If you have been selected in a Metropolitan North representative team and would like to find out more about financial assistance, read the information below.
Indigenous students
If you are a student who is of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent who has been selected in a representative team, assistance from
South West Indigenous Network (SWIN) may be available to you on application. Please ensure that all financial obligations to Metropolitan North are met by the due date. Use your receipt along with your application for assistance to SWIN.
SWIN—Pathways program
The Pathways Programs is SWINs priority program. It was created to further the sporting journeys of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people through assistance with the costs of competing, which can often exempt families from being able to send their young people to competition. This program provides pathways for young people to travel the state to represent their communities at regional and state level sporting competitions.
The outcomes from this program include increased Indigenous representation in sport, health and fitness for Indigenous youth, rise in confidence and pride for the young person, their family and their community.
For more information, please contact Nadia Johansen (SWIN Pathways Coordinator).
Emerging Athlete Pathways
Emerging Athlete Pathways aims to foster the development of young athletes and support elite athlete pathways by providing financial assistance to help alleviate the costs associated with attending championship events. The subsidy provides financial assistance through 3 event tiers and supports attendance at specific state, national and international events.
Officials (such as coaches, referees and scorers) officiating at eligible events can also apply for assistance if they meet the eligibility criteria.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Currently applications can only be made and processed after participation at the event. Applications must be correctly submitted within 6 months of the event start date.
Applications can be accepted for events that have been held in the last 6 months. Future events list on the website are subject to change. Events will be updated once confirmation is received from the event organiser.
Local Sporting Champions
The
Local Sporting Champions program provides financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12-18 participating in state, national or international championships.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
If successful, applicants will receive $500-$750 towards the cost of attending their championships
- Base Grant: $500
- Applicants travelling 800km - 1999km to their nominated championships: + $100
- Applicants travelling internationally or greater than 2000km to their nominated championships: + $200
- Applicants residing in a rural electorate: + $50