VICHEALTH FUNDING FOR THE BENALLA ELECTORATE

The Nationals Member for Benalla, Bill Sykes, today congratulated sporting clubs in the Benalla Electorate which have been successful in gaining funding from the 2005 VicHealth Sports Injury Prevention Scheme.

Dr Sykes said the program aimed to improve the safety of sporting environments and reduce the likelihood of injury while promoting healthy participation.

“This year there were approximately 630 applications received from sporting clubs across Victoria, and the VicHealth program will provide $596,303 in grants this year to 369 sporting clubs to help reduce sports injuries.

“It is pleasing to see that six sporting clubs in the Benalla Electorate were successful.

Benalla Basketball Association Inc $2,000

Benalla Hockey Association Inc $1,307

Benalla Rovers Soccer Club $1,930

Benalla Saints Sports Club Inc $1,474

Moyhu Football Club $1,700

Myrtleford Football Club Inc $2,000

Dr Sykes concluded, “I congratulate these clubs for their efforts to provide safe sporting environments for their players and I encourage all sporting organisations to watch the Vichealth website www.vichealth.vic.gov.au for further funding opportunities.

Media contact: Bill Sykes (03) 5762 2100 or 0427 624 989