- More than 150,000 FairPlay vouchers have been snapped up by Queensland families since the program opened on Monday 1 July
- Each voucher is valued at up to $200 to help reduce the rising cost of junior sports for cash-strapped families
- All Queensland children between five and 17 years of age can access the FairPlay program
An extraordinary 153,451 FairPlay vouchers have already been snapped up by Queensland families since the program opened at 9am on Monday 1 July 2024.
The FairPlay program is designed to address cost of living pressures that are resulting in young Queenslanders being unable to participate in sport and active recreation.
Each voucher is valued at up to $200 and aims to help reduce the rising costs associated with junior sports such as memberships, registration or participation fees.
Last month, the State Budget allocated $33.5 million to FairPlay for the 2024-2025 financial year to make it a $40 million program.
In addition, the program was made available to every Queensland child between five and 17 years of age.
The Miles Government also increased the number of vouchers available to 200,000, including 50,000 vouchers for those children whose carer or guardian holds a valid Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card.
Expanding the eligibility criteria has seen high levels of interest from families across Queensland.
Growing organisations such as Cairns Netball Association expect to see an increase in the number of participants as a direct result of more families having access to the FairPlay program.
The FairPlay program is part of the Queensland Government's 10-year Activate! Queensland Strategy to get more Queenslanders moving more often.
