Play On! Sports Vouchers frequently asked questions

Play On! Sports Vouchers is a Queensland Government program that helps kids get active. Each voucher is worth up to $200 and can be used to help cover the cost of joining a sport. The program is for children aged 5 to 17 and aims to make organised activities more affordable for families.

There are 2 rounds of vouchers each year so they can be used for summer or winter sport seasons. There is a limit of 1 voucher per child per financial year.

Play On! Sports Vouchers builds on previous voucher initiatives, but with some important changes:

• More activity providers can take part.
• Stronger focus on inclusion, especially for children with disability.
• More support for families in regional and country Queensland.
• A continued commitment to helping Queensland kids get active.

Each voucher is worth up to $200. It can be used for registration, membership or participation fees with one registered Play On! Sports Vouchers activity provider.

One voucher is available for each eligible child per financial year. Families can choose to use their voucher in either the summer or winter round.

Children must:

• be aged 5 to 17 years
• live in Queensland
• be listed on a valid Medicare card.

You may also apply with a Health Care Card (HCC), or Pensioner Concession Card (PCC).

Families who don’t meet these criteria but are experiencing genuine financial hardship may still be able to access a voucher through a registered referral agent. Find out more.

Families can apply online. Find out how to apply.

Vouchers can be used to pay for registration, membership or participation fees with a registered Play On! Sports Vouchers activity provider.

Eligible activity providers include Queensland sport organisations such as clubs, incorporated not-for-profit groups, and community organisations.

Yes. Organisations based in neighbouring states or territories may apply for an exemption if they meet the program’s eligibility criteria. Find out how you can register as a Play On! Sports Vouchers activity provider.

Referral agents help families who don’t meet the standard eligibility criteria — such as having a valid Medicare card, Health Care Card (HCC) or Pensioner Concession Card (PCC) — but are experiencing genuine financial hardship to apply for a voucher.

Referral agents can assess a family’s situation and, if appropriate, approve a voucher on their behalf. Find out how you can register as a Play On! Sports Vouchers referral agent.

Referral agents can include:

• youth workers
• school guidance officers or principals
• community health workers
• child safety officers
• police officers (in relevant roles)
• disability case or support workers.

Find out how you can register as a Play On! Sports Vouchers referral agent.

A wide range of organised sports are eligible. View the full of eligible activities.

Yes. Play On! Sports Vouchers has a strong focus on inclusion. Families can use the activity provider directory to filter for programs suitable for children with disability.

Only registered activity providers can accept Play On! Sports Vouchers. If your local club isn’t listed, you can encourage them to check the eligibility criteria and apply to register.

To be eligible:

• incorporated organisations delivering eligible activities do not need to be affiliated with a governing body but must provide assurance they meet requirements for insurance, blue cards, qualified coaches or leaders, and the National Integrity Framework (or similar)
• non-incorporated organisations must be affiliated with the recognised State or National organisation for their activity. This ensures they meet safety and quality standards
• in some cases (such as remote locations) exemptions may apply.

Note: For activities without a recognised State or National body — for example, cheerleading—only incorporated not-for-profit providers are eligible. For full eligibility please visit the programs Activity Providers Terms and Conditions.

Vouchers are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis until funding runs out. Apply as soon as possible.

Call 13 QGOV (13 74 68) or visit Play On! to learn more and sign up for program updates.

We’ve developed a range of resources to help you promote Play On! Sports Vouchers at your club and within your community. These materials make it easy to share information with members and families, helping more Queensland kids aged 5 to 17 get active and involved in sport.

Access the Play On! Sports Vouchers resources.