At the $9,000 funding announcement for the Forbes & District Soccer Club were (L-R) Nationals Candidate for Orange Tony Mileto, Club President Paula Browne, MLC Sam Farraway, Head Coach Doug McKenzie, Deputy Mayor Chris Roylance, Mayor Phyllis Miller and soccer club players.
Forbes Soccer Club will be starting development programs for girls thanks to a $9,000 grant.
“With this funding, our club can fund new training sessions with female coaches which will provide the opportunity for girls to learn and play a sport in a fun and engaging environment,” said Club President of Forbes & District Soccer Club Paula Browne.
She welcomed the announcement and thanked the NSW Government, saying that the investment would ensure young girls in the area could participate in the sport.
“I am grateful to the NSW Government as it supports our children and young people, through initiatives like the Children and Young People Wellbeing Recovery Initiative.”
NSW Nationals Upper House MP Sam Farraway said the funding would support the club in hiring female coaches and referees, deliver more player advancement sessions and increase the number of females in the executive leadership.
“Programs such as Forbes Soccer Club’s is a great example of how we can improve the inclusiveness of sports for women.
“The club will recruit more female staff, deliver ‘come and try’ sessions for juniors and tailor advancement programs to push young girls to dream big.”
The Children and Young People Wellbeing Recovery Initiative is funded through the NSW COVID-19 Economic Recovery Initiative and the co-funded NSW and Australian Governments’ Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.
Eligible applicants are encouraged to apply for funding for wellbeing programs, events and resources as part of the initiative.
Applications for both large and smaller grants are open now and close on 31 December 2022, or when fully allocated.
For program and eligibility guidelines, visit nsw.gov.au/YouthWellbeing.