FAQs

To apply you must be:

• the parent and/or legal guardian of an eligible child
• the holder of a valid and issued Australian Government Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card with named dependants or your child is named on their own valid Health Care Card, and
• the holder of a valid Australian Government Medicare card with named dependants.

To be eligible your child/dependant must be:

• Aged 0 to 18 years at the time of application.
• A resident in Victoria.
• Named on a valid and issued (at the time of your application) Australian Government Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card, or your child is named on their own valid Health Care Card.
• Named on a valid Australian Government Medicare card.

Special consideration may apply if the child is currently residing in Victorian Care Services or the family is a temporary or provisional visa holder, undocumented migrant or international student.

Special consideration may apply if the child/dependant is aged 0 to 18 years, is a resident in Victoria and meets one of the following criteria:

• child is currently residing in Victorian Care Services (Out-of-home care)
• child/family is a temporary or provisional visa holder, undocumented migrant or international student.

You will need to provide documentation confirming your eligibility for Special Consideration. See Applicant Program Guidelines for more information.

If you meet one of the criteria above:

A list of registered activity providers can be found here.

There are a large number of registered activity providers. If you can’t find your preferred choice when you apply, please encourage your local club, association or organisation to register with the Program by visiting Info for providers. 

Some sports and activities are managing the vouchers through a central organisation. You should confirm with your club before submitting your application.

When you are selecting your activity provider for the following sports, you should choose:

• Auskick: AFL Auskick
• Athletics: Athletics Victoria
• Basketball: Basketball Victoria Inc.
• Cricket: Cricket Victoria
• Cycling: Auscycling
• Girl Guides: Girl Guides Victoria
• Golf: Golf Australia
• Motorcycling: Motorcycling Victoria
• Scouts: Scouts Victoria.

A voucher is a code that represents payment of registration/membership fees. Vouchers are valued up to $200 can be used for costs associated with membership, registration, or participation fees of eligible children at a registered Get Active Kids Activity Provider.

Each voucher has a unique code specific to the approved child’s Get Active Kids voucher application, which is linked to the specific activity provider.

When applications are open, click on ‘Apply Now’ and you will be directed to the Services Victoria application portal

If your child/dependant exists on more than one Medicare card, use the card that Medicare issued to you for your child/dependant.

If your child/dependant is 18 and listed on a valid and issued Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card and Medicare card at the time of applying, they can redeem the voucher for that season.

Eligibility will depend on where your child lives and plays. For example:

• My child lives in Victoria and plays in a Victoria club – your child is eligible for a voucher.
• My child lives in another state and plays in a Victoria club – your child is ineligible for a voucher.
• My child lives in Victoria but plays in a club located in another state – your child is eligible for a voucher if the club is a registered Get Active Kids Activity Provider.

No. Reimbursement applications are closed.

See the Special Consideration eligibility criteria.

Yes, See the Special Consideration eligibility criteria.

Eligible children may receive up to $200 to cover the costs of membership and registration fees.

Uniform and equipment items that are incorporated within the membership and registration fees can be claimed (for example, safety equipment, mouthguards).

No. Your voucher can only be used at one Get Active Kids activity provider.

If you use a voucher, you won’t be able to apply to be reimbursed for expenses already incurred.

You can only use your voucher on uniform and equipment if they are included in your membership or registration fees supplied through your Get Active Kids Activity Provider

Organised sport, active recreation activities and outdoor recreation programs including camps are eligible if the activity is:

• Targeted at and delivered to children and young people aged 18 years and under (0 years to 18 years).
• A minimum of four sessions in duration;
• Offered at the same costs to other participants; and
• Delivered by an approved Get Active Kids Activity Provider that is affiliated with the appropriate Sport and Recreation Victoria recognised Victorian State Sporting Association (SSA) or Victorian State Sport and Active Recreation Body (SSARB) for that activity.

Voucher applications are now closed.

You can apply for one voucher per child.

You can choose either a voucher or reimbursement but not both.

All applications must provide:

• your name and Victorian address
• the name of your child you are applying for
• details from your issued and valid Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card
• Medicare card details for the child you are applying for
• details confirming your eligibility for special consideration (if applicable)
• demographic information for evaluation purposes

Yes. You can apply for multiple eligible children on the one application if you are using the same type of eligibility documentation (for example, all children are named on the same Health Care Card).

If any child is listed on a separate eligibility document, you will need to apply separately.

Service Victoria will assist you throughout the application process and with any issues you may experience while completing the form.

We also have a dedicated support team who will be able to assist you through this application process.

Please contact our Call Centre via email at getactivekids@sport.vic.gov.au or phone 1800 325 206, Monday to Friday between 9am and 5.30pm for assistance.

It will take you up to 15 minutes to complete your application.

You will receive your voucher by email.  Each voucher has a unique code specific to the approved child’s Get Active Kids voucher application, which is linked to the specific activity provider.

Yes. The voucher must be presented to the activity provider at the point of registration by 10 January 2023 after which time the voucher code will expire.

It can take up to 15 business days for Sport and Recreation Victoria to assess your special consideration application.

If you would like specific feedback as to why your application was unsuccessful, please email getactivekids@sport.vic.gov.au.

Present your voucher code to your nominated Get Active Kids Activity Provider at the point of payment when registering for your child’s participation. The activity provider will deduct up to $200 off your membership or registration fees.

No. You can only use your voucher at the nominated Get Active Kids Activity Provider you selected during your application.

Cancellations will be considered for exceptional circumstances to be decided on a case-by-case basis. Contact getactivekids@sport.vic.gov.au for more information.

No, you can only apply for one voucher per child per round.

Reimbursement closed on 30 November 2022.

Eligible applicants were reimbursed up to $200.

If you are eligible, you can be reimbursed for costs related to:

• membership, registration or general fees to participate at an affiliated sport or active recreation club, association or program
• equipment required to participate in the nominated activity, including second-hand equipment*
• uniforms and clothing required to participate in the nominated activity, including second-hand uniforms*

*To be eligible to claim equipment or uniform and clothing expenses, you must first certify that you have incurred new expenses within the specified eligible expenditure dates for membership or registration fees related to participation in an organised activity or program of an affiliated sport or active recreation club, association or activity provider.

You must incur a minimum membership expense of $50 per round in order to be eligible to claim equipment and uniform.’

To be eligible under the program, the activity or program must be affiliated to a Sport and Recreation Victoria recognised Victorian State Sporting Association (SSA) or Victorian State Sport and Active Recreation Body (SSARB).

See the Reimbursement Program Guidelines to find out if your sport and club is eligible.

Reimbursement closed on 30 November 2022.

It can take up to 3 weeks for Sport and Recreation Victoria to assess your reimbursement application.