Kidsport
The Shire of Northampton has been successful in receiving funding from the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries to administer the KidSport program.
KidSport makes it possible for eligible children to join a not-for-profit sport or recreation club, by contributing up to $150 towards paying club registration and other agreed fees.
To be eligible children must;
- Live within the Shire of Northampton
- Be aged 5 – 18 years
- Have a Health Care Card or Pension Concession Card
Applicants can apply for KidSport funding to pay fees for a number of registered clubs. Funding is only available to cover fees of clubs that are registered for KidSport within the Shire of Northampton. The list of registered clubs is continually growing, to check if your club is registered head to the Department of Local Government , Sport and Cultural Industries website, www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au.
How to apply
- Ensure you meet ALL the eligibility criteria
- Go online to https://www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/kidsport and complete the application form
- Alternatively if you do not have computer access you can complete a KidSport Application Voucher, which can be obtained below or by visiting the Shire of Northampton Offices during normal office hours
- Parent/Guardian must complete all sections of the Application Voucher including a valid email address, you can use a friend or relatives.
- Once your application has been processed you will receive a voucher code via email which you must present to your selected club.
- For all other enquiries please go online to the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries.
Download a Kidsport Application voucher