Hundreds of sports vouchers for Tasmanian kids under Labor election promise
School children across Tasmania would benefit from a sports voucher scheme that would replace a current $10m tourism strategy. How it would work.
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Every schoolchild in Tasmania would receive a $100 sports voucher to help promote active lifestyles across the state under a Labor plan that would replace the Liberal government’s $10 million tourism voucher scheme.
Labor leader Dean Winter said instead of providing “taxpayer-funded dinners” to some Tasmanians, his party was focused on the health and wellbeing of tens of thousands of young people.
“The sports vouchers will cover any extra-curricular sports activity outside of school hours – soccer, football, swimming, dance – you name it,” Mr Winter said on the campaign trail in Hobart on Sunday.
The voucher scheme will run from kindergarten to year 12 at a total cost of around $8m.
“This program will complement the existing Ticket to Play program – not
replace it.
“With the rising cost of living, many families are struggling to cover the cost of these activities. Our sports vouchers will help relieve that pressure, making it easier for young people to stay active and engaged, while supporting parents who are feeling pressure on their household’s budget.
“By encouraging physical activity from an early age, we’re not only giving young people the opportunity to be active, but also building a healthier, stronger community for the future and reduce long-term strain on our state’s health system.”
Earlier this month, Premier Jeremy Rockliff encouraged public registrations for the government’s “Eat Local Stay Local” voucher scheme designed to support
the state’s visitor economy.
The $10 million scheme, involving 100,000 vouchers valued at $100 each, was subsequently suspended pending the outcome of the 19 July state election.
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