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Active Kids Vouchers

Round 9 of the Get Active Kids Voucher program is now open! 

The Get Active Kids voucher program is a Victorian Government initiative to assist families with the costs of participation in sport and active recreation activities, like swimming lessons. Eligible children may receive up to $200 to cover the costs of PARC Swim memberships, Aquatic Access membership, or a PARC Active Kids, Youth or Teen membership. Learn more here.  

To be eligible for a Get Active Kids voucher your child/dependent must be: 
– Aged 0 to 18 years
– A Victorian Resident 
– Named on a current Australian Government Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card (at the time of application) 
– Named on a valid Australian Government Medicare Card (at the time of application) 

Applications for this round are open 10am Wednesday 15 October. 

How to claim a voucher: 

  1. Visit the Get Active Kids website here, and apply for the voucher in your child’s name. 

  2. Name Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre as the provider. 

  3. You will receive a code once you have successfully applied. Once received, complete the below form. 

Please note, for any new members, please sign up as a PARC Swim member. Once sign up is complete, you can follow the above steps.  

Redeem my Active Kids Voucher

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