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Sport and Recreation Victoria

We are dedicated to supporting Victoria’s sport and recreation sector and inspiring Victorians to get active. Sport and recreation is an integral part of Victoria’s social and economic life.

A strong, vibrant and interconnected system supports over 3.8 million Victorians to play sport and be engaged in active recreation.

Gunaikurnai man Ricky Baldwin standing next to Indigenous artwork  

Coach changing the game for Aboriginal athletes

by Sport and Recreation Victoria | 29 May 2023

Ricky Baldwin is using sport to help change the lives of young Aboriginal athletes.

Lots of people helping cleaning up after the floods  

Helping hands get Mooroopna back in the game after floods

by Sport and Recreation Victoria | 15 May 2023

After the October 2022 floods, an army of local volunteers sprang into action to help get the Mooroopna community back on its feet.

Nilma Darnum football players gathered on a football field  

New lights create a bright future for Darnum Sport

by Sport and Recreation Victoria | 20 Mar 2023

Lighting upgrades for the 125-year-old Nilma Darnum Football Netball Club will strengthen local sport and community ties.

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