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[QLD] Free - Up to $150 FairPlay Voucher for Eligible Family @ Queensland Government

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[QLD] Free - Up to $150 FairPlay Voucher for Eligible Family @ Queensland Government
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deanmoriarty on 20/01/2022 - 12:16 qld.gov.au (2069 clicks)
Last edited 20/01/2022 - 13:29 by 2 other users

Parents, carers or guardians can apply for a voucher valued up to $150 for their child, which can be used towards sport and active recreation membership, registration or participation fees with registered activity providers.

There is a limit of 1 voucher per child per calendar year.

You can apply if your child:

  • is a Queensland resident aged from 5 to 17 years (inclusive) at the time of application
  • did not receive a FairPlay voucher this year
  • holds, or whose parent, carer or guardian holds, a valid Services Australia Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card with the child’s name on it.

Vouchers must be redeemed by activity providers.

Round 6 opens on 19 January 2022 and closes 23 March 2022.

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  • jv on 20/01/2022 - 12:19
    -4

    which can be used towards sport

    Which sports ?

    • lac0449 on 20/01/2022 - 12:28
      +8

      you trying to get value out of your Pensioner Concession Card jv?

    • darkmoss on 20/01/2022 - 12:29
      +3

      You just search your area old fella.
      https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/fairplay/fi…

      • jv on 20/01/2022 - 12:30
        -8

        So it doesn't include all sports then?

        • MasterScythe on 20/01/2022 - 12:38
          +5

          Where did it claim to?

          • jv on 20/01/2022 - 13:15
            -5

            @MasterScythe: It was implied in the first sentence of the description.

            • macrocephalic on 20/01/2022 - 15:05
              +1

              @jv:

              Parents, carers or guardians can apply for a voucher valued up to $150 for their child, which can be used towards sport and active recreation membership, registration or participation fees with registered activity providers.

              You mean that first sentence?

            • MasterScythe on 20/01/2022 - 15:40

              @jv:

              with registered activity providers.

              Where?

        • Krankite on 20/01/2022 - 13:25
          +3

          If you are associated with a sport that is missing I'm sure you could get it added, or if it's just a certain club that is missing you can always volounterr to handle the admin.

      • ilubbargains on 20/01/2022 - 13:38
        +1

        Top hit for my suburb: 106 Squadron Air Force Cadets. Kids, y'all gonna learn how to fly!

    • inherentchoice on 20/01/2022 - 13:07
      +7

      UFC

  • MattyD on 20/01/2022 - 12:49
    +5

    My kids aren't eligible personally, but that's nice of the gov. +1

    • MasterScythe on 20/01/2022 - 12:57
      +11

      Yup.
      Lots of parents doing it tough with the work changes.
      This helps kids not to miss out :)

      I had friends growing up who "couldnt do soccer" because mum wasnt earning enough. You didnt understand why as a kid; but reflecting back, that sucks for the kid, and would feel demoralizing for mum or dad.

      • merajaan on 20/01/2022 - 13:15
        +5

        Damn, got excited before I realised that it only applies to low income earners meaning you will need to have a low income health care card to apply which I'm guessing will rule out a large majority of Queenslanders. Oh well, still a great initative.

        • pdtmathieson on 20/01/2022 - 14:37
          +3

          That's the point isn't it, it's for those without the ability to do so currently.

        • lovepub on 20/01/2022 - 23:18
          +2

          That's 99.9% of the ozbargainers denied

    • Foodstamps on 20/01/2022 - 15:39
      +2

      Government doing nice things…. Do I need to vote again soon?

      • Tonyh87 on 20/01/2022 - 20:55
        +2

        It's easy to do nice things with other people's money. Not saying that I'm against the initiative, but the government cant give money out for free without having to take it away from taxpayers first (or later with a debt.)

        • Chocobros on 22/01/2022 - 10:22
          +1

          Most underrated comment I've seen in a while

  • RickyJ on 20/01/2022 - 13:30

    My son is 3yo. I wonder why his age group is excluded.

    • illz on 20/01/2022 - 13:32
      +12

      Probably because he's a newb at life.

    • pdtmathieson on 20/01/2022 - 14:36
      +3

      Most structured sports things start at school age, most things prior to that are play/active things. That's what I've noticed with a kid who is just starting school, focus of all programs shifts.

      • macrocephalic on 20/01/2022 - 15:06
        +2

        I tried to take my 2 year old to a toddler soccer thing once. He didn't want to kick the ball around, but he did steal everyone's marker cones and then went and played in the garden.

    • RickyJ on 22/01/2022 - 22:44

      He already does gymnastics and little kickers (soccer). Each costs almost $100 per month for just one session a week.

  • illz on 20/01/2022 - 13:33
    -8

    Another perk for being on the dole :/

    • Nuclearvodka on 20/01/2022 - 13:37
      +8

      Yeah…
      Because being on the dole is soooo awesome

      • illz on 20/01/2022 - 14:11
        -2

        Many prefer it, those are the leeches I'm referring to.

        • gakko on 20/01/2022 - 14:41
          +8

          How many? I was on it for a bit and at the resume training meeting it wasn't at all what I'd call bludgers, but was people without much assertiveness and who were withdrawn. I got a sense that they were used to not achieving what they want in life and I really just wanted the best for them. Better support to grow than what our system is delivering. Granted, the ones you are picturing as bludgers wouldn't have showed up. But then their dole gets cancelled so…

          • illz on 20/01/2022 - 15:01
            +1

            @gakko: The dole should be exactly for people like yourself, people who actually want to work.
            Unfortunately there's countless people who game the system, those are the ones I'm referring to.
            Scumbags finding loop holes with no intention to work. It doesn't get cancelled if they game the system correctly, they lean on anything they can; be it physical health/mental health or what ever it may be, also taking away from legitimate people sufffering from genuine issues.
            Personally I feel not being assertive or withdrawn are poor reasons, I don't have the luxery of letting my mental health issues dictate if I work or not.

            TBH it's not even the Dole I have an issue with. My frustrations mostly lie with Familly Assistance.
            I personally know many mother's which intentionally breed for the sake of receiving extra funding, the dole really isn't the problem, it's Family Assistance which really needs an overhaul.
            I won't even get started on the low lifes who game the Health Care (Card) system. They see a target and do whatever they can to attain it, if only they used that energy for being proper functioning members of society.

            The abuse in all the above mentioned programs is rampant.

            Obviously none of these rants are directed to people who these programs are actually intended for.

            Wasn't my intention to hyjack this thread.

            /end rant

            • gakko on 20/01/2022 - 15:40
              +1

              @illz: Nah was good to hear your thoughts. Fair enough. Makes me wonder if there's ever been analysis on the attitudes and intentions of the dole cohort, to really get a feel for proportions. Anyway back to slacking off at work.

          • Nuclearvodka on 20/01/2022 - 15:47
            +3

            @gakko: The amount of full time "dole bludgers" is insignificant compared to the real leeches on the Australian tax payers.
            The Gerry Harveys, the Gina Reinhardts, all the libs/ nationals rorts, all the other c3nts not paying their fair share of taxes.
            Being on the dole is tough. No one is on the dole by choice. I lost my job because of COVID and it took me 5 months before I could find something else. I applied to 100s of jobs per months. I had close to 50 interviews. It is mentally exhausting and quite honestly depressing.
            And then, there's stupid ass#oles like you who think they can judge people on the dole.
            You have NO IDEA what you're talking about.
            I pray that one day you or one of your loved one ends up NEEDING the dole to SURVIVE.
            Then maybe you'll see the life of luxury, debauchery and infinite fun it is to rely on $400 a fortnight.

            • illz on 20/01/2022 - 15:54
              +1

              @Nuclearvodka: No one is on the Dole by choice? What an absoluetly ridiculous statement. I know many, they've freely admitted it to me a few drinks in, long term too.

              I bet it is hard but with rent subsidies, additional funding schemes and adjusting to a certain lifestyle which the norm may not be accustomed to, they manage and enjoy the freedom of doing "nothing".

              • Nuclearvodka on 20/01/2022 - 15:56
                -1

                @illz: Still, that is such a small percent of people on the dole.
                There aren't enough jobs, most Australians are "underemployed" is that their fault too?

                • illz on 20/01/2022 - 15:58

                  @Nuclearvodka: Dude, you are obviously detached from a massive part of society, I'm glad you've never encounted these people & circles.

                  I mentioned on more than one occasion that this is not directed to people whom the program is actually designed for. Not sure how much clearer I can be.
                  This is not directed to you & people in your situation.

              • Logical on 20/01/2022 - 16:17
                +1

                @illz: there are quite a few people on the dole by choice here in sunny Qld. I interviewed around 5 people per week in December '21, offered a job to at least 2-3 people each week, and at least half didn't bother showing up for first day and the majority of the other half either didn't return the second day or just stood there not doing anything/looking confused (basic tasks were shown)…. Out of the 10+ positions offered in December I am pleased to say that 1 person is still with us.

            • gakko on 20/01/2022 - 16:05

              @Nuclearvodka: Nuclear vodka, I was sympathising with people on the dole not attacking them. Geez dude.

        • gumbs on 20/01/2022 - 16:31
          +1

          You realise this is for kids who have done nothing wrong and got a shit start to life by having parents with no money.

          I have an 8 year old nephew who can't swim and has never done an extra circular activity in his life.

          If this is the thing that gets him into a swimming lesson or a sport it's government money well spent.

          • illz on 20/01/2022 - 16:41

            @gumbs: That's awesome, I'm glad some kids are getting something from this, truly.

            But what about my kids? Why am I the only one responsible in providing these activities for my kids? The lazy parents who intentionally game the system & reap the rewards should be responsible too.
            Do you see my argument?

            It's a difficult conversation as the disadvantaged kids shouldn't be blamed for their parents being lazy freeloading humans, I see that side too & totally agree.

            • MasterScythe on 21/01/2022 - 12:38
              +1

              @illz: Mainly because I think you're both seeing it from the sides you've experienced most.
              * One, had a hard time finding a job, despite wanting to work.
              * The other, by your own admission, spends time with the type of person whos OK with bludging (know many; a few drinks in, etc).
              So you've each been exposed to extremes.

              If you've ever worked government roles, you'll find majority of dole users are in need in some way.
              ALTHOUGH, there obviously are a chunk who rought the system, it's getting much harder to do now.

              I think it's important to read between the lines here;
              Althought he did say "No One", in his previous paraphraph he did admit to "full time "dole bludgers" is insignificant".
              So, he admitted they exist, but there's just not all that many.
              Turning Aussie chatter into P.C. picked-apart statements is just a bad time; he means 'there's not a lot of them'.

              For the probably….10-15 'dole bludgers' I've run into in my personal life (and dismissed), I've seen literally tens of truly needy in a single day come through community outreach centres looking for work (I managed their IT, so I saw how many new users a day, and these programs were optional, not forced-by-the-dole), and some even volunteering for places like meals on wheels, or salvos. Single parents of either gender, especially feel 'useless' while kids are at school; but jobs aren't flexible enough to allow a 10-2 guaranteed shift.

              The SHOCKINGLY huge number of refugee dole users, who are truly bored out of their brain is phenominal too.
              Sure, the stereotypical groups fled for safety, but after X years of fighting to both stay safe, along with 12hr+ work days to stay fed; the 'shock' of doing nothing is not a fun mental health time for very long.

              Why am I the only one responsible in providing these activities for my kids?

              You're not. But you've chosen to be a typically responsible parent.
              If you choose to follow the path of the 'many you know', you too could reap the benefits you feel they have above yourself.
              They've at least made it a payment to the companies; not a cash handout to parents, to avoid abusing this specific scheme.

              If you don't think they're making better choices than yourself, then it all falls into a strawman argument, and it becomes a little silly.

        • lac0449 on 20/01/2022 - 20:56
          +2

          I understand where the comment comes from and i agree to a point. Viewing it from another angle though, chances are dole bludgers are going to be that. They can't cash this in and when you think about it, its the kids that misses out. This gives the opportunity for those that are doing it tough and want to have their child participate in a sport which normally would be out of reach.
          Kids didnt get asked to be born. They also didnt ask to be born to shitty parents that have thrown their life down the drain.
          I'd rather see my tax dollars going to support something like this than what was spent on business that put their hand out for the covid payments while they where making more money than what they did pre-covid (eg; Harvey Norman who i believe kept $16million in jobkeeper after massive profits…..)
          (this is not intended as a jab at you btw)

    • pdtmathieson on 20/01/2022 - 14:35
      +1

      Shit take

  • jimbler on 20/01/2022 - 14:06
    -1

    Also can be used toward this.

    https://www.fmstraining.com.au/

  • Drakesy on 20/01/2022 - 15:46
    +2

    How to prop up your economy by spending taxpayers money and making it seem like they're doing you a favour…

    • Nuclearvodka on 20/01/2022 - 15:48
      -1

      Give tax breaks to the richest and they get richer.
      Give incentives to the poorest and they spend it in their local community.

      • Drakesy on 20/01/2022 - 15:51
        +3

        Orrr just reduce taxes and let the poor spend their money how they want?

        • Nuclearvodka on 20/01/2022 - 15:53

          The people who need those incentive don't pay most taxes.
          What taxes do you want to reduce? GST?

          • gumbs on 20/01/2022 - 16:34

            @Nuclearvodka: This is also targetted at an industry badly effected by covid full of small business.

            Instead of giving more middle income wellfair so people can buy new kitchens they don't need and prop up the industries that are already making a killing due to recent housing boom.

  • frazel on 20/01/2022 - 16:17

    It's a pity this doesn't include kids under 5, would be useful for swimming lessons.

    • MasterScythe on 21/01/2022 - 22:01
      +1

      Its funny, Ive never lived more than 2-3 hours from a beach, so learning to swim was a typical weekend out for the family.

      Its obvious this isnt the case for everyone; but its still an odd feeling when that reminder sort of shakes what your 'norm' is.

      I hope your kids get to see the water soon :D

  • ndftz on 20/01/2022 - 17:21

    is the site down for anyone else?

  • jaimex2 on 20/01/2022 - 17:26

    I guess Centrelink is also a deal?

    • Chocobros on 22/01/2022 - 10:27

      If you post it just make sure to put targeted on it ;)

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