FUNDING BOOST FOR GRASSROOTS SPORT IN BALLINA ELECTORATE

February 16th, Tamara Smith MP, Member for Ballina announced the recipients of this year’s Local Sports grants.

Ms Smith said, “I am particularly pleased to announce the 2023 sports grants after such a challenging time for players and clubs over the last 3 years. With the disruptions to playing sport and holding competitions through the pandemic, and the impact on our community from the 2022 foods, these small grants go a long way towards improving morale and reinvigorating our clubs.”

“Projects funded across the Ballina Electorate are set to increase participation in sport across all age groups, and bring the community closer together”.

“Clubs such as Ballina Bowling & Recreation Club received funding for a wheelchair for bowlers, while the Mullumbimby Giants

Junior Rugby League received funding to purchase new goal posts.”

“It is so important we continue supporting our local sporting clubs. They bring so much joy to people of all ages, and are key to ensuring that members of our community are given every opportunity to live a healthy and happy lifestyle,” Ms Smith said.

“I congratulate all 12 of the clubs that were successful this year and look forward to seeing how these projects make a real difference to sporting in our community”. Ms Smith said.

“As always, my focus in recommending projects to the assessment panel is on giving as many clubs support as possible.”

More information about the NSW Government’s Local Sport Grant Program, visit https://www.sport. nsw.gov.au/grants/localsport-grant-program.