Sport
3 July, 2025
Budget kicks sport goals
The State Government is delivering cost-of-living relief and expanded sport opportunities across Queensland, with a $395.4 million investment through the Department of Sport, Racing and Olympic and Paralympic Games in the 2025–26 State Budget.
Key measures include $250.5 million for Play On! sport vouchers—offering one $200 voucher per year to families for each child aged 5–17, including targeted support for children with disability and those in regional areas.
Treasurer David Janetzki said the Budget reflects the government’s broader focus on building opportunity and community resilience.
“We promised a fresh start for Queensland and that’s exactly what this Budget delivers,” Mr Janetzki said.
Minister for Sport and Racing Tim Mander said the government was focused on reducing barriers to participation. “With Play On! Queensland kids will now have the chance to get on the field or the court, regardless of where they live or their ability,” he said.
“We are also upgrading grassroots sports clubs as well as state-owned venues throughout Queensland, to encourage greater community participation and for more Queenslanders to be active.”
The Budget also includes $250 million for the Games On! Grassroots Infrastructure Program to upgrade over 100 community clubs in the lead-up to Brisbane 2032.
Major funding will support the Queensland Academy of Sport’s transition to a statutory body, upgrades to state-owned venues in regional cities, and $157.5 million to support Olympic and Paralympic Games preparation and legacy delivery.
