A junior sports club in North Lakes has received $5,000 in new rugby league equipment as part of a nationwide initiative supporting grassroots sport.
Local Support Reaches North Lakes
Nga Toa O Te Raki Maori Sports Qld Inc, based in North Lakes, has been awarded $5,000 worth of rugby league equipment through the 2025 Active Kids Grant. The program, jointly delivered by the Australian Sports Foundation and The Dickinson Foundation, aims to reduce participation barriers for young athletes by providing essential gear to community clubs.
Grant Program Background
Launched in 2020, the Active Kids Grant is now in its fifth year. This latest round allocated more than $600,000 in uniforms and equipment to 179 volunteer-run clubs across Australia. The funding round received 571 applications and has brought the total value of distributed support to over $2.4 million since inception.
Equipment Distribution Across Queensland
In Queensland alone, over 50 junior sports clubs received an average of $3,000 each. The grants covered a wide range of sporting codes including netball, rugby union, tennis, Aussie rules and others. Equipment and uniforms were supplied through HART Sport and ISC Sport, ensuring delivery to clubs statewide, including those in North Lakes, Wavell Heights, East Brisbane and Grange.
Focus on Inclusion and Participation
The program’s organisers said the goal is to give all children, regardless of postcode or background, the opportunity to play sport with the right resources. Nga Toa O Te Raki, one of the Brisbane-based recipients, works to support participation and cultural inclusion through sport in North Lakes.
Broader Community Benefits
Organisers emphasised the program’s role in relieving cost-of-living pressures on families and easing the workload for volunteers. Other recipients across Brisbane included Redcliffe, Jimboomba, Carina, and Kuraby. The initiative is expected to improve access to sport for children across the state.
Looking Ahead
Applications for the next round of the Active Kids Grant will open in early 2026. In the meantime, clubs are encouraged to use the Australian Sports Foundation’s platform to fundraise for additional resources.
Published 3-June-2025
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