Women and girls in Tallangatta will find it easier and more enjoyable to play sport and be active as a result of a $553,595 grant to Tallangatta Netball Association.

Tallangatta Netball Association was selected to receive the funding under the Australian Government’s $200 million Play Our Way Program. This program is designed to remove barriers, address discrimination and promote equality for women and girls to participate in sport and physical activity.

It will use the money to upgrade the netball courts at Sandy Creek Reserve and transform the facilities for the Tallangatta and District Netball Association. This funding will double the capacity for training and matches, opening up more opportunities for participation and fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for women and girls in sport.

Tallangatta Netball Association is one of the 166 groups around the nation selected to receive Play Our Way funding for new or modified facilities for women and girls across a range of sports.

Funding will complement the $55.6 million offered to 124 organisations under Stream 2: Participation and Equipment, and will be offered nationwide, with a focus on facilities for women and girls who face additional barriers to participation. This includes women and girls who have a disability, are First Nations people or from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Sport, Anika Wells:

“Play Our Way is all about creating greater opportunities for women and girls to have an equal chance to get the fun, satisfaction and health benefits sport offers.

“The huge response to the grants, and the range of great project ideas, show that Australian communities want to be more supportive of women and girls.”

Quotes attributable to Senator Darmanin:

"This is an exciting step forward for local netball, providing modern facilities that meet the needs of a growing community of players and supporters. It’s fantastic to see a focus on creating spaces where everyone can feel welcome and included."

"Sport brings people together, and this project is about ensuring women and girls have the facilities they need to thrive.

“The funding to the Tallangatta Netball Association will strengthen participation, promote equality, and support a more inclusive future for netball in the region."

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MEDIA CONTACTS: 

Minister Wells                             Chris Garry                      0472 840 665

Senator Darmanin                    Rose Steele                     0405 000 680