Families Play On This Season

 This week's State Budget will announce details of the new Play On! Sport Vouchers.  

The initiative will ensure Queensland families can claim one $200 Play On! Sport Voucher per child aged between five and 17.  

The vouchers will be offered for either summer or winter sport, while there will be a dedicated allocation for children living with a disability, and for kids living in regional and remote areas to even the playing field.  

A record budget allocation of $62.5 million each year for four years toward the new program will help alleviate the rising cost of living for Queensland families.  

The junior sport voucher system, which has been in place for more than a decade, allows children to participate in the sport they love regardless of the season.   

Premier David Crisafulli said the key cost of living commitment would not only help offset other household expenses but help keep kids healthy.  

“The Play On! Sports Vouchers program means more kids will be able to be part of a sporting team, joining their friends on the field, rather than watching from the sidelines,” Premier Crisafulli said.  

“This new program is about better health and fitness but also for discipline and ensuring kids can be part of their community.” 

Treasurer David Janetzki said the Crisafulli Government was proud to deliver cost-of-living relief to Queensland families while also encouraging kids to play sport.   

“We understand how tough it is for families to manage day-to-day expenses, let alone rising costs associated with organised sport for their kids,” Mr Janetzki  said.  

“Growing up, I couldn’t put down the cricket bat so for other kids with passions of their own, I know how exciting this will be,'' he said.

Minister for Sport Tim Mander said the Play On! Sports Vouchers would ensure regional Queensland families got their fair share.   

“Through Games On! and now Play On! Sports Vouchers our Government will make the biggest investment in grassroots sport in Queensland’s history,” Minister Mander said.   

“This will ensure regional and remote Queenslanders get their fair share of vouchers and we’ll be working with the sport sector to make sure the program fits regional  community needs.  

“We also want to reduce barriers and grow the opportunities for children and young people living with a disability over the next four years.  

“Play On! Sports Vouchers will bring more accessible activities into the program.”  

Queensland Cricket CEO Terry Svenson welcomed the investment in grassroots sport through the State Government’s Play On! Sport Voucher program;

“This program means that more Queensland kids will have an opportunity to play cricket this summer, we thank the Crisafulli Government for their investment in grassroots sport and welcome any programs which reduce the costs and barriers for families to participate in sport”

The first round is set to open at 9:00am on 4 August 2025.   

To pre-register and for more information visit: qld.gov.au/playon