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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.

Francesca Neri  

A perfect landing for 3 Special Olympic gymnasts

by Sport and Recreation Victoria | 3 Aug 2023

Nothing can stop these Victorians from participating in something they love – gymnastics. 

Female football player kicking a ball  

Pitch perfect: Olympic Park scoring goals for West Heidelberg

by Sport and Recreation Victoria | 1 Aug 2023

Facility upgrades are helping Heidelberg United Football Club reach new heights.

Isabella Accardo kicking a soccer ball  

Bend it like Accardo

by Sport and Recreation Victoria | 20 Jul 2023

Isabella Accardo is doing everything she can to make it as the next Matilda and she’s definitely one to watch.

Madison Evans  

Take the plunge and become a swim instructor

by Sport and Recreation Victoria | 13 Jul 2023

Looking for a fast lane into a new job opportunity, well why not try swim teaching?

Four females from the Frawley family standing on a football oval, one holding a red football that reads 'for Spud'  

Chelsea Frawley carries her father’s legacy in mental fitness

by Sport and Recreation Victoria | 21 Jun 2023

Chelsea Frawley, the eldest daughter of St Kilda legend, Danny Frawley, is kicking goals by raising awareness of mental health on and off the field.

View from behind of ice hockey players sitting on the sidelines wearing their uniform trimmed with rainbow and holding a rainbow hockey stick  

Southern Lights are helping break the ice for LGBTIQ+ sportspeople

by Sport and Recreation Victoria | 20 Jun 2023

Southern Lights Ice Hockey Club is providing LGBTIQ+ players with a welcoming place to re-engage with team sport and thrive.

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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