Four Wyndham projects have received funding as part of the latest round of VicHealth JumpStart! grants.
VicHealth is partnering with community groups and organisations across Victoria to give 180 local ideas a JumpStart! in creating vibrant, active and connected communities of young people.
As part of JumpStart! round two, local organisations across the state will share in more than $3.5 million to build communities that support the health of young people.
Among the groups to receive the funding is the Western African Cultural Association, which will run their Global Rising Starts program, delivering a different sport each school term to young people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
The Australian Burundian Community in Victoria will create regular group training for East African young people, and share health health information and build life skills.
The Werribee All Abilities Basketball Club will provide more training and support for coaches, and will create more teams for new players to join the club, increasing opportunities for physical activity and connection.
While the Hamro Community will run weekly volleyball sessions to offer more people the opportunity to get active and healthy.
VicHealth’s future healthy group executive manager Sarah Loh said the exciting programs will support children, teens, young people and their families to reach their full health potential.
“JumpStart! offers new activities for around 68,000 children and young people across Victoria. We’re reaching far and wide across the state – from monster-themed dance workshops in Castlemaine to circus skills in St Albans and cultural food tastings in West Heidelberg – there’s something here for everyone,” she said.
“We can’t wait to see these programs come to life over the next 12 months.”
Werribee MP Tim Pallas was delighted that four local organisations had been recognised.
“I encourage young people and their families to see what’s on offer near them – these projects are a great chance to try a new skill and make new friends along the way.”
JumpStart! Round 1 and Round 2 is supporting a total of more than 300 projects with a share of just over $7.25million right across the state.
