More Tasmanian children are participating in sport through the Tasmanian Government's Ticket to Play program than ever before, with soccer being the largest redeemer of vouchers.
Minister for Sport, Nick Duigan, announced the most recent round of the program had been the most successful since its inception in 2019.
"The 2025-26 Ticket to Play round is our biggest yet, with almost 9,300 young people having signed up so far," Minister Duigan said.
"Soccer continues to be the largest recipient of Ticket to Play vouchers since the program commenced, with 23 per cent of vouchers so far redeemed for soccer in the current round.
"Riverside Olympic Soccer Club also continues to be one of the largest redeemers of Ticket to Play vouchers, with more than 120 vouchers already accessed so far this year.
"Riverside Olympic is just one of 1,070 clubs and groups registered under the program."
Under the Ticket to Play program, applicants are allocated two vouchers of up to $100 each towards club membership fees for eligible children aged 5 to 18 years.
Minister for Children and Youth, Jo Palmer, said our Government is delivering cost of living measures for Tasmanians.
"This program is keeping sport and active recreation accessible for young Tasmanians," Minister Palmer said.
"Important relationships are built when young people engage in sport and participation helps young people build connection to community, build confidence and stay active.
"We are delivering for Tasmanian children and their families by investing in the Ticket to Play program.
"We have committed $5.8 million over four years to Ticket to Play and have also expanded the program eligibility to include applicants who receive Family Tax Benefit A."
Eligible people have until 29 May 2026 to apply for their vouchers under the current round of the Ticket to Play program, and activity providers have until 12 June 2026 to redeem them.
Learn more about the program at www.tickettoplay.tas.gov.au
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