Sports Central

Sports Central Growing participation and promoting welcoming, inclusive and safe sport.

Sports Central services the region by:
- Promoting healthy lifestyles in the Central Highlands region
- Supporting community participation in physical activity
- Providing advice, support and assistance for community sport
and active recreation clubs
- Developing partnerships with other organisations to achieve
common goals
- Being an information source or point of contact for your club or
organisation

Clubs and volunteers across the Central Highlands are already helping ensure the experiences of our region are represent...
18/06/2026

Clubs and volunteers across the Central Highlands are already helping ensure the experiences of our region are represented in Regional Sport Victoria's 2026 Regional Victorian Community Sport Census.

So far, we've heard from 36 clubs and volunteers, providing valuable insights into the opportunities, challenges, and support needs impacting community sport locally.

Some common themes are beginning to emerge:
☑️ Growing pressure on volunteer time and capacity
☑️ Increasing administrative and operational demands on clubs
☑️ A need for practical support that responds to local challenges

These insights will help inform future support, advocacy, and club development initiatives both within our region and across regional Victoria.

To provide more clubs and volunteers with the opportunity to participate, the Census will now close on Sunday 21st June.

If your club hasn't had the opportunity to contribute yet, now is the time.

👉 Complete the survey here: https://regionalsportvictoria.snapforms.com.au/form/2026-regional-victorian-community-sport-census

Every response strengthens our understanding of community sport in the Central Highlands and helps ensure local voices contribute to future decisions and support.

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🌟 Sports Central Proud to be Part of ABC Takeover Ballarat 🌟Sports Central had the incredible opportunity to be an Ambas...
15/06/2026

🌟 Sports Central Proud to be Part of ABC Takeover Ballarat 🌟

Sports Central had the incredible opportunity to be an Ambassador Organisation for the recent ABC Takeover in Ballarat, with our own Caitlin representing our organisation throughout the week.

Working alongside an inspiring group of young people from across Ballarat, Caitlin spent the week co-designing a community project, listening to youth voices, sharing ideas, and empowering the next generation to create positive change in our region.

We were also fortunate to collaborate with an amazing group of fellow ambassadors and organisations who brought their passion and expertise to the program:

🤟 Jesse from Women's Health Grampians
✨ Emma from CAFS
🌞 Laurel from The Lab
⭐️ Sally from Committee for Ballarat
🌻 Clancy from Bees and Blossoms

A huge thank you to the young people who brought their creativity, energy and ideas to the week. It was inspiring to see what can be achieved when we genuinely listen to and collaborate with our community's youth.

At Sports Central, we believe young people should have opportunities to shape the future of their communities, and we're proud to have been part of a program that puts youth voices front and centre.

📣 Clubs across the Central Highlands, we want to hear from you!Sports Central in collaboration with Regional Sport Victo...
10/06/2026

📣 Clubs across the Central Highlands, we want to hear from you!

Sports Central in collaboration with Regional Sport Victoria is proud to support the 2026 Regional Victorian Community Sport Census.

This statewide survey is your chance to make sure your club’s voice is heard.

We are inviting clubs and volunteers across the Central Highlands to take part in a short 15-minute survey and share:
✔️ What’s working well in your club
✔️ The challenges you are facing
✔️ The support that would make the biggest difference

Your feedback will help shape future programs, services and advocacy to better support community sport across our region.

🎯 What’s in it for your club?
Clubs that participate will go into the draw to receive up to $2,500 in tailored support, with one club selected in each region.

⏳ The Census closes on Sunday 14th June.

👉 Complete the survey here: https://regionalsportvictoria.snapforms.com.au/form/2026-regional-victorian-community-sport-census

Let’s make sure Central Highlands clubs are represented.

📣 Free Club Development Workshops for Community Sporting ClubsSports Central, in partnership with Moorabool Shire Counci...
10/06/2026

📣 Free Club Development Workshops for Community Sporting Clubs

Sports Central, in partnership with Moorabool Shire Council and Pyrenees Shire Council is delivering a free Club Development Workshop Series to help strengthen and support community sporting clubs across the region.

Designed for committee members, volunteers, coaches and emerging leaders, these practical workshops will explore leadership, governance, inclusion, volunteer engagement and sustainable club development.

🔹 Upcoming Workshops 🔹

🗒️ Fair Access and Participation for Women and Girls
📍 MARC Stadium, Bacchus Marsh
📅 Wednesday 17th June | 6:30pm – 7:45pm
👉 To register: https://forms.office.com/r/CdNcKrFy4Z

🗒️ Leadership and Club Development
📍 Ballan Library and Community Hub
📆 Monday 22nd June | 6:30pm – 7:45pm
👉 To register: https://forms.office.com/r/kv9gpcW7XN

🗒️Leadership and Club Development
📍 Goldfields Recreation Reserve, Beaufort
📆 Tuesday 23rd June | 6:30pm – 7:45pm
👉 To register: https://forms.office.com/r/iRXFMpW1RG

These free workshops will provide practical tools, resources and strategies to help your club strengthen leadership, support volunteers, improve governance and build a welcoming, sustainable future.

⚽ Practical Coaching Workshop - Registrations Open!Are you a female looking to develop your coaching skills in a real fo...
03/06/2026

⚽ Practical Coaching Workshop - Registrations Open!
Are you a female looking to develop your coaching skills in a real football environment?

Join us on Monday 15 June from 5:30pm-7:00pm for a practical coaching workshop facilitated by Caitlin Johnston. This session will be delivered within a live U16 Girls Academy training environment, providing coaches with the opportunity to observe and discuss coaching principles in a genuine player development setting.

Whether you're new to coaching or looking to refine your approach, this workshop will explore session design, communication, player engagement, and creating effective learning environments.

📅 Monday 15 June
⏰ 5:30pm - 7:00pm
⚽ U16 Girls Academy Training Session
🎓 Facilitated by Caitlin Johnston

Places are limited, so register now to secure your spot 👇
https://forms.office.com/r/wZn06R2rW6

📣 Why should your club complete the 2026 census?As part of the 2026 Regional Victorian Community Sport Census, clubs acr...
03/06/2026

📣 Why should your club complete the 2026 census?

As part of the 2026 Regional Victorian Community Sport Census, clubs across the Central Highlands have the opportunity to go into the draw to win up to $2,500 in tailored support from Sports Central, with one club selected from each participating region.

We know that every club is different, and the most valuable support is often the support that responds directly to local needs, priorities and challenges.

For clubs in the Central Highlands, this support could include:
👉 Strategic, participation or operational planning
👉 Governance support and committee development
👉 Training and education for club leaders and volunteers
👉 Policy and procedure development and review
👉 Club sustainability and capacity-building initiatives

By taking part in the Census, your club will not only help shape future support and advocacy for community sport but one lucky winner from each participating region will also have the opportunity to access tailored support designed to strengthen their club.

⏳ The Census closes on Sunday 14th June.

👉 Complete the survey: https://regionalsportvictoria.snapforms.com.au/form/2026-regional-victorian-community-sport-census

⚽ Practical Coaching Workshop - Registrations Open!Are you a female looking to develop your coaching skills in a real fo...
01/06/2026

⚽ Practical Coaching Workshop - Registrations Open!

Are you a female looking to develop your coaching skills in a real football environment?

Join us on Monday 15 June from 5:30pm-7:00pm for a practical coaching workshop facilitated by Caitlin Johnston. This session will be delivered within a live U16 Girls Academy training environment, providing coaches with the opportunity to observe and discuss coaching principles in a genuine player development setting.

Whether you're new to coaching or looking to refine your approach, this workshop will explore session design, communication, player engagement, and creating effective learning environments.

📅 Monday 15 June
⏰ 5:30pm - 7:00pm
⚽ U16 Girls Academy Training Session
🎓 Facilitated by Caitlin Johnston

Places are limited, so register now to secure your spot 👇
https://forms.office.com/r/wZn06R2rW6

📣 Local government plays an important role in strengthening community sport across the Central Highlands.As the 2026 Reg...
25/05/2026

📣 Local government plays an important role in strengthening community sport across the Central Highlands.

As the 2026 Regional Victorian Community Sport Census continues to roll out, we’re encouraging our local government partners across the Central Highlands to help ensure clubs and volunteers in your communities are represented.

Community sport contributes significantly to local wellbeing, connection, participation, and liveability - and understanding the experiences of clubs at a grassroots level is critical to shaping future planning, support, and investment across our region.

We invite Ararat Rural City Council, City of Ballarat, Golden Plains Shire Council, Hepburn Shire Council and Pyrenees Shire Council to help amplify the Census through local club networks, newsletters, and community channels to ensure as many local voices as possible are heard.

By contributing to a stronger evidence base, together we can better understand the changing needs of community sport across the Central Highlands and support more informed, locally responsive outcomes into the future.

👉 Access and share the survey:
https://regionalsportvictoria.snapforms.com.au/form/2026-regional-victorian-community-sport-census

⏳ The survey closes on Sunday 14th June.

Sporting clubs across the region are invited to join a free online workshop hosted by Golden Plains Shire Council and Sp...
22/05/2026

Sporting clubs across the region are invited to join a free online workshop hosted by Golden Plains Shire Council and Sports Central on Wednesday 27th May from 7:00pm to 8:15pm.

Designed for committee members, volunteers and emerging leaders, this workshop will explore how strong leadership and effective governance can help clubs thrive.

Participants will gain practical insights into strategic planning and goal setting, volunteer recruitment and retention, understanding committee roles and responsibilities, and creating safe, inclusive and welcoming club environments. The session will also focus on building positive club culture and developing sustainable systems that support long-term success both on and off the field.

Whether you’re new to committee life or an experienced club leader, this workshop is a valuable opportunity to build confidence, capability and stronger community sporting clubs.

📅 Wednesday 27th May
⏰ 7:00pm to 8:15pm
💻 Online

To register: https://forms.office.com/r/E1TdDyu5Qj

🙌 This National Volunteer Week, we want to hear from you!National Volunteer Week is an opportunity to recognise and cele...
20/05/2026

🙌 This National Volunteer Week, we want to hear from you!

National Volunteer Week is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the volunteers who keep community sport running across regional Victoria, and it’s also an opportunity to listen.

If you volunteer in community sport, whether as a coach, committee member, team manager, official, or behind the scenes helping your club operate, we want to hear about your club’s experience.

Through the 2026 Regional Victorian Community Sport Census, we’re seeking to better understand the evolving needs of community sporting clubs, including the demands on volunteers’ time, the factors impacting volunteer attraction and retention, and what is needed to help create sustainable, supported, and thriving clubs into the future.

These insights will help strengthen how the sector supports volunteers, builds club capacity, and responds to the changing realities facing grassroots community sport across regional Victoria.

👉 Complete the survey: https://regionalsportvictoria.snapforms.com.au/form/2026-regional-victorian-community-sport-census

This National Volunteer Week help ensure the voices of community sport volunteers are heard.

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25-39 Barkly Street
Ballarat, VIC
3350

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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