Apply for Child and Youth Inclusion Recreation Subsidy (Australia)

Deadline: 06-May-2027

Frankston City Council is inviting applications for the Child and Youth Inclusion (CAYI) Recreation Subsidy, which provides financial support to children and young people aged 5 to 18 years who live in Frankston City and face financial barriers to participating in group recreational activities. The subsidy aims to promote inclusion and wellbeing by helping eligible young people participate in sports, arts, technology, outdoor activities, and other group-based recreational programs. The CAYI Subsidy was established by Frankston City Council to address financial barriers that can prevent children and young people from taking part in recreational activities. The program helps reduce financial pressure on families while giving young people opportunities to develop skills, confidence, social connections, and a stronger sense of belonging in their community. The subsidy can support a variety of group recreational activities for eligible children and young people.

Examples include:

The program is intended to help young people access activities that provide opportunities for participation, learning, social connection, and personal development. The subsidy covers up to $250 or 85% of eligible fees, whichever is lower, pre-GST. The payment is made directly to the relevant service provider rather than to the applicant or family. Only one CAYI Recreation Subsidy per eligible young person per financial year is available. Funding is provided as a direct payment to the service provider delivering the recreational activity. Service providers must have an ABN or be willing to complete an ATO Statement by a Supplier form. This arrangement allows the subsidy to directly reduce the eligible participation fees associated with the activity. To be eligible for the Child and Youth Inclusion Recreation Subsidy, applicants must: Applicants must provide evidence that they are experiencing financial disadvantage.

This can be demonstrated by:

The evidence helps establish eligibility for the subsidy. The CAYI Recreation Subsidy aims to make recreational opportunities more accessible to children and young people who may otherwise be unable to participate because of financial barriers.

Participation in group activities can help young people

Financial disadvantage can prevent children and young people from accessing sports, creative activities, technology programs, and other opportunities outside school. The CAYI Subsidy helps reduce these barriers by providing direct financial support toward eligible participation fees. By improving access to group recreational activities, the program encourages greater inclusion and gives eligible young people opportunities to participate and connect with their community. The CAYI Recreation Subsidy is financial assistance from Frankston City Council that helps eligible children and young people overcome financial barriers to participating in group recreational activities. Children and young people aged 5 to 18 years who live in Frankston City and are experiencing financial disadvantage may be eligible. Eligible activities can include sports clubs, technology workshops, arts and crafts, performing arts, outdoor exploration programs, and other group recreational activities. The funding is paid directly to the service provider delivering the activity. Yes. Providers must have an ABN or be willing to complete an ATO Statement by a Supplier form. Applicants can demonstrate financial disadvantage by being named on a Health Care Card or Pension Concession Card, or by providing a qualifying letter from an educational institution confirming financial barriers due to visa resettlement. Applicants who have already received a CAYI Recreation Subsidy during the same financial year are not eligible to receive another subsidy for that financial year. The Child and Youth Inclusion Recreation Subsidy provides up to $250 to help eligible children and young people aged 5–18 in Frankston City participate in group recreational activities. By covering up to 85% of eligible fees, subject to the $250 maximum, the program helps reduce financial barriers to sports, arts, technology, performing arts, outdoor activities, and other community-based programs. The subsidy supports inclusion, wellbeing, skill development, confidence, and a stronger sense of community belonging. For more information, visit Frankston City Council.