Every Child Now Eligible for FairPlay Sports Vouchers

This article will give you the information you need to know about the FairPlay QLD Sport Vouchers.

Are you looking to find out more about FairPlay Government Sports Vouchers? We know that right now family finances are being stretched and this scheme is here to help!

Thousands of young Queenslanders can kickstart their favourite sport or activity as the State Government’s FairPlay vouchers has launched!

From 1 July 2024, 150,000 FairPlay vouchers of up to $200 will be available to every Queensland child aged five to 17 years, with another 50,000 vouchers of up to $200 for children under the current eligibility criteria.

This will help all families experiencing cost-of-living pressures to access sport and active recreation programs.

Previously, only parents, carers and guardians who hold a current Services Australia Health Care Card or a Pensioner Concession Card could apply.

Get Started >>> If you haven’t registered in previous years, you can do so here and apply from 1 July.

More than 210,000 FairPlay Vouchers have been redeemed since the program’s inception in 2019. An investment of more than $26 million contributed towards reducing the cost of sports memberships, registration or participation fees. FairPlay is part of a suite of Queensland Government initiatives aimed at helping Queenslanders with national cost-of-living pressures.

Clubs and active recreation providers participating in or wanting to participate in FairPlay can find more information at www.qld.gov.au/fairplayvouchers.

There are many sports and activities to choose from including cricket, tennis, football, basketball, netball, scouts, roller skating, equestrian, canoeing, BMX, cheer-leading, and martial arts.

Am I eligible for the FairPlay government sport vouchers?

Parents, carers or guardians can apply for a voucher valued up to $200 for their child/young person. These vouchers can be used towards the cost of membership, registration and/or participation fees for eligible activities with registered physical activity providers. There is a limit of 1 voucher per child per calendar year.

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.

The 50,000 vouchers under the current system is open to anyone who 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.

Find out more

More information is available at this link.

• call 13QGOV
• email fairplayvouchers@npsr.qld.gov.au

What sport and recreation clubs are participating?

There are thousands of registered activity providers onboard across the state with a sport or activity to help young Queenslanders get involved in 2024. More are being added all the time. For a full list of the clubs, which you can sort by postcode and/or sport, click here.

Using the FairPlay government sports vouchers

Once you have determined that your chosen club accepts the vouchers and you have received your voucher, you then must present the voucher to your chosen club.

• Ensure the club is on the list as one that accepts the vouchers.
• Present to the club at time of registration and before the expiry date.
• The voucher will cover the costs of membership and/or participation up to the value of $150. You will be expected to cover any costs outside of that figure. 

Remember, vouchers are issued on a first come first served basis and there are a limited number of vouchers allocated per round. Once they run out, there are no further vouchers, so get in quick!