Berkeley Vale Rugby League and Sports Club and Killarney Vale AFC have made it onto the list of recipients of grants from the Australian Sports Foundation.
As part of an Active Kids Grants Program, the Clubs will share in a total fund worth $550,000 for free sporting equipment and uniforms.
More than 27,000 kids at 144 community sports clubs around Australia are included in the full list.
Community sports clubs in all states and territories were successful and altogether, 24 different sports received funding, from water polo to archery, rowing to mountain biking and more mainstream sports such as tennis, rugby (league and union) and cricket.
Australian Sports Foundation CEO Patrick Walker said that with families hit by pandemic lockdowns and the loss of the extended community and events that sports club provide, the grants play an important role in providing opportunities for kids and families to return to normal.
“We’re thrilled to be able support over 27,000 kids in sporting clubs in need with this round of Active Kids grants.
The grants have been made possible with the generous funding by The Dickinson Foundation who have stepped up to the plate and offered community sporting clubs the opportunity to receive vital funding for kids in their local communities,” he said.
Nicola Riches