Applications for the 2026 WorkSafe Club Safety Fund are now open and close on 12 July 2026.
Netball Victoria, in partnership with WorkSafe Victoria, is pleased to announce that affiliated netball clubs across the state are once again eligible for the WorkSafe Club Safety Fund in 2026.
Affiliated clubs can apply for up to $3,000 per application to support essential safety upgrades and repairs at club facilities, helping improve safety for players, volunteers and spectators.
WorkSafe has proudly supported netball in Victoria since 2005, with the WorkSafe Club Safety Fund playing a key role in that support and in investment across rural and regional communities.
Since 2005, clubs have received funding through the program for important safety improvements, including slip-resistant flooring, goal post padding, portable or permanent shelter and safety structures, and minor facility maintenance.
To be eligible, clubs must show that grant funding is needed to improve safety for courts, players, volunteers and/or spectators through safety equipment, shelter structures, first aid items or minor facility maintenance.
CLICK HERE FOR FULL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Applications open on Monday 1 June 2026 and will close on Sunday, July 12, 2026.
Quotes attributable to WorkSafe Victoria Cathy Henderson, Chief Executive:
“Since its inception, the WorkSafe Club Safety Fund has helped hundreds of clubs improve their facilities to provide safer and more welcoming environments for their players, staff, volunteers and supporters,” Ms Henderson said.
“Working safe is a team sport – which is why we are committed to supporting the local football and netball clubs that bring Victoria’s regional communities together.”
Quotes attributable to Netball Victoria Andrea Pearman, Chief Executive Officer:
“The WorkSafe Club Safety Fund provides valuable support to clubs across Victoria, enabling them to invest in practical safety improvements that strengthen their facilities and support their communities,” Ms Pearman said.
“It’s imperative that venues and facilities remain safe environments for all players, officials, volunteers and spectators, so we thank WorkSafe for this initiative and providing funds to allow netball to thrive.”
