Public Announcements 

• Get Active Kids Voucher program Round 7 OPEN *Please note that the round will end when the funds are exhausted.

Eligible families can apply for $200 vouchers and use them at a registered Get Active Kids Voucher Activity Provider without having to worry about upfront costs. Vouchers expire 30 April 2024 so members of your community can use their voucher for a summer sport, winter sport or term-based activity.

The vouchers can help pay for sporting equipment, uniforms and memberships in a range of activities from club cricket to dance. There’s also an opportunity to enrol toddlers in a range of activities including important learn to swim classes. 

To be eligible, kids need to be aged 0 to 18 years, a Victorian resident, named on a valid Commonwealth Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card and on a valid Medicare Card at the time of application.

A special consideration stream is also available to support children residing in Victorian Care Services, temporary or provisional visa holders, undocumented migrants and international students up to 18 years at the time of application. More information on the special consideration stream is available on the website.

• Maroondah Festival - Sunday 12 November, 10am-4pm, Town Park Croydon. https://www.maroondah.vic.gov.au/Explore/Whats-on-in-Maroondah/Maroondah-Festival-2023.

The family-friendly festival will include:

• live music
• thrill rides
• kids kingdom and free rides
• food trucks
• market stalls
• come and try sports
• café consult

*Please note: this is a pet, smoking and alcohol-free event.