Sporting Schools is a $320 million Australian Government initiative designed to help schools increase children's participation in sport and connect them with community sport opportunities.
Sporting Schools programs are provided free to children and their families to help students build the confidence and capability to be active for life.
To help achieve this, Sport Australia has partnered with more than 35 national sporting organisations (NSOs), including Athletics Australia. There is a program for primary schools, and a targeted program for Year 7 and 8 students in secondary schools. For more information visit the Sporting Schools website.
Funding
Sporting Schools offers grant opportunities for primary schools and targeted grant opportunities for secondary schools in relation to year 7 and 8 students. Grants support the delivery of sport-based programs to help students build the confidence and capability to be active for life. Sport Australia has partnered with more than 35 national sporting organisations (NSOs) to facilitate delivery of Sporting Schools programs.
The objectives of Sporting Schools are to:
- improve children’s fundamental movement skills to encourage lifelong participation in physical activity
- increase the awareness of the value of sport in schools
- engage children in high-quality sporting programs
- connect children with sport in their local communities
- develop the capability and capacity of sport to drive nationwide participation growth.
To apply for a Sporting Schools grant and secure funding for your school, head to the Sport Australia website.