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The 10-year Activate! Queensland 2019-2029 Strategy - delivered through a series of multi-year action plans and aiming to get more Queenslanders moving, more often has received a $15 million boost from the state budget.

The Minor Infrastructure Program, aimed at helping sporting clubs and active recreation organisations, is receiving an additional $9.5 million through the State Budget.

The Active Clubs program is receiving $1.9 million, the ActiveKIT program is receiving $1.3 million, and the Emerging Athletes Pathways Program is receiving $2.3 million

The Minor Infrastructure Program is designed to help sporting clubs and active recreation organisations deliver new and upgraded infrastructure projects.

Logan Basketball General Manager Mitch Young noted "more and more boys and girls are looking to take up basketball, so it's vital we have the appropriate infrastructure in place to cater for that growth.

"Additionally, we want our organisation to be as welcoming and inclusive as possible, and programs like the Minor Infrastructure Program and Active Clubs assist us to have the facilities to make that happen.

Active Clubs provides funding to not-for-profit local and regional sport and active recreation organisations to support volunteers, as well as assist with the purchase of on-field and off-field equipment and provide increased physical activity opportunities.

Through the first three rounds of the program, more than $11.5 million has been approved to support 5,275 local projects in clubs across the state.

The State Budget also sees $1.3 million allocated to the ActiveKIT program.

The ActiveKIT initiative responds to trends and needs of Queenslanders who want to be more active and ensures the active industry is leading the way in innovative solutions that get Queenslanders moving, more often.

A further $2.3 million has been earmarked for the Emerging Athletes Pathways Program to support eligible young athletes, coaches and officials by providing financial assistance to help alleviate the costs associated with attending state, national and international events.

These programs build on the State Budget's $33.5 million expansion of the FairPlay program, designed to assist with cost-of-living pressures faced by families and the rising prices of registering their children for organised sport and recreation activities.

Further information:

For more information on the Minor Infrastructure Program

For more information on the Active Clubs, ActiveKIT and Emerging Athletes Pathways Programs

Image. Credit: Logan Basketball 

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