FOOTBALL Federation Sunraysia (FFS) will receive $10,000 to deliver a set of 50 all-abilities soccer clinics for young people aged seven to 12.
The FFS is one of a number of organisations that will share in $3 million through the VicHealth Reimagining Health Grant to help locals build better social connections with each other and the community, provide greater opportunities for physical activity and increase access to healthy, affordable food.
The project will help filter young people from the area into both social and more structured forms of participation in the sport, with the aim to increase the number of girls and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse community members involved.
Member for Northern Victoria Wendy Lovell welcomed the funding.
“This much-needed funding from VicHealth aims to ensure local organisations can continue supporting our community to get their health and wellbeing back on track in 2021 and beyond,” Ms Lovell said.
“The Mildura region’s grassroots organisations understand our communities needs and can deliver locally-led solutions to empower local residents to improve their health and wellbeing in the wake of the pandemic.”
VicHealth CEO Dr Sandro Demaio said community organisations play a vital role in helping Victorians hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic and bushfires to connect and take care of their wellbeing.
“This funding is about empowering fantastic grassroots organisations so Victorians facing disadvantage can enjoy the physical and mental health benefits of being active, eating healthy food and being socially connected,” Dr Demaio said.
“Protecting our health and wellbeing is more important than ever, so we’re thrilled to be able to help more Victorians enjoy better health and wellbeing through the direct support of their local clubs, organisations and community groups.”
