Valley Sport is funded by Sport and Recreation Victoria through the Together More Active program to increase overall participation in sport and active recreation across our region (Benalla, Moira, Benalla, Mansfield, Strathbogie, Mitchell, Murrindindi, and Greater Shepparton).

Together More Active supports greater participation outcomes by focusing on two overarching themes:

  • Building a more sustainable sport and active recreation sector
  • Increasing the equity, diversity and inclusiveness of the sport and active recreation industry

Building a more sustainable sport and active recreation sector

Valley Sport will build a more resilient, connected and sustainable sport and active recreation sector across our region that is supported by a capable volunteer and paid workforce by:

  • Providing specialist club development advice and one to one support
  • Providing specialist advice and workforce (paid and volunteer) development opportunities
  • Working in partnership with local government authorities and Sport and Recreation Victoria Regional teams to activate targeted sports infrastructure projects e.g. club-based participation action plans

Increasing equity, diversity and inclusion

Valley Sport is committed to creating more inclusive sporting environments where everyone feels welcome and has the opportunity to participate.

We work alongside communities and partners to:

  • Support inclusive participation opportunities for people of all abilities
  • Strengthen engagement with multicultural and culturally diverse communities
  • Support participation pathways and culturally safe environments for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
  • Provide education and resources to clubs to create welcoming, inclusive and respectful environments
  • Deliver training and workshops that build understanding of diversity, inclusion and community connection

This work recognises that barriers to participation can look different across communities. By taking a community-led approach, Valley Sport supports clubs and partners to better understand and respond to the needs of their local communities – helping create sport and recreation environments that are inclusive, accessible and sustainable for everyone.