Community Groups and Sporting Clubs
Community groups and sporting clubs are at the heart of the Town's vibrant community spirit, fostering connections, inclusivity, and a sense of belonging. Vic Park's local organisations create welcoming spaces where everyone has the opportunity to be active and connect with their community.
Funding
The Town provides a range of funding and grants to support individuals and groups, including:
- Community Grants
- Sports Grants
- Sports Equipment Grants, and
- KidSport Vouchers
For full details of the Town's funding opportunities click below.
Community Funding Program
Training and development
The Town is committed to supporting local organisations to grow and thrive. We offer a range of free workshops for community groups and clubs throughout the year.
- Through our Success Series, we provide free training in key areas such as grants and funding, governance, marketing, and event management, helping local organisations to learn the skills to achieve their goals.
- Our Club Connect program delivers interactive workshops that give local clubs the tools, resources, and connections to build strong networks in today's evolving landscape.
Details of the Town's Success Series and Club Connect workshops for the 2024-2025 financial year are below.
Past workshops:
Upcoming workshops:
- 26 February 2025: Risk Management | Success Series (details coming soon)
- 22 March 2025: Have a Go Day – Special Sports | Club Connect
- 16 April 2025: Grants Workshop | Success Series
- 14 May 2025: Membership and Governance – Special Sports | Club Connect
- 11 June 2025: Marketing Workshop | Success Series
Subscribe to the Town's Club Newsletter
Subscribe to the Victoria Park Club Newsletter, where sporting clubs and community groups in the Town can keep up to date with seasonal grants and funding, workshops, and resources that will assist club sustainability. The newsletter goes out on the first Friday of every month.
If you have information on your community organisation or sporting club that you would like included in the newsletter, please contact the Community Development Officer – Clubs and Capacity at admin@vicpark.wa.gov.au or call 9311 8111.
Subscribe here
Contact us
If you have any questions or would like to speak with someone, please contact the Town's Community Development Officer – Clubs and Capacity at admin@vicpark.wa.gov.au or call 9311 8111.
Useful websites and resources
Community Benefits Strategy
Smarty Search
Sport and Recreation (WA)
Every Club Hub
Good Sports
Play by the Rules
True Sport
Sports Australia
SportWest