Office of Sport in Berry, New South Wales | Government organisation

Office of Sport

Locality: Berry, New South Wales

Phone: +61 131302

Address: 660 Coolangatta Road 2535 Berry, NSW, Australia

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24.01.2022 The Local Sport Grant Program 2020-21 is now open for applications! Whether you want to develop your sport; make it more accessible; host a community sport event or develop your facilities, the Local Sport Grant Program is for you. Tag your club or someone you know below Be sure to get your application in before 5pm Wednesday 7 October 2020. Best of luck! https://bit.ly/2Mu9IJn

23.01.2022 Our team at Berry Sport & Recreation Centre implementing our new approach to keeping you safe... the COVID way!

23.01.2022 School Holiday Kids Club are back for locals at Berry Sport and Recreation Centre! Get the kids off the couch with a fun-filled day full of action and activities! Our day programs are a great way to keep the kids entertained this School Holidays. Unplug and reconnect with nature while making new lifelong friends. For more information and bookings: https://bit.ly/35yksBx

23.01.2022 Did you know you can use your Active Kids voucher for a number of active recreations including Circus?! We visited Circus Monoxide in Wollongong to see how the Active Kids vouchers have helped their students. To find out more and get your kids active! Visit http://bit.ly/36JXrJ0

22.01.2022 It’s fantastic to have clients back on site... We’ve missed you!!

19.01.2022 Applications for the Greater Cities and Regional Sport Facility Fund are now open! There’s $100 million up for grabs over two-years to support new and upgraded sporting facilities in NSW. For more information on the Greater Cities Sport Facility Fund stream visit https://bit.ly/3asccp1. ... For more information on the Regional Sport Facility Fund stream visit https://bit.ly/3mBSHNl. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity! Applications close 26 February 2021.

19.01.2022 Applications for the 2020/21 Surf Club Facility Program are now open! $4 million is available to Surf Life Saving Clubs across NSW to support the construction of new, upgraded and the expansion of safe and inclusive Surf Club facilities in NSW. Applications will be open until 5pm, 3 March 2021 don’t miss out! ... More Info: https://bit.ly/37sBfXa Surf Life Saving NSW #BuildingActiveCommunities

18.01.2022 Get your applications in before the first assessment period closes on the 23rd of November! Up to $1 million in grants is available to eligible sporting clubs and facility owners to purchase and maintain AEDs. Now is your time to score you and your club one of these life-saving devices with up to 75 percent of the cost covered. Apply now for your sports club to access this life saving device learn more, read the guidelines and apply by clicking here http://bit.ly/2y8bgDF

17.01.2022 Regardless of what it says in the coaching manual, it’s likely that at some stage every coach will be called on to be an ‘accidental counsellor’. To help you know when and learn how to ask, Are you OK? R U OK Day have developed a practical conversation guide that also includes information on how to respond appropriately to anyone who says, No. I’m not OK. Download the guide at www.ruok.org.au/... #heysportRUOK

17.01.2022 Hi parents / carers! Berry Sport & Rec Centre still has some vacancies for our KidsClub holiday programs next week. That is Tues 19th & Thu 21st; 830am - 415 pm; lunch, morning & afternoon snacks & facilitated activities included. For more information and to book, go to: https://www.sport.nsw.gov.au/event/kids-club-ages-7-12-40 And ... https://www.sport.nsw.gov.au/event/kids-club-ages-7-12-41

14.01.2022 The Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program for 2020-21 is now open for applications! Now is your time to score you and your club one of these life-saving devices with up to 75 per cent of the cost covered. To find out more or to submit an application, visit https://bit.ly/2y8bgDF

14.01.2022 The NSW ATP Cup Tennis Legacy Fund with more than $5 MILLION being invested in local NSW tennis participation and facilities over the next 3 years! Applications are now open for two categories, with $300,000 available for available for local clubs, councils, and tennis projects across NSW. Applications close 29 September 2020, so find out how to apply now: https://bit.ly/2EFocFN

13.01.2022 Bring the children and family along to find out more about what activities are available in the Bay and basin area and how to get involved. Local AFL, Rugby, Little Athletics, Soccer, Music, Cricket, Scouts will be there. If you are involved in a group or activity and want to be involved call Shamala on 0409 918 820. There will be staff and volunteers on site to help with how to get your active kids and creative kids vouchers. Bring along your child’s Medicare card if you need help with the registration.

12.01.2022 Attention parents and carers! 31 December 2020 is the final date you can redeem your 2020 Active Kids voucher! So don't lose it, use it! Contact an Active Kids Provider today to check if your sport or active recreation programs are open for registrations. Find out more about Active Kids here: https://bit.ly/3afLCzB

12.01.2022 NEW RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COMMUNITY SPORT ACTIVITIES The Chief Health Officer has released new recommendations for community sport and recreation activities to help ensure we reduce the risk of community transmission. To assist organisations with communicating and implementing the recommendations, the letter to community sport organisations and FAQs are available below.... Let’s play our part in keeping community sport COVID Safe! Find Out More: https://bit.ly/2Ee9khz

11.01.2022 There's less than two years to go until the UCI Road World Championships comes to Wollongong! The 2022 Championships will be conducted over 8 days and include road races, time trials, team time trials, cultural events, participation events and other exciting ways to be involved. To find out more or to get involved visit: https://wollongong2022.com.au/

11.01.2022 Show you’ve got your community at heart by applying to have up to 75% of the cost of a life-saving Automatic External Defibrillator covered by the Office of Sport. The 2nd assessment period of the Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program closes on 22 February 2021! Tag your local club below and make sure you don’t miss out find out more at https://bit.ly/2y8bgDF

10.01.2022 Have you ever tried an Indigenous Traditional Game with your students or family before? Over the years sport has played a major role in developing a socially cohesive environment within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Many of the games you see today have evolved from traditional games of the past. ... Check out why our Traditional Indigenous Games page received over 92,000 views in the past 12 months with details on the different traditional games, how to play them and other helpful resources: https://www.sport.nsw.gov.au/clubs/training/tig

10.01.2022 The Her Sport Her Way Year 2 Action Plan has launched! With a focus on supporting leaders and enabling female participation opportunities, the plan reinforces our commitment to ensuring women’s sport stays a priority in terms of investment and visibility. Check it out the full plan at sport.nsw.gov.au/hersportherway... #HerSportHerWay #BuildingActiveCommunities See more

10.01.2022 Roof restoration - inside roof cavity!

09.01.2022 Coolangatta Road Bridge over Broughton Creek, 915 am today

09.01.2022 Team sport not your thing? Shoalhaven is trying something new for their 12-18 year olds, kicking off this Spring! Have a go at some of our many available activities including Aikido, dancing, archery, boxing, mountain biking or weight and resistance training! The best part? They are made more affordable with the use of your $100 Active Kids voucher!... Find out more here: www.sport.nsw.gov.au/active-kids-shoalhaven

09.01.2022 The Chief Health Officer has released updated advice for community sport activities, to commence from Saturday 26 September. This advice relates to spectator attendance at community sport and inter-region travel for activities and competitions. Find out more at the link below and check with your local club and association to see how this affects your activities this weekend.... https://www.sport.nsw.gov.au/novel-coronavirus-covid-19

07.01.2022 Do your local tennis facilities need some ? For more info about the NSW ATP Cup Tennis Legacy Fund Category 2 & 3, read the guidelines and, if eligible, apply before 29th September at 5pm https://bit.ly/2EFocFN.

06.01.2022 The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is a leading structured youth development program, empowering all young Australians aged 14-24 to explore their full potential and find their purpose, passion and place in the world. With NAIDOC celebrations happening throughout Australia this week the Office of Sport would like to recognise two participants who are proudly flying the flag as first Nations people in our Duke of Ed Award program. Lachlan Sharp and Keira Moran are fi...ne examples of the strength and perseverance displayed by their ancestors. They demonstrate and remind us of the Aboriginal spirit we celebrate this week. Read Lachlan and Keira’s stories here: https://www.sport.nsw.gov.au/Lachlan-and-Keiras-Duke-of-Ed- To find out more on the Duke of Ed visit: https://www.sport.nsw.gov.au/dukeofedinburgh

05.01.2022 Following the success of the inaugural ATP Cup earlier this year, the NSW Government has today announced more than $240,000 in funding for 19 projects through the first round of the NSW ATP Cup Tennis Legacy Fund. In partnership with Tennis NSW the funding announced today will enable the delivery of $1.52 million in projects at clubs, associations and council facilities across NSW, leaving a valuable legacy for years to come. Find out more: https://bit.ly/2ITv9Wv

04.01.2022 Want more info on how you can receive a Wollongong 2022 Legacy Partnership Grant? Round 2 of Wollongong 2022 Legacy Partnership Program 2020/21 opens later this month with up to $150,000 available in 2020/21. The guidelines are now available on the website and you can also sign-up for the in-person information session on 18 Feb 2021 Corrimal Community Centre from 5:45pm to 6:30pm.... If you are in the Illawarra Region and want to find out more, how to apply and to register for the info session checkout our website https://bit.ly/3pJqgzl

03.01.2022 Just 2 weeks left to apply for The Local Sport Grant Program 2020-21! Has your local club or council applied yet? Whether you want to develop your sport; make it more accessible; host a community sport event or develop your facilities, the Local Sport Grant Program is for you. Tag your club or someone you know below Get your application in before Wednesday 5pm 7 October. For more information on this year’s Local Sport Grant Program check out our website ... https://bit.ly/2Mu9IJn

03.01.2022 Today is International Youth Day! The Office of Sport’s Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award team celebrate with Award participants around the world, who have been taking a leading role in supporting their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Become #WORLDREADY and join the World’s leading youth development program. ... Find out more https://www.sport.nsw.gov.au/dukeofedinburgh

02.01.2022 The Berry Sport & Rec site & RFS will be doing a burn-off at the site tomorrow morning, 30 August. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

01.01.2022 Don’t miss out on the third and final round of funding! Tag your local cricket club to apply for the last round of T20 Legacy fund! For more info about the NSW ICC T20 World Cup 2020 Cricket Legacy Fund, read the guidelines and, if eligible, apply before 24th August at 5pm https://bit.ly/2AkcVZU.

01.01.2022 Want Fee-free training to help stop the spread of COVID-19? The NSW and Commonwealth Governments have committed a combined $25.5 million to fund fee-free nationally accredited infection prevention and control training. The infection control training will enable your sporting organisation, its participants and employees to better respond to COVID-19 risks on the field and in the workplace, reduce transmission and support customer confidence to re-engage with your organisation.... The training is designed to provide customer-facing employees and volunteers with the skills they need to follow organisational infection prevention and control policies and procedures, including implementing precautions and responding to infection risks. To find out if you are eligible and to apply visit https://bit.ly/3qWmK4J