Women and girls across NSW will have access to more inclusive sporting facilities, thanks to the NSW Government’s $25 million Female Friendly Sport Facilities and Lighting Upgrades Program.
Almost 100 community sport facilities are set to be transformed, delivering female-friendly change rooms, amenities and lighting upgrades, which is one of the biggest barriers that prevent women and girls from playing sport.
Since 2017 the NSW Government has committed more than $1 billion to deliver new and upgraded community sport facilities.
With women’s sport booming, this program will deliver the facilities women and girls need and deserve.
Nationals Minister for Women Bronnie Taylor said we know that when women and girls feel comfortable, they are more likely to stick with their chosen sport.
“Some of the biggest barriers faced by women and girls are the lack of female change rooms and amenities,” Mrs Taylor said.
“I am so thrilled that more than 90 projects will be funded through this program, with more than half of those in our regional communities. This means more women and girls in the bush will have equal opportunity to play their favourite sport.”
More information about the program and the list of successful recipients is available online at https://www.sport.nsw.gov.au/grants/female-friendly-community-sport-facilities-and-lighting-upgrades-grant-program/2022/23-grant-recipients
