Council has created this portal as a place for volunteers to access important resources, information and dates, and to further support sporting clubs with their operations.
OPEN Provides funding for grassroots sport and active recreation organisations across Victoria to help address barriers in participation, develop safe and sustainable practices, and build social and active local communities.
OPEN Grants of up to $1,000 is now open to support projects that promote inclusiveness and encourage participation from community members who may face barriers to engagement.
OPEN These grants fund new projects and services and enhance existing programs that improve resident health and wellbeing.
OPEN This program provides assistance to grassroots sport and active recreation clubs and organisations to replace or repair essential sporting and first aid equipment that has been lost or destroyed as a consequence of fire, flood, significant storms, theft or criminal damage.
OPEN The Significant Sporting Events Program helps sporting, community and event organisations to deliver significant sporting events in Victoria.
OPEN These grants fund new projects and services and enhance existing programs that improve resident health and wellbeing.
CLOSED Provides grants to assist Aboriginal Victorians to participate in Aboriginal sporting carnivals, buy sports uniforms and equipment, as well as funding for travel and accommodation expenses for athletes to compete in state and national competitions.
CLOSED Individuals and community groups can apply for funds for landscape enhancement projects.
CLOSED Festival and events grants support a comprehensive and diverse mix of festivals and event.
CLOSED Support grassroots sport and active recreation clubs and community-based not-for-profit organisations, to enable ongoing, sustainable, and meaningful participation for people with disability in regional Victoria.
CLOSED Provides grants in support of the many sporting, educational, welfare and community groups around Victoria.
CLOSED This program provides financial assistance to young people aged 16 to 25 years to undertake accreditation to ensure they are qualified to teach swimming and water safety.
CLOSED Designed to financially assist initiatives that can support Community Clubs affiliated to the AFL.
CLOSED Program supports not-for-profit organisations across Melbourne doing important work to help improve mental health.
The Active Cardinia Strategy provides a framework and direction for the long-term planning, development and management of sport and recreation facilities across the municipality and identifies programming and activation opportunities to drive increased participation in sport and active recreation across Cardinia Shire.
The opportunities to grow participation in sport and active recreation by engaging our community is a key priority of this Strategy. We also strive to remove barriers to participation, creating environments that are inclusive and diverse within our community.
Active Cardinia Strategy (Summary Version)
Active Cardinia Strategy (Key Recommendations)
To inform the development of the draft Active Cardinia Strategy, we asked sporting clubs, state sporting associations, industry bodies, community groups and community members a range of questions about being active in Cardinia Shire. The image below summarises the feedback received:
Cardinia Shire Council have adopted a new Fair Access Policy and Fair Access Action Plan to promote and support the participation of women and girls in sport and active recreation within Cardinia.
This new policy establishes a consistent framework to advance inclusivity and provide equitable access to sport and recreation opportunities for women and girls, ensuring fairness for all community members.
The Fair Access Policy strives to enhance and effectively manage Cardinia's sports and active recreation facilities, creating opportunities to strengthen women's and girls' participation.
Council's commitment to facilitating equal access for women and girls aligns with the strategic initiative introduced by the Office for Women in Sport and Recreation in partnership with Sport and Recreation Victoria.
Community consultation on the draft Fair Access Policy and Action Plan was undertaken from 25 June to 14 July 2024 to ensure the policy effectively meets the needs of women and girls in sport and active recreation. Community feedback helped shape the final policy.
The new Fair Access Policy, accompanied by the Fair Access Action Plan, reflects Council's commitment to creating an inclusive and accessible community sports sector.
The adoption of this policy and action plan is a significant step in ensuring that sporting spaces are welcoming and accommodating for all community members.
This toolkit includes information, forms and resources aimed to assist the operations of your sporting club/user group.
To be completed for Casual Use/Bookings and submitted to Council.
For certain functions, this can be used for a one-off hire through Council for a fee (not for halls).
To be completed by Event Organisers and submitted to Council.
This document will form the basis of an agreement to use council reserves and facilities for the Winter 2025 season.
Instructions on how to download and setup SALTO app
Instructions on how to use SALTO Mobile app.
List of SALTO buildings with accessible hot spots to update a fob.
All keys must be ordered by completing this form and submitting to Council.
Defines the responsibilities for ongoing maintenance and minor upgrades.
Complete and submit form to Council to raise Building and Sports Ground maintenance requests.
Provides a clear position for the provision by Council of sporting facilities into the future.
Defines acceptable standards for the display of advertising signs and other forms of advertisement.
The manual includes information and templates to help community asset committees.
These guidelines assist committees of management to fulfil their duties and responsibilities.
This toolkit helps support sporting clubs through community development, engagement and creating more inclusive active opportunities.
Child Safeguarding is important at your sporting club and something Council takes very seriously. Council now collect data on seasonal allocations that your club is adhering to the requirements and standards regarding Child Safeguarding and the 11 standards. If your club requires any support or further information, please contact your State Sporting Association or utilise the resources below. It is highly recommended your club volunteers complete VicSport’s Free Online Child Safe Education Program.
Vicsport is committed to helping create safe, supportive, and protective sporting environments for children and young people across Victoria.
Making sure children and young people who participate in sporting activities, programs, services or use its facilities feel: welcome, safe, comfortable and included.
Recognising, respecting and defending the rights of children and young people.
New Child Safe Standards are coming to better protect children and young people from abuse.
GippSport is committed to developing strong partnerships, especially with its funding providers, local government and Primary Care Partnerships.
The Working with Children Check is a screening process for assessing or re-assessing people who work with or care for children in Victoria.
Free and interactive way to understand and comply with the 11 Victorian Child Safe Standards.
Round 10 of the Get Active Kids Voucher Program is now OPEN!
The Get Active Kids Voucher Program helps eligible families get their kids involved in organised sport and active recreation activities. Eligible children may receive up to $200 to cover the costs for membership and registration fees.
Round 10 applications close 2 April 2026 at 10am (or earlier if the budget allocation is fully exhausted).
This program supports eligible families to help kids participate in organised sport and active recreation activities by providing vouchers of up to $200 to cover membership and registration fees.
Although applications for this round have closed, here’s a quick overview for future reference:
For more information and updates on future rounds, visit: Get Active Kids Voucher Program – Service Victoria
Sports clubs play a vital role in our community and are an important place for positive healthy change.
Healthy Sports Clubs encourages clubs to create healthier environments that promote good health and wellbeing. The initiative is built around a framework that focuses on a whole club approach. It brings together existing health and wellbeing efforts and looks at how they can be strengthened.
For information about Monash Health's Healthy Sports Club, please contact Hannah Rowe on 0484 651 732, email hannah.rowe@monashhealth.org or visit https://monashhealth.org/services/health-promotion/healthy-sports-clubs/
Cardinia Shire recognises the current clubs registered and completing Healthy Sports Clubs:
A framework for sports clubs to create healthy change.
Healthy Sports Clubs is built around a framework that focuses on a whole club approach.
Upper Beaconsfield Cricket Club, Injury Prevention & Mental Wellness.
Council offers a range of free or subsidised training for volunteers to support our volunteer community organisations such as sporting clubs, neighbourhood houses, community asset committees and many more.
Register now to attend an upcoming session:
When: Wednesday 25th March
Time: 6.30- 9.00pm
Location: Council Chambers, Cardinia Shire Council Civic Centre, 20 Siding Ave, Officer.
Online option available, but in-person attendance strongly recommended.
Good governance is the foundation of a strong not-for-profit organisation, providing the checks and balances needed to guide leadership and support long-term sustainability. For community groups run by volunteers, understanding this can be challenging within a complex legal and regulatory environment.
Book your place by clicking on this link: Volunteer Training Workshop: Governance for Community Groups – Fill out form
When: Wednesday 15th April
Time: 6.30-9pm
Location: Council Chambers, Cardinia Shire Council Civic Centre, 20 Siding Ave, Officer
Online option available, but in-person attendance strongly recommended.
Volunteers are often the heart of a community group, but keeping them motivated, supported, and aligned with the organisation’s purpose takes thoughtful planning and good communication. This session gives participants the tools to manage volunteers effectively and build a strong, engaged team.
Book your place by clicking on this link: Volunteer Training Workshop: Recruitment and Management of Volunteers – Fill out form
When: Tuesday May 5th, 2026
Time: 6.30pm - 8.00pm
Location: Council Chambers, Cardinia Shire Council Civic Centre, 20 Siding Ave, Officer
Online option available, but in-person attendance strongly recommended.
Community organisations and individual residents play a key role in advocating for better infrastructure and services locally. To help equip you to speak to Members of Parliament and ministers about changes that you want to see locally, Council have prepared a Community Advocacy Toolkit.
Please join us for an Advocacy 101 training session that will outline how to contact your local members of parliament, best practices for planning an advocacy campaign and communicating your message. The Community Advocacy Toolkit will ensure that you have the tools and strategies that you need to achieve your goals.
Book your place by clicking on this link: Volunteer Training Workshop: Advocacy 101 – Fill out form
When: Wednesday 17th June, 2026
Time: 6:30pm - 9pm
Location: Council Chambers, Cardinia Shire Council Civic Centre, 20 Siding Ave, Officer
In-person attendance required.
Ever wondered how community groups make their flyers and social media posts look so good? It’s easy, with Canva everyone can create professional looking promotional materials! Canva is a design platform that can help you to create professional, eye-catching graphics, flyers, newsletters, videos, presentations, social media posts (plus much more) for your community group.
This session will walk you through the basics of using Canva and how not for profits can make the most of this online design tool. It will help your group to create, download and share beautiful designs that grab people’s attention, adding to the visibility of your group and the effectiveness of your communications. This is a hands-on course, so please bring a laptop or tablet/ iPad to use during the session.
Book your place by clicking on this link: Volunteer Training Workshop: Creating Promotional Materials with Canva – Fill out form
When: Wednesday 15th July, 2026
Time: 6:30pm - 9pm
Location: Council Chambers, Cardinia Shire Council Civic Centre, 20 Siding Ave, Officer
Online option available, but in-person attendance strongly recommended.
A clear and practical strategic plan acts as a roadmap, guiding an organisation from where it is now to where it wants to be. It helps set priorities, focus resources, and align the team around shared goals.
This workshop supports community groups in understanding the planning process and the importance of thoughtful preparation to avoid distractions and mission drift. Participants will explore why strategic planning matters, when to revisit the vision, and how to engage members and stakeholders effectively.
The session also covers gathering evidence to inform direction, linking strategy to action, and building a workable framework, including how to cost the plan for successful implementation. By the end of the session, participants will be equipped to develop and implement a strategic plan that drives their organisation forward with clarity and purpose.
Book your place by clicking on this link: Volunteer Training Workshop: Strategic Planning – Fill out form
This workshop session has been previously delivered for Cardinia Shire Sporting Clubs. Access resources anytime. Key questions for this session were:
- How can you promote your club in a positive way?
- How do you draw out stories that appeal to a broad audience?
- What sets your club apart and why do people choose your club?
Did you know Council provide subsidised training for local volunteers? With 8 Neighborhood Houses across the shire as the training providers, you can apply for a 50% subsidised course fee (conditions apply). Course options include:
We wanted to take an opportunity to promote to you some upcoming training session provided by Outlook Community Centre which can be subsidised. If you would like to take part in the program, complete the Enrollment Form and note on the course/class section “volunteer subsidy” along with the course name. From here Outlook will provide you with any additional paperwork or information needed to take part in the initiative.
Aims to reduce the exposure of young people to sports betting promotions and to counter the normalisation of betting on sport.
Recognised state sporting associations in Victoria are listed.
Outlines the standards of behavior expected for everyone involved in sport and recreation in Victoria.
This workbook is deisgned to introduce you to the Club Respect framework.
Resources and templates, online training, complaints handling.
Sport club-specific resources and tools to help your club thrive with volunteer support, created by Vicsport.
Promotes inclusive practices to help understand the best ways to communicate with and include people with disability.
A range of information including policies, resources, education and support services, including assistance with issues regarding child safety.
Training and resouces available for clubs to create an Australia where all LGBTQIA+ folks can engage in sport and recreation without fear or discrimination.
Online safety advice and resources to help make sure everyone in sport has more positive experiences online.
Have questions or want to learn more about a project, contact us below:
| Phone | 1300 787 624 |
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| mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au | |
| Website | www.cardinia.vic.gov.au |
Cardinia Shire Council acknowledges and pays respect to the traditional custodians of these lands the Bunurong and Wurundjeri people.
