Does Victoria have Active Kids Voucher
Yes! There is a Kids Voucher (by Get Active Victoria) that helps the eligible families get their kids involved in organised sport and active recreation programs.
What is Get Active Victoria Kids Voucher Program
If you are familiar with the Active Kids Voucher or First Lap Voucher in NSW, the Get Active Kids Voucher serves a similar purpose. It supports kids in Victoria to get involved in sport and physical activities.
How do you know if you or your kid is eligible
There are indeed certain requirements that you need to meet in order to be eligible for the Get Active Kids Voucher. Again this information can be found on the official website.
According to the last round of Get Active Kids Voucher, your child must meet the following criteria:
- They are aged 0 to 18 years
- They are a resident in Victoria
- Having a valid Australian Government Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card
- Having on a valid Australian Government Medicare Card.
Where can you use your Get Active Kids Voucher?
There are in fact many activities you can do with your voucher, below are some of the most popular ones.
- AFL
- Archery
- Badminton
- Baseball
- Cricket
- Gymnastics
- Judo
- Netball
- And many others
The most common question asked is can you use it with just any clubs? The answer is NO, you can only use your voucher with clubs that meet the official criterial.
If you have obtained your Get Active Kids Voucher, you can click the link below to find out the Get Active Kids Activity Provider List.
How to claim your Get Active Kids Voucher in Victoria
If you have the voucher, all you need to do is to present your activity provider with your voucher code. They will then reduce the fees up to the value of the voucher which is $200.
How can I apply for Get Active Kids Voucher
Unfortunately, if you did not apply for one last year, the applications for vouchers are now closed. You would need to wait for the next round. Make sure you follow Get Active website or social media and keep an eye out for the next release.