Ms SPENCE (Yuroke—Minister for Community Sport, Minister for Youth, Minister for Multicultural Affairs) (11:35): I rise to inform the house on how the Andrews Labor government is supporting community sport throughout the COVID-19 crisis so Victorians can get back to the clubs and the sports that they love. Community clubs, leagues and associations are now making their pitch for a share of more than $100 million dedicated to community sport. This includes $68 million to fast-track community sports infrastructure projects across Victoria, creating jobs and supporting local businesses, and $40 million for a short-term survival package to help with basic running costs and to support a return to play.

We are not wasting a day, with applications for both programs open and receiving great support from the sector. State sporting associations are eligible to apply for grants of up to $350 000. There are $15 000 grants for leagues and associations, and individual grassroots clubs can apply for grants of $1000. We are making it that little bit easier to pay the bills as we start to train again and move cautiously for a return to the park. This support shows that we are getting behind the more than 3 million Victorians involved in community sport and the 12 000 clubs and associations across the state. Already well over 500 club grants have been approved and funds are heading into club accounts across the state. These include Queenscliff Football Netball Club in Bellarine, Mansfield Bowls Club in Eildon, Eaglehawk Football Netball Club in Bendigo East, Heathcote Golf Club in Euroa, North Dandenong Cricket Club in Dandenong, Lilydale Swimming Club in Croydon and Newport Power Junior Football Club in Williamstown. I look forward to many more clubs receiving the good news that support funds are headed their way to clubs all across Victoria.