Sports Vouchers

497 Mr DULUK (Waite) (13 May 2021). Will the sports voucher program be extended to cover activities provided by Scouts SA and Girl Guide participants?

The Hon. C.L. WINGARD (Gibson—Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing): The current purpose of the Sports Vouchers program is to increase the number of children playing organised sport or participating in dance activities by reducing cost as a barrier. As it stands, Girl Guides and Scouts offer much broader outcomes than just sport, and as such are not considered solely dance or sport providers.

I will continue to work with the Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing and the community to further improve the Sports Voucher Program and ensure the vouchers remain accessible to as many people as possible. We are continually looking at opportunities to develop and expand the program to get kids active.