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Growing participation and promoting welcoming, inclusive and safe sport.

Sports Central services the region by:
- Promoting healthy lifestyles in the Central Highlands region
- Supporting community participation in physical activity
- Providing advice, support and assistance for community sport
and active recreation clubs
- Developing partnerships with other organisations to achieve
common goals
- Being an information source or point of contact for your club or
organisation

05/11/2026

Federation University Australia's Dr Meghan Casey invites our sports community’s players, parents, coaches, officials & administrators to participate in a sport concussion research study.

This is an opportunity to inform strategies to improve concussion awareness, education & participant safety across sport.

Participation is voluntary and all responses remain anonymous.

https://federation.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dniUCY9ZcE878fs

05/11/2026

🏐Bring your friends and give volleyball a crack!

Looking for something new to try? Come along tomorrow to week 1 of Project Active Youth with Volleyball Ballarat!

Project Active Youth is giving high school kids across Ballarat the opportunity to try volleyball and other recreational activities for free.

No matter your experience, there's an opportunity to give something new a go each week!

📲 Check out the flyer and register today - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/XWgn3sFvYg

04/11/2026

When racism happens, choosing to act can help shape the culture of your club.

You don’t need to respond perfectly – but responding respectfully can help stop harm, support those affected and make it clear that racism has no place in community sport.

Whether it’s checking in with a teammate, calmly challenging inappropriate behaviour or following up on an incident, small actions can make a lasting difference.

Find practical resources and guidance to help your coaches, volunteers and club leaders respond with confidence when it matters most.

👉 https://setthestandard.vic.gov.au/resource-hub/responding-to-racism

VicHealth Regional Sport Victoria

04/11/2026

🏆 Help recognise Ballarat’s accessibility and inclusion champions!

Nominations are still open for the 2026 International Day of People with Disability Awards, celebrating local people with disability, carers, volunteers, clubs, businesses and organisations creating positive change across Ballarat.

The awards recognise those who are breaking down barriers, championing inclusion, improving accessibility and helping people with disability participate and thrive in community life.

Community members can nominate themselves or someone else, with nominations welcomed from people of all backgrounds, communities and experiences who live, work, study, regularly visit or have a strong connection to Ballarat.

🗓️ Nominations close: 11.59pm, Monday 16 November
📍 Awards ceremony: Thursday 3 December at the Mining Exchange Ballarat

The awards are delivered in partnership with Latrobe Community Health Services, Victorian Home and Community Care, Sports Central and the Ballarat Working Together Group.

👉 For nomination forms, and more information, visit: https://www.ballarat.vic.gov.au/community/disability-access-and-inclusion/international-day-people-disability-awards

02/11/2026

💪 Get fit. Make mates. Be part of something.

Looking for a way to get active, meet new people and connect with other dads? Say hello to Dadfit!

Dadfit brings local dads together to get moving, share experiences and build lasting friendships in a welcoming, supportive environment.

It's about more than just fitness — it's about looking after yourself, connecting with other dads and supporting each other through the ups and downs of fatherhood.

Whether you're looking to get back into healthy routine, connect with new people or simply make some time for yourself each week, Dadfit is here for you

🙌 By Dads, for Dads.

29/10/2026

🎉 Introducing Project Active Youth! 🎉

What happens when young people come together to make sport more accessible and enjoyable for their peers? 💙

During ABC Takeover Week, young ambassadors helped develop the idea behind Project Active Youth — a program designed to give High-School aged people across Ballarat the opportunity to try a range of sports and recreational activities, completely free!

💬 “We wanted to encourage more young people to become physically active while making sport more accessible, enjoyable and inclusive, regardless of their experience or skill level.”

The idea is about more than just getting active. It was about building confidence, meeting new people, stepping outside comfort zones and discovering new activities to enjoy beyond the project.

As one of the young people involved in developing the idea shared:

“I really enjoyed being involved in developing this idea because it was exciting to work with other young people to identify a need in our community and come up with something that could have a positive impact.”

🏸 🥏 🛹 🏐 Now it's time to give it a go!

Project Active Youth is bringing together a range of come and try sessions, including:
✅ Badminton
✅ Disc Sports (Golf & Ultimate)
✅ Pickleball
✅ Skateboarding
✅ Volleyball

🙌 Bring your friends and try a new activity for free!

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to find out more and get involved.
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/XWgn3sFvYg

22/10/2026

Sports Central is proud to stand alongside Regional Sport Victoria and Victoria’s nine Regional Sports Assemblies in supporting the 2026 State Election Priorities for regional community sport.

Sports Central works together with local clubs, volunteers, councils, sporting organisations and community partners every day to deliver a range of programs and services designed to strengthen community sport.

Sports Central lives, works and plays within the community that we serve. This allows us to effectively support clubs and organisations to build their capacity to promote gender equality, strengthen sustainability & create welcoming & inclusive environments. We understand our communities, the challenges they face and the opportunities that exist across sport in the Central Highlands region.

Long-term investment in Sports Central means long-term investment in stronger clubs, supported volunteers, inclusive participation and healthier, more connected regional communities.

For Sports Central, one of our key asks is a minimum five-year funding agreement, with annual indexation, providing the certainty needed to retain regional expertise, support our workforce and continue delivering long-term support to clubs and communities across our region.

Why does this matter?
Because place-based delivery ensures investment is not simply directed to regional Victoria. It is shaped, activated and sustained within regional communities.

As we head towards the 2026 Victorian State Election, we look forward to working with candidates across our region to ensure community sport – and the local systems that support it – remain a priority.

We recommend reading Regional Sport Victoria’s full 2026 State Election advocacy platform: https://regionalsportvictoria.aflip.in/RegionalSportNetwork2026Priorities

We invite our local candidates to support a strong and sustainable future for community sport across our region.

21/10/2026

When someone experiences racism, how we respond can make all the difference.

You don’t need to have all the answers. Taking the time to listen, believe someone’s experience and check on their wellbeing can help them feel supported, respected and valued.

Responding with care also helps build trust and reinforces that your club is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for everyone.

Set the Standard provides practical guidance to help coaches, committee members and club leaders respond with confidence and support those affected by racism.

Want to learn more about how your club can respond to racism?
Find practical resources here:
👉 https://setthestandard.vic.gov.au/resource-hub/responding-to-racism

VicHealth Regional Sport Victoria

07/10/2026

Creating a welcoming and inclusive club is about more than what happens on game day.

It’s shaped by the decision we make, the way we welcome new members, the policies we put in place and the culture we build every day.

Good governance helps clubs create environments where everyone knows what’s expected, feels supported, and can participate with confidence.

Find practical guidance, policy templates, and tools to help your club Set The Standard:
👉 https://setthestandard.vic.gov.au/resource-hub/governance

VicHealth Regional Sport Victoria

Address

25-39 Barkly Street
Ballarat, VIC
3350

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+61353316966

Website

http://sportscentral.org.au/

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