Ms SPENCE (Yuroke—Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Minister for Community Sport, Minister for Youth) (13:32): Today I rise to provide an update on the easing of community sport restrictions and how the Andrews Labor government is supporting this sector during the global pandemic. With metropolitan Melbourne moving into the third step on the road map for reopening, this means the resumption of outdoor sports for those aged 18 and under, as well as outdoor non-contact sports for adults. This is a great step forward for community sport in metropolitan Melbourne, with many summer sports now able to get in a full season. In regional Victoria restrictions have been further eased, with the resumption of indoor community sport and recreation for those aged 18 and under. This means gymnastics, dance and so many other much-loved sport and recreation activities can now resume indoors in regional Victoria.

We continue to provide support through the second round of the $40 million community sport sector COVID-19 survival package. Community sport is incredibly significant in the lives of Victorians, and the Andrews Labor government is proud to support this sector through this challenging period. More than 5000 clubs across Victoria received grants in the first round and top-up payments in the second round, and beyond this another 1400 clubs, leagues and associations have received support of $1000 and $2000 during round 2 of the program, including the following clubs in metropolitan Melbourne: Armadale Bowls Club, Mornington Golf Club, Gembrook Riding Club, Albert Park Bowls Club, Bentleigh ANA Cricket Club, Brighton Ranger Guides, Ringwood Little Athletics Centre, Croydon West Enchanted Brownie Guides, Mount Evelyn Junior Football Club, Donvale Cricket Club and Karingal Netball Club. I wish well all those involved in community sport as they return to train and play across metropolitan Melbourne for the summer season, and I look forward to the further easing of restrictions over the coming weeks.