Labor is making sport and recreation more accessible for people with disability across regional Victoria.
Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence today announced 73 grants, totaling over $1.3 million, through the 2026-27 Regional All Abilities Participation Grants (RAAPG).
It will support regional sporting clubs and community organisations strengthen and expand inclusive opportunities for people with disability.
Recipients include:
- Bendigo East Amateur Swimming Club – $15,000 to install LumaLanes, an advanced underwater LED visual pacing system. Waterproof light strips lie flat along the bottom of the pool floor, guiding swimmers of all abilities with visual light cues during their laps.
- Castlemaine Circus – $25,000 to deliver an all abilities circus program providing an enjoyable way to stay active, have fun, and improve their wellbeing.
- All Aboard Australia – $25,000 will establish an Inclusive Recreation Coordinator position across the Surf Coast and Greater Geelong regions, creating more opportunities for adults with disability to participate through local partnerships.
- Blind Sports and Recreation – $22,000 to deliver an accessible cycling program across Wangaratta, Shepparton and Bendigo providing tandem cycling opportunities for people who are blind or have low vision.
- Disabled Wintersport Australia: $20,200 to support the employment of a part-time Regional Participation and Operations Support Officer in the snow season to boost access to adaptive programs at Falls Creek, Mount Hotham and Mount Buller.
Since 2024, Labor has provided 249 grants and over $4.6 million in funding through RAAPG.
The grants are part of Labor’s $40 million All Abilities Sport Fund that is removing barriers for people with disability to get involved in sport and recreation in regional Victoria.
Labor is ensuring everyone can enjoy the physical, social and mental health benefits of sport and active recreation.
For more information on the grants and a full list of recipients sport.vic.gov.au
As stated by Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence
“Through this initiative we’re creating inclusive environments for people with disability to not only participate but kick start new opportunities to learn and excel in a range of roles in the sports they love.”
“Congratulations to our Regional All Abilities Participation Grants recipients. I look forward to seeing a new generation of all abilities local champions get their chance to take their sports to a whole new level.”
