The Minns Labor Government will invest $30 million in improving grassroots sports facilities to turbocharge the growth of women and girls sport across NSW through a brand new Level the Playing Field program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This program will support the growth of women and girls sport in NSW after a recordbreaking FIFA Women\u2019s World Cup during which the Matildas inspired the nation, and an unbelievable 12th World Cup championship win by the Diamonds at the Netball World Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Level the Playing Field program will allow grassroots sporting groups to access funding to upgrade and build sporting facilities for women and girls in their local communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The program is expected to fund 100 new and upgraded facilities and will contribute to fostering a safe and inclusive environment for women and girls to train and play, by delivering fit-for-purpose facilities and amenities such as change rooms, accessibility improvements, and improved lighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As part of the budget, the Minns Labor Government is also delivering on its promise to support local community and school sports through a number of other initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Football in Schools Program in Western Sydney will also receive $14.5 million, partnering with the Western Sydney Wanderers and Macarthur Bulls to support local school sporting teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Central Coast will receive $3.7 million to improve football infrastructure and programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This will include a synthetic playing field in Tuggerah, as well as training facilities for the new Central Coast Mariners A-Leagues Women\u2019s team. Funding for these projects will be matched by the Central Coast Mariners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This funding also includes $1 million for the Central Coast Mariners community programs for at-risk youth and disadvantaged adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The budget will more than double funding for state sponsored organisations (SSOs), such as Football NSW and Sport NSW, from $2.45 million to $5 million in 2023\u20132024, and $10 million in 2024\u20132025 and 2025\u20132026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These new agreements will include incentives for SSOs to achieve specific outcomes in increasing female participation in their organisations and improving their governance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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