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Kidsport
KidSport will make it possible for Western Australian children to participate in community sport and recreation, no matter their financial circumstances.
KidSport will allow eligible youth aged 5-18 years to apply for financial assistance to contribute towards club fees. The fees will go directly to the registered KidSport clubs participating in the project through their participating local government.
Eligibility criteria
- Applicant must be aged 5 - 18 years.
- Applicant must have a health Care Card or Pension Concession Card.
- Applicant's primary place of residence must be in the local government area that they are applying to (exceptions may apply).
- It is preferred that applicants register with a club that is in their local government area.
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- Funding will cover the cost of fees to join the nominated sport or recreation club (this may include other or related costs as identified by the club).
- Maximum of up to $200 per child.
- Applicants can only receive funding once per year.
- Fees are only for the nominated registered season.
- No retrospective fees will be paid.
- No limitation to applications per family as long as criteria is met.
- An applicant can be 'validated' by a recognised referral agent. (e.g. school teachers, doctors, police, social workers, local area coordinators)
Register
Clubs can register as a recognised KidSport club with the City of Perth.
A completed application voucher for each child must be completed and returned to the City of Perth, GPO Box C120, Perth WA 6839.