The fitness and fine motor skills of Tasmanian students in regional schools is expected to benefit from a new gymnastics program funded by the Tasmanian Government.
Gymnastics Tasmania has received funding to create an initiative to supply regional Tasmanian schools with new or upgraded gymnastics equipment.
Minister for Sport and Events, Nic Street, said the Equipment Grants Program, administered through Active Tasmania, was an important step to keep students in our regions active.
"Initiatives that support our regional schools in their efforts to improve student fitness and wellbeing are critical. I commend Gymnastics Tasmania on making these activities more accessible," Minister Street said.
"The Tasmanian Government is proud to have provided more than $27,000 to get this initiative off the ground."
The joint initiative is set to roll out in six regional Tasmanian schools, with more than 1200 students set to benefit.
Mountain Heights School, Oatlands District High School, Bruny Island District School, King Island District High School, St Helens District High School and Bicheno Primary School are also set to be involved in the initiative.
"Strahan Primary School has already benefited as the initiative's initial participant in 2022-23, with the delivery of equipment including bars, balance beams and protective matting in January 2024," Minister Street said.
"Six months in, the school reported increased levels of activity, and improved overall fitness and fine motor skills.
"This is a fantastic short-term result, and we look forward to hearing what the long-term impacts of the program will be."
This initiative is another example of how our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania's Future is making Tasmania the best place to live, work and raise a family.
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