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.
Community Directory
The Town of Victoria Park has partnered with My Community Directory, an online platform that connects residents with local services and community organisations.
Local organisations, sporting clubs, and community groups are encouraged to create a free directory listing to promote their services and make it easier for people to find and connect with them. Click below to browse the directory or find out how to register your organisation.
Community Directory
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.
Upcoming workshops:
- 27 February 2025: Grant writing - Click here to register your free spot
- 26 March 2025: Gender equity in sports
- 16 April 2025: Social media
- 7 May 2025: Building stronger connected clubs
- 21 May: Governance and club functioning
- 11 June 2025: Membership promotion
Past workshops:
Other training and development initiatives
Community Group and Club Development Plan
The Town is developing a Community Group and Club Development Plan to support and enhance the effectiveness, sustainability, and impact of local sporting clubs and community groups. The plan will outline key focus areas for improvement, guiding the growth and development of local organisations. The plan is currently in development, stay tuned for more information.
Have a Go Day Initiative
Have A Go Day is a new initiative designed to give local sporting clubs the opportunity to showcase their activities and engage with the wider Town of Victoria Park community. The event also aims to promote a healthy and connected lifestyle by celebrating the crucial role sporting clubs play in our community. Further details will be announced soon
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