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Sporting programs and financial help

Find financial help for Indigenous athletes and sporting organisations. Funding is also available for people who want to be (or who already are) a sporting coach, official or trainer.

Sports scholarships

Check if you are eligible to apply for a sports scholarship or funding.

Elite Indigenous Travel and Accommodation Assistance Program

The Elite Indigenous Travel and Accommodation Assistance Program offers eligible athletes up to $4000 a year to pay for travel and accommodation costs.

Money is also available for sporting:

  • coaches
  • officials
  • managers
  • trainers.

Nintiringanyi Cultural Training Centre

The Nintiringanyi Sport and Recreation Program help with funding for people wanting to become a sporting official, referee or trainer.

SEQ Indigenous Regional Sports Program

The South-East Queensland Indigenous Regional Sports Program provides financial help to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples involved in sport.

Multicultural Youth Sports Partnership Program

The Multicultural Youth Sports Partnership Program provides funding of up to $50,000 to organisations that can show an ability to deliver sporting programs to youth from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Young Athlete Assistance Program

The Young Athlete Assistance Program can help to cover the cost of travel and accommodation for your next sports event.

Local councils

Contact your local council to see if they offer athletes, coaches, officials or organisations any funding or support.

Get Active Queensland Accreditation Program

The Get Active Queensland Accreditation Program provides free training to Queensland teachers, school sport volunteers, and tertiary and high school students. The training can ultimately lead to recognised accreditation in coaching, officiating and sports first aid.

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Last updated:
15 October 2012

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