Dr Mike Freelander MP, the Federal Member for Macarthur, is proud to have helped secure vital funding for local women and girls to find it easier and more enjoyable to play sport as a result of a $1,000,000 grant to Macarthur Bulls FC.

Macarthur FC was selected to receive the funding under the Australian Government’s $200 million Play Our Way program, which is designed to remove barriers to women and girls participating in sport and physical activity.

It will use the money to deliver football development and coaching programs for women and girls in the Macarthur region, including those from CALD & Indigenous backgrounds.

Macarthur FC is one of the many groups around the nation which will receive Play Our Way funding for participation programs, or new or modified equipment suitable for women and girls across a range of sports and physical activity programs.

More than 660 applications for funding were received. Funding is being offered to initiatives nationwide, with a focus on women and girls who face additional barriers to participation.

Assessment of applications under the facilities stream of the Play Our Way Grant Program to support construction of new and modified sporting facilities, playing areas and spaces, is still in progress.

More information on the Play Our Way Grant Opportunity can be found at: https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/play-our-way-program

Quotes attributable to Minister for Sport, Anika Wells:

“Play Our way is all about creating greater opportunities for women and girls to have an equal chance to get the fun, satisfaction and health benefits sport offers.

“The huge response to this grant opportunity, and the range of great project ideas, show that Australian communities want to be more supportive of women and girls.”

Quotes attributable to the Member for Macarthur, Dr Mike Freelander MP:

“Congratulations to Macarthur FC for its successful application for this grant.

“I am confident its project will have a very positive impact for women and girls in our community.

“Every person has the right to enjoy sport, in their own way and at the level that suits them.”