Sports vouchers to help families

For families struggling to keep their kids active and playing sport with the increased cost of living, there is more relief in sight thanks to the new Play On! Sport Vouchers.  

This key measure in the upcoming budget will ensure Queensland families can claim one $200 Play On! Sport Voucher per child aged between five and 17.  

The vouchers will be offered for either summer or winter sport. There will also be a dedicated allocation for children living with a disability and for kids living in regional and remote areas to even the playing field.  

A record budget allocation of $62.5 million each year for four years toward the new program will help alleviate the rising cost of living for Queensland families.  

Premier David Crisafulli said the key cost of living commitment would not only help offset other household expenses, but help keep kids healthy. 

“The Play On! Sports Vouchers program means more kids will be able to be part of a sporting team, joining their friends on the field, rather than watching from the sidelines,” Premier Crisafulli said. “This new program is about better health and fitness but also for discipline and ensuring kids can be part of their community.”  

Treasurer David Janetzki said the government was proud to deliver cost-of-living relief to Queensland families, while also encouraging kids to play sport.  

“We understand how tough it is for families to manage day-to-day expenses, let alone rising costs associated with organised sport for their kids,” Mr Janetzki said. “Growing up, I couldn’t put down the cricket bat so for other kids with passions of their own, I know how exciting this will be.  

Along with this announcement, Member for Pumicestone Ariana Doolan re-affirmed her commitment to deliver critical funding to multiple sporting groups across the electorate. 

“The Crisafulli Government is making the largest investment into community sport with our PlayOn! And GamesOn! programs and Pumicestone is set to reap the rewards,” Ms Doolan said. “Clubs in my electorate, such as the Bribie Island Movement and Strength Club, Bribie Little Athletics, Bribie Island Netball Club, Beachmere Rugby League Club and Bribie Island Surf Club ,will all receive funding through the GamesOn! program which is great news for our community.”  

The first round is set to open at 9am on August 4,2025. To pre-register and for more information visit: qld.gov.au/playon