Games On! for Queensland with funding for grassroots clubs to flow in Budget

The Crisafulli Government is delivering funding for key upgrades to grassroots clubs across Queensland through the Games On! community sports infrastructure program. 

117 community sporting clubs identified for upgrades as a part of the first round of the Games On! program will be fully funded in the upcoming Queensland Budget, with payments for the first 19 clubs currently being processed. 

Games On! will deliver new and upgraded fields and courts, clubhouses, changerooms and lighting – to improve the capacity of local clubs and allow more Queenslanders to play their favourite sport. 

This investment in grassroots sports is delivering on the Crisafulli Government’s commitment to ensure all Queenslanders benefit from the 2032 Games. 

It follows the announcement of new $200 Play On! Sport Vouchers in the upcoming Queensland Budget, which will deliver cost of living relief for families and allow more kids to be involved in junior sport. 

Parents with children aged between five and 17 are eligible to apply for one voucher per child during either the summer and winter rounds, with a specific allocation for those in regional areas, or living with a disability. 

More than 9,250 Queensland families have pre-registered for Play On! Sport Vouchers in the first 24 hours, and dozens of new clubs have expressed interest in signing up. 

Premier David Crisafulli said these two programs would see the largest investment in community sport the State has seen in the lead up to the 2032 Games and beyond. 

“This is about investing in our grassroots clubs so more Queenslanders can play more sport,” Premier Crisafulli said.   

“Play On! Sports Vouchers will help get kids on the field, but Games On! will provide them with the field to play on. 

“Investing in local clubs ensures they continue to be the heart and soul of their communities for decades to come.” 

Minister for Sport and Racing and Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tim Mander said Games On! was about growing the next generation of Queensland athletes. 

“We want to make Queensland the undeniable home of Australian sport and the Games On! program will play a key role in achieving that goal,” Minister Mander said. 

“This program will deliver the upgrades local sporting clubs need to be the launch pad for future champions and provide opportunities for more Queenslanders to be active. 

“Together, Games On! and Play On! Sports Vouchers, are levelling the playing field for Queenslanders.” 

The first round of the Play On! Sports Vouchers will open at 9:00am on 4 August 2025. 

To pre-register and for more information visit: qld.gov.au/playon     

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