Council wants to support local sporting clubs on and off the field.
Administration and Governance at clubs can be quite time consuming and onerous on volunteers.
Sport and Recreation have compiled resources to assist club volunteers with these administrative tasks and to provide information to support your club's operations. Please contact Sport and Recreation on 8571 1000 or email recreation@cgd.vic.gov.au if you would like to access these resources.
Preparation for Fair Access in 2025
The City of Greater Dandenong has prioritised health and wellbeing as a focus area for the community in its Imagine 2030 Community Plan. With this in mind, the Make Your Move Physical Activity Strategy was implemented in 2020 to help guide key areas of focus. Actions identified as part of the strategy aim to address low levels of physical activity participation, particularly in women and girls.
In August 2022, the Fair Access Policy Roadmap was released by Sport and Recreation Victoria in partnership with VicHealth aiming to develop a state-wide foundation to improve the access to, and use of, community sports infrastructure for women and girls. Council as a result, drafted and implemented the Make Your Move Gender Equity Guide to assist community clubs through this policy roadmap all with the aim to help improve sport related opportunities for everyone in the community.
In December 2023, Council’s Sporting Grounds and Pavilions Allocation Policy was updated to include enhanced support for gender equity, in line with the Victorian Government’s Fair Access Policy, and a commitment to creating opportunities for junior sports participation. These changes will mean there will be some additional requirements built into the sportsground and pavilion application process, including a Gender Impact Assessment, Gender Equity Action Plan and a Club Questionnaire.
Council is committed to working in partnership with community sports clubs and are available for support and guidance throughout this process.
Application requirements
Grant Funding Opportunities
Education Resources for Sporting Clubs
Sport Development Modules
COVID-19 and the post-pandemic world has impacted the sporting sector in unprecedented ways. Grassroots sporting clubs are seeing old challenges, amplified. It is likely clubs will find it more difficult to attract participants and volunteers, pay-off debt levels, attract sponsors, pay league and associated playing fees to field teams, as well as associated hire and facility costs.
In order to support return-to-play, Council has put together a number of sport development modules to address some of the gaps within our sporting clubs and community. Click on the links below to access these modules.
Module One - Club Development - Overview for Clubs - 65KB
Module Two - Succession Planning for Clubs - 75KB
Module Three - Marketing for Clubs - 71KB
Module Four - Community Engagement for Clubs - 160KB
Monash Health - Healthy Sports Clubs
City of Greater Dandenong has partnered with Monash Health on their Healthy Sports Clubs program.
Healthy Sports Clubs is a free initiative that provides expert, local-level health and wellbeing support to City of Greater Dandenong clubs.
For more information and to see the list of registered clubs, visit the Healthy Sports Club website.
September
Every Wednesday and Friday at 12.30pm – Mums and Bubs Pilates at NPAC, Wellness Studio
Non-members can simply turn up as a casual member. There will be a casual admission fee payable, and a disclaimer will need to be signed prior to commencement of the first class. Visit the Noble Park Aquatic Centre website for more information.
Monday 8 and 15 September – Summer Seasonal Forum
A preseason briefing for all summer clubs presenting relevant information and updates regarding the Allocation Policy and Fair Access Policy requirements plus presentations from Councils Waste and Community Grants team. The same information will be presented at both dates, therefore clubs are only required to attend one session. Please RSVP your attendance to recreation@cgd.vic.gov.au.
Sunday 21 September - Noble Park Family Fun Day
Formerly known as Little Day Out. Bring the whole family and enjoy a day filled with live performers, exciting stage shows, outdoor games and hands-on activities for kids and teens. Explore different cultures through interactive workshops, tasty international food and colourful market stalls.
Saturday 20 September to Sunday 12 October - Children's Festival
The Children’s Festival is a three-week program of child-friendly activities, programs and initiatives delivered by internal departments and external organisations across Greater Dandenong. Through music, dance, food, games, and hands-on activities, we’ll be celebrating the rich diversity of cultures that make up our community.
October
Monday 20 October - Women's Football Seven's begins
Women’s Football 7's (WF7) is a social, 7-a-side football competition for women and girls of any skill level. A great way to start playing football, even if you've never tried it before.
Wednesday 22 October - Community Safety Month Celebration
Self-defence class at Noble Park Aquatic Centre from 6.30pm-7.30pm with Sensei Gary, from Shogokan Karate Dojos Keysborough. More information and how to RSVP will be shared soon on our website and via socials.
Friday 24 October – No Lights No Lycra Event
More information to follow.
Tuesday 28 October - Active Inclusion/Upstander Training Workshop
Participants will gain practical tools to actively welcome and include all community members, irrespective of background.
Wednesday 1 October to Friday 31 October - Seniors Festival
This is a statewide festival for Victorians over 60, and focuses on providing fun and good times with opportunities to participate in events and activities for free or low cost throughout October each year.
November
Saturday 22 November - Sports Share Program Event
This is a one-off event to collect and distribute secondhand sports equipment donations for Reclink Australia’s Sports Share Program as well as raise awareness of the support services available to our community that assist them in participating in sport.
December
Wednesday 3 December - International Day of People with a Disability
This recognised day aims to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability. Noble Park Community Centre with support from Council will be celebrating this day with a fun filled day of inclusive activities and invite you to take part.
