stadium upgrade, there […]

Mar 22
Play Our Way program promises more important funding for women’s football

The Australian Federal Government is accepting applications for its Play Our Way program, a $200 million initiative to provide better facilities and resources for girls’ and women’s sport. The total funds will be spread over a three year period – 2024-2025 to 2026-2027 – in what is expected to be a round-by-round process. The program […]

Mar 12
Applications open for Power of Her funding initiative in South Australia

The South Australian Government is accepting applications for the first round of its $18 million Power of Her funds program, dedicated to improving facilities, equipment and programs for women’s sport. First announced in October last year, the fund follows the Power of Her Leadership Symposium, which brought together leaders from six South Australian women’s sport […]