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Sports Central

Locality: Ballarat, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5331 6966

Address: 25-39 Barkly Street 3350 Ballarat, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.sportscentral.org.au/

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21.05.2022 This week Sports Central is celebrating National Volunteer Week! Join us this #NVW2022 as we recognise and thank the incredible volunteers who play a crucial role in the on-going success of sport across the Central Highlands region! #NationalVolunteerWeek #NVW2022

09.05.2022 Sports Central are proud to again partner with the Tackle Your Feelings Australia program to make mental health training available to community coaches at football netball clubs. Tackle Your Feelings is a FREE mental health training program for community coaches, as well as committee members and other club support staff. We are looking for football netball clubs to participate in 2022. For further information, visit https://sportscentral.org.au/tackling-mental-health-tackle/ or contact Sabelle on 5331 6966 (ext. 104).

25.01.2022 Do you care for a family member or friend with a disability? Are you wanting to meet like minded people? Come and join a newly formed walk and talk carer's group and take some time out to support your physical and mental health. Leisure Networks Golden Plains Shire Council VicHealth https://sportscentral.org.au/carers-walk-and-talk-support-/

25.01.2022 Join the board and staff of Sports Central tomorrow afternoon for our 2020 AGM. The session will feature a summary of the work that we have undertaken over the last year and will showcase examples of the successful partnerships and initiatives that we have recently established. RSVP at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QH8Z9K2

24.01.2022 The final installment of "Make your Move" is on tomorrow featuring a free Bootcamp with Genki Fit. This is a great opportunity to get you moving. This session is suited for beginners to advanced, as all movements can be modified. Register via https://bit.ly/2FmhzJc #WomensHealthWeek2020 #freebootcamp #makeyourmove2020

24.01.2022 Are you interested in learning about your health, getting active with a range of fun workouts, making new friends and being involved in your local community? Then Daughters of the West is for you! Register your interest by visiting https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/daughters

24.01.2022 Squash and Racquetball Go is coming to Ballarat. Check out what it's all about in this webinar! To register your interest in this program send an email to [email protected]. #GetActiveCH Ballarat Squash and Racquetball Association

24.01.2022 FREE TO GOOD HOME! We've got a collection of office furniture items that we need gone. Please comment on this post or contact the page directly to secure an item. Hurry, it's first in best dressed! ... Items include: - Medium round table (black) - Corner desk - Desk chairs x 5 (Update: SOLD) - Brochure cabinet - Medium round table (wooden) Pick up only. Must be collected from between 4pm - 6pm on Monday 31st August from 1305 Sturt Street Ballarat.

23.01.2022 GRANT OPEN! The Sporting Club Grants Program is now open and provides funding to sporting organisation across three categories: Uniform and Equipment: Up to $1,000 Skill Development: Up to $5,000... Organisation Operational Capacity: Up to $5,000 Discover more: https://sportscentral.org.au/sporting-club-grants-program-/

22.01.2022 Check out this great online opportunity for clubs and individuals.

21.01.2022 Find out new and fun ways to stay active in the Central Highlands region with our latest newsletter Get Active - February 2021 - https://mailchi.mp/335af89718f6/get-active-february-2021

21.01.2022 All abilities golf programs are coming to Ballarat and Stawell this summer MyGolf All Abilities and Get Into Golf All Abilities are fun, introductory golf programs designed specifically for children and adults with disability. The 5-week programs use games-based activities to teach players the skills of golf in a fun and inclusive environment. They're a great way to get active, learn new skills and make friends! The programs are proudly brought to you by Midlands - Ballar...at RSL Sports and Services Club and Stawell Golf Club, in partnership with Sports Central and Golf Australia. Discover more at https://sportscentral.org.au/all-abilities-junior-and-adul/

21.01.2022 Attend our online Grant Writing Workshop and learn how to write a winning application A post COVID-19 community sporting environment will likely come with increased operational costs and pose challenges when generating income through traditional forms such as social events and sponsorship, so sourcing income through grants has never been more important. Register below and don't miss your opportunity to secure this crucial funding. ... Register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SC-grant-writing-1

21.01.2022 Today is R U OK? Day, a reminder to start a conversation that could change a life today, tomorrow and any day it's needed. Learn what to say after R U OK? so you can keep the conversation going when someone says they're not OK. Visit www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask #RUOKDay #theresmoretosay #RUOK

20.01.2022 Great to see basketball continuing to expand into new areas and communities. Brilliant work Basketball Ballarat!

19.01.2022 Grant Open! Golden Plains Shire Council Community Strengthening Grants Community groups can apply for up to $10,000 for projects that provide outcomes for the benefit of the community.... Applications open on 17 August 2020, and close on 21 September 2020. Groups can apply under the following categories: Healthy Active Living Creative Community Environment and Sustainability Community Safety Guidelines and applications can be found here: https://bit.ly/3dtPSL3.

19.01.2022 Episode 3 of VicHealth This Girl Can VIC podcast series features Sue who was told when she was young that she couldn't play footy with the boys. In this podcast Sue reflects on her early love of football and the importance of focusing on her own wellbeing. Be taken on a journey through the twists and turns of Sue’s life, leading her to the realisation that it’s never too late to find what you love to do and follow your physical activity passion.

18.01.2022 AAA Sport Ballarat's All Abilities Cricket Blast is returning in 2021! All Abilities Cricket Blast is a junior cricket program for children of all abilities. The team at AAA Sport Ballarat support children of all abilities to participate in a fun and inclusive environment. For further information visit: https://www.playcricket.com.au/club-finder/club-details

18.01.2022 Get active through the Virtual Challenge and go into the running to win great prizes - there's over $1,250 in prizes to be won! Register for the Virtual Challenge today: https://www.facebook.com/events/333996281376950 #GetActiveCH

18.01.2022 We are hosting the Money Matters Finance in Community Sport webinars, in partnership with RSM Australia to support community sporting organisations with all things finance These free webinars will be tailored to community sport and focus on generating income and financial management during COVID-19. Register at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/moneymatters20

18.01.2022 In the current climate, staying up to date with the latest industry news and information has never been more important for community sporting organisations. Sign up your organisation as a Sports Central member for free to receive our great range of services and supports. Click here to become a member: https://sportscentral.org.au/free-sports-central-membershi/

17.01.2022 The Get Active Central Highlands - Virtual Challenge begins tomorrow! Register for the Virtual Challenge today and you will go into the draw to win a 3-month gold membership to the Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre. Register via: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CH-VirtualChallenge ... #GetActiveCH

17.01.2022 Episode 2 of VicHealth This Girl Can VIC podcast series features Karen who feels pure joy when she gets active. Physical activity has been a part of Karen’s identity for as long as she can remember. Her world changed when she lost her leg at aged 17. Years later she discovered her love of swimming, which is now central to her life.

17.01.2022 Well developed strategy and planning plays a vital role securing facility upgrades Become a Sports Central member today and start planning for your organisation's future. Click here to become a member: https://sportscentral.org.au/free-sports-central-membershi/

17.01.2022 GRANT OPEN! The Volunteering Victoria Supplementary Grants program provides funding to support the efforts of Victoria’s volunteers as well as to encourage and increase participation in volunteering. Grants of between $1,000 $5,000 are available to enable volunteer involving organisations to strengthen community functioning by increasing participation in volunteering.... Discover more: https://sportscentral.org.au/supplementary-volunteer-grants/

16.01.2022 To support the Central Highlands community during a period of limited sport and active recreation opportunities, we are hosting the Get Active Central Highlands Virtual Challenge The Virtual Challenge encourages the community to get active over a 14-day period to go into the running to win prizes! Proudly brought to you by Ballarat Council, Western Bulldogs Community Foundation, Women's Health Grampians and Rebel Sport.

16.01.2022 To celebrate #WomensHealthWeek , join The Project journalist & producer, Laura Spurway who will host a discussion with Western Bulldogs AFLW Player, Lauren Spark and General Manager, Women’s Football, Debbie Lee on managing pressures on and off the field. Join the free webinar facilitated by Western Bulldogs Community Foundation on Thursday 10th September at 7.30pm. Register now at www.westernbulldogs.com.au/playon

15.01.2022 The Make Your Move Women's Health Week event is back this week in a new online format. Don't miss out on three free online sessions focusing on female health and well-being. The first session will be focused on the female pelvic floor- what women should know and held on Wednesday 7.30pm. Book your place today! Visit: https://bit.ly/2Fd1KUK

15.01.2022 Does your sporting organisation need support when it comes to access and inclusion? Become a Sports Central member today and speak to our team about making your organisation more inclusive for all. Click here to become a member: https://sportscentral.org.au/free-sports-central-membershi/

15.01.2022 Congratulations to the players selected in the inaugural North Ballarat All Abilities MAACA squad MAACA is a cricket competition exclusively for individuals living with an intellectual disability. The competition provides a supportive environment for players to participate in a modified version of cricket. Well done to North Ballarat Cricket Club for leading the way in making cricket across the region more accessible for all!

15.01.2022 We have moved!! The team at Sports Central is excited to announce that we have moved our Ballarat office location to the community hub at Barkly Square, 25-39 Barkly Street, Ballarat. We are thrilled to join a long list of fantastic community organisations that are all under the same roof. The hub is an amazing initiative led by BGT. We look forward to meeting with you at our new office location when it is again safe to do so.

13.01.2022 Join the national Our Life at Home study! We want to hear how COVID-19 impacted your lifestyle. Take our 15 min survey for a chance to win $50. Visit bit.ly/ourlifeathomestudy

13.01.2022 Daughters of the West past participant- Jackie Powell For me, Daughters of the West was a great way to interact with my local community, take the plunge and register, get involved, be present and meet new people! Fun, informative, interactive ways that cover women’s health, both physical and mental, and in such a safe, inclusive space. It’s simply amazing what’s on offer in your own ‘backyard’!... Starting on the 6th of October! Enter via the link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/daughters-of-the-west-onlin

13.01.2022 Women and girls of Ballarat! Remember to join us tonight for the 2nd Ballarat Active Women's Leadership Networking event. The night will feature Cardio Drumming workshop, Q + A discussions with the newly appointed Ambassadors, a chance to meet and chat and loads of good news stories from our community. A great opportunity to meet like minded women in a fun and friendly virtual environment! Don't miss it!

12.01.2022 Tennis 4 Teens! Buninyong & District Tennis Association Starting Wednesday February 10th, this is an exciting program open for 12-17 year olds. No tennis experience necessary! The players will decide how to run the program and what activities to do each week. Check our website for more info and to join. https://play.tennis.com.au/BuninyongAndDistri//TennisTeens VicHealth #GetActiveCH #sportscentral

11.01.2022 Sporting Club Grants close midnight tomorrow! Sporting Club Grants provides funding to sporting organisations across three categories: Uniform and Equipment: Up to $1,000 Skill Development: Up to $5,000... Organisation Operational Capacity: Up to $5,000 Discover more: https://sportscentral.org.au/sporting-club-grants.../

11.01.2022 Next on the menu for Women's Health Week is one for the gutspecifically how what you eat can affect your mental health! This session will be held on Friday with Ballarat Community Health dietitian, Carly Taylor, and is definitely a must-watch for every womanbecause there's nothing much more universal to humans than eating! We all eat and we all have mental health, so why not learn how they're connected? Sign up for the session here: http://ow.ly/SE2550BgB4H #womenshealthweek

10.01.2022 Meet Paul - Virtual Challenge ambassador! Paul loves staying active and enjoys playing football for the Learmonth Football Netball Club. I have always enjoyed participating in any sport and keeping active, it’s a great reason to get some fresh air and you always feel better for doing it.... This year he has been trying to do more running with no football going ahead. But Paul will still be representing his club in the Get Active Central Highlands - Virtual Challenge, in the hope of winning them the the major club prize. Who will you represent? Register today: https://www.facebook.com/events/333996281376950 #GetActiveCH

10.01.2022 Our team are gearing up for the Get Active Central Highlands - Virtual Challenge Get active through the Virtual Challenge and go into the running to win great prizes - there's over $1,250 in prizes to be won! By registering before the 27th of September you will go into the draw to win a 3-month gold membership to the Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre. ... Register at: https://www.facebook.com/events/333996281376950 Photo credit to Lachlan Bence @ The Courier #GetActiveCH

10.01.2022 The Victorian Government announced from 11:59pm on 22nd November, the further easing of coronavirus restrictions, with Victoria taking further steps toward COVID Normal. A summary of restrictions as they impact community sport and recreation can be found on the Central Highlands COVID-19 Safe Sport page or on our website here: https://sportscentral.org.au/covid-19-sport-and-exercise-i/

08.01.2022 Don't let equipment costs be a barrier to participation at your club post COVID-19! The Australian Sports Foundation Active Kids Grants are now open and will support community clubs acquire sporting equipment, sporting kits and uniforms. The Active Kids Grants aim to provide every child with the active childhood they deserve, by helping sporting clubs with additional funds for equipment to increase participation. ... Discover more: https://asf.org.au/news/active-kids-grants-open-now/

08.01.2022 Do you know a young leader wanting to make a difference in the Central Highlands community? Regional Sport Victoria Youth Advisory Council Registrations are now open! RSV are recruiting young people aged 12 to 17 years that can assist in the development and decision-making of regional sporting programs. Applicants from a wide range of sporting experience and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply More information below http://bit.ly/YouthRegionalSport

06.01.2022 GRANT OPENING SOON VicHealth is offering funding to sporting clubs, leagues, associations and recreation groups who can help young people and Victorians experiencing disadvantage with grants of up to $3K, $10K or $50K. Apply on 16 September and funding could hit your account by Nov! Click below for more

05.01.2022 Golden Plains Shire Council are hosting free online dance classes to improve mental wellbeing Sign up today for this 5 week program starting 26th August. No prior skills necessary! All ages and abilities welcome!... Email [email protected] or phone 5220 7111 by 5pm on 26th August to register.

05.01.2022 We are on Instagram! Follow us at @sportscentral.org.au or here: https://www.instagram.com/sportscentral.org.au/

03.01.2022 It's not too late register to attend our online Grant Writing Workshop being held this Wednesday. Register below and learn how to write a winning grant application. Register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SC-grant-writing-1

03.01.2022 Join the Minister for Workplace Safety, Jill Hennessy, Chief Executive of WorkSafe Victoria, Colin Radford and General Manager of the @WBFCFoundation, Kashif Bouns who will discuss the importance of maintaining positive mental health throughout COVID-19 and how we can ensure we have mentally healthy workplaces now and in the future. Register now for the free webinar at www.westernbulldogs.com.au/playon

03.01.2022 We thank our major sponsor Rebel Sport Ballarat and partners for helping to make the Get Active Central Highlands - Virtual Challenge happen. We look forward to seeing our community get active over the next 2 weeks. Discover more:https://www.facebook.com/events/333996281376950 ... #GetActiveCH

02.01.2022 Join us for the Ballarat Active Women and Girls Network: Networking Event #2 Held virtually, this event will bring together like minded women from Ballarat to celebrate and share all things sport and active recreation. This event will provide an opportunity to meet the new ambassadors in a panel discussion, connect with others via facilitated small breakout groups, hear inspiring stories of clubs and activity groups overcoming challenges in their communities and celebrate act...ive women in leadership. Event Details: Wednesday 25th November 7.30pm- 8.30pm via Zoom platform Please register your attendance via https://bit.ly/353X2n4

01.01.2022 As the Get Active Central Highlands- Virtual Challenge is fast approaching we would love to see as many community members joining in and getting active. By registering before the 27th of September you will go into the draw to win a 3-month Gold membership to the Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre. Register NOW to avoid missing out on the chance to win!! Enter via the link https://www.facebook.com/events/333996281376950/.

01.01.2022 WOMEN'S HEALTH WEEK 2020 Join us as we celebrate Women's Health week through "Make Your Move Ballarat", an interactive online series of workshops and physical activity sessions including Pelvic Health and Pilates, Gut Health and Bootcamp for all. Places are limited for this free event. For more information and to register visit: https://bit.ly/3bk59gL... Make your move is a partnership between Sports Central, Ballarat Council, Women's Health Grampians, Ballarat Community Health, Ballarat YMCA and Jean Hailes for Women's Health

01.01.2022 We know that money matters in community sport, so we are hosting the Money Matters Finance in Community Sport webinars to support community sporting organisations with all things finance These free webinars will be tailored to community sport and focus on generating income and financial management during COVID-19. Register at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/moneymatters20