Wide Bay future sports champions honoured with grants

The federal government is stepping in to help 16 of the region’s youngest sports stars take the next steps in their career. See the full list:

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Sixteen young Wide Bay athletes will find it easier to compete in state, national, and international competitions thanks to a new round of grants from the Federal Government.

Federal Nationals Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien, acknowledge the unique struggles our emerging sports stars have while announcing the new funding.

“The cost of representing Wide Bay at state or national titles can be quite high, especially when long-distance travel and accommodation is required, so this funding will help to ease that pressure on local families, and help our young athletes achieve their sporting goals” he said.

Full list of Wide Bay future sports stars honoured with grants between $500 to $750.

Sixteen young athletes will each receive a grant of between $500 to $750 aimed at helping them participate in state, national, and international competitions.

The grant is awarded in participation with the Australian Government’s Local Sporting Champions program, which supports participants aged 12 to 24 to help meet the costs of participating in sporting events, including travel, equipment, uniforms, and accommodation.

“I congratulate these young athletes on their success in the latest round of the Local Sporting Champions program. Wide Bay has a strong track record in producing skilled and successful athletes, and these sporting champions deserve to be congratulated and encouraged on their sporting journey,” Mr O’Brien said.