Shortstack, October 7, 2026

Get Active vouchers

Round 11 of the Get Active Kids Voucher program is now open.
Eligible families can apply for vouchers of up to $200 per child across more than 70 sport and recreation activities, from AFL to water polo.

A special consideration stream is also available to support children in care, temporary or provisional visa holders, migrants and international students.

Applications for the current round close on October 13, or until the voucher allocation is exhausted.

For more information and to apply for a voucher visit getactive.vic.gov.au/vouchers

Happy snaps: sustainability in school comp

The 2026 ResourceSmart Schools (RSS) student photography competition - Sustainability Through Your Own Lens - is now open.

The competition encourages students to discover, document and celebrate the species, habitats and natural places that make Victoria unique.

This year's theme is 'Backyard Biodiversity - discover your local icons' and the competition coincides with September being Biodiversity Month.

The competition is open to Victorian schools that are active ResourceSmart Schools or become active before entering.

Winners will be announced on the DEECA website in December 2026. They will receive $200, a framed photo and certificate.

For more information and to enter visit www.environment.vic.gov.au/sustainability/sustainability-through-your-own-lens

Entries close on Friday October 16.

Fishing club boost

Corinella was one of 138 clubs to receive funding in the latest round of Stronger Fishing Club Grants.

Corinella Boating and Angling Club received $9839 for First Aid training including CPR for nine committee members, 20 x junior starter packs, laptop, laser printer, graphics/marketing planning, and website development.

The grants are funded by recreational fishing licence fees.

For the full list of grant recipients and more information, visit vfa.vic.gov.au/strongerfishingclubs