Even more rising Victorian sports stars and teams in Werribee have been awarded travel grants enabling them to compete at the top level.

Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced a grant have been approved in the electorate from the Government’s Athlete Pathway Travel Grant Program. The grants announced will benefit Werribee Little Athletics Centre Victoria Inc., helping them take their skills and compete at the next level.

It will assist athlete Liz to travel to attend the National Athletics Junior Championships.

The Program benefits athletes and teams from a wide range of sport and active recreation activities across Victoria – from volleyball to water polo, fencing to calisthenics.

Since 2015, more than 1,700 grants have been awarded totalling more than $3 million, to help teams and individual athletes reach their goals.

The grants are part of the Government’s strong commitment to sport and recreation, gender equality and encouraging all Victorians to get active.

For further information on the Athlete Pathway Grant Program, visit sport.vic.gov.au.

Quotes attributable to the Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence 

“The Victorian Government is helping our athletes and future champions to succeed by removing the barriers associated with travel and accommodation costs so they can focus on realising their sporting dreams.”

“The Athlete Pathway Grant Program helps our rising athletes take the big step from community to national competition.”

Quotes attributable to Member for Werribee Tim Pallas

“The Athlete Pathway Program is giving grassroots sports clubs Werribee the support they need to keep their rising athletes on their sporting pathway.”

“Congratulations to our local rising star on this great win, and best of luck at your next big event.”