Sport
26 June, 2025
Road safety funding up for grabs
Football netball clubs across the Wimmera Mallee can share in a $700,000 funding pool simply by promoting road safety in the community.
AFL Victoria has announced the return of the Transport Accident Commission’s (TAC) Club Rewards Program.
"This year’s program aims to empower clubs to develop a culture where all players and members consider road safety before getting behind the wheel," a program spokesperson said.
"Now in its sixth year, the TAC Club Rewards Program allows AFL Victoria-affiliated football and netball clubs to apply for rewards of up to $10,000 to spend on club initiatives like club transport, new equipment and uniforms or facility upgrades.
"A further $100,000 has been added this year to support more clubs in spreading the message."
In 2024 more than 230 clubs earned a share of the pool, many having been motivated to take part after being affected by road tragedy.
As part of this year’s program clubs are being asked to start conversations and be part of the campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of speeding with the tagline “Be the difference”.
"The launch of the program this year came as 133 people had lost their lives on Victorian roads, with more than 60 per cent of deaths happening on the same regional roads that footballers and netballers travel on for games every week," the spokesperson said.
Applications will close at midnight on September 1.
More information is at play.afl/victoria/tacclubrewards