$150 FairPlay vouchers help pressured families cover the cost of kids’ sport.

The pandemic has put additional pressure on family budgets, which is why, if re-elected, we’ll invest $7.5 million to make sure that more than 50,000 Queensland kids can get started in sports.

Our $150 FairPlay vouchers help pressured families cover the cost of kids’ sport.

And with more players on the field, FairPlay vouchers also support clubs to stay open for training and employing locals to help manage club operations.

Because every child deserves the opportunities for fun, friendships and fitness that come with playing a sport and being part of a team!

The Storm couldn’t stop

Redlands Bmx Club

from showing off all their trophies from State and Regional Championships. Well done guys. If your kids are looking for a great sport, check out their Facebook page.

Parents, carers or guardians can apply for a voucher valued up to $150 for their child, which can be used towards sport and active recreation membership, registration or participation fees with registered activity providers.

There is a limit of 1 voucher per child per calendar year.

 Key dates

• 7 October 2020: Round 3 applications closed.

• 11 November 2020: Vouchers expire and must have been presented to an activity provider.

• 25 November 2020: Vouchers must be redeemed by activity providers.

Capalaba rugby league players with Capalaba MP Don Brown. Pic: Redland City Bulletin

1. Check if your child is eligible

You can apply if your child:

• is a Queensland resident aged from 5 to 17 years (inclusive) at the time of application

• did not receive a FairPlay voucher this year

• holds, or whose parent, carer or guardian holds, a valid Department of Human Services Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card with the child’s name on it.

 If you aren't eligible

If you are experiencing financial hardship but don't meet the eligibility criteria, you can seek to apply through a registered referral agent.

2. Make sure your activity is available

Search the activity provider directory to check that:

• your chosen activity is listed

• there is a registered provider near you.

3. Read the terms and conditions

Read and understand the FairPlay voucher application terms and conditions.

4. Access the QGrants online system

You will need a QGrants account to apply—create an account if you don’t have one. Watch the video to find out how to easily create your QGrants account.

Watch the video to find out how you can apply for a FairPlay voucher when the round is open.

If you are successful

If your application is successful, your voucher will appear on the screen and a copy will be sent to your registered email address (you may need to check your junk mail).

Learn how to use your voucher.

 Contact us

Email fairplayvouchers@npsr.qld.gov.au
Call 13 QGOV (13 74 68)
Get help using QGrants

Apply for a voucher HERE

State government commits more than $4.13 million to Project Booyah youth program

THE state government has committed more than $4.13 million over four years to the Project Booyah youth program for disengaged teens.

Story: Redland City Bulletin

HELPING TEENS: Redlands MP Kim Richards and Capalaba MP Don Brown at a Project Booyah graduation ceremony.

It comes about two years after a funding squabble between the state and federal governments.

The program is run by Queensland Police at nine sites across Queensland, including Capalaba's PCYC.

Redlands MP Kim Richards said the program helped at-risk young people turn their lives around and had been a life-changing experience for many in the Redlands.

"The program targets at-risk young people with an intensive 16-week course designed to build the life skills they need to get on the right track," she said.

The state will also spend $1.29 million to make Project Booyah's post-graduate component a permanent fixture and will permanently fund a school-based adaptation of the program.

Ms Richards said the move would help support young Queenslanders and build safer communities.

"Project Booyah has an outstanding track record of delivering for young Queenslanders, but the hard work does not end with graduation from the program," Ms Richards said.

"Framing the Future - the post-Project Booyah support program for graduates - is now permanently funded to mentor graduates and to continue to connect them with employment, education and training opportunities.

"After a successful trial on the Gold Coast, a new school-based adaption of Project Booyah called RESPECT will be expanded to locations across Queensland ... "

The state and federal governments had fought over Project Booyah funding arrangements in 2018.

Ms Richards said the federal government had pulled funding for the program but Mr Laming fired back, saying only one-off grants would be sought as it was a Queensland Police-run program.

Capalaba MP Don Brown said a Griffith University evaluation showed the program was highly successful in reducing youth offending.

"(It) found that the majority of participants did not go on to offend again," he said.

"It also determined that for every dollar invested in Project Booyah directly saves the community $2.55.