Families across the Northern Territory can once again access financial support to help children stay active, healthy and connected, with the next round of the Sport and Learn to Swim Voucher program opening from 1 July.

Thanks to the Finocchiaro Government, every child aged 5 and over enrolled in an urban Northern Territory school from Transition to Year 12 is eligible to receive a $100 Sport Voucher every six months. These vouchers can be redeemed with over 300 approved sport, recreation and cultural activity providers across the Territory.

Additionally, families with children under the age of five can access two $100 Learn to Swim Vouchers each year, supporting early participation in swimming and water safety programs.

Minister for People, Sport and Culture, the Hon. Jinson Charls, said the initiative is about more than just helping with costs — it’s about building stronger, healthier communities through participation.

“We know the benefits of sport and active recreation go far beyond a playing field,” Mr Charls said.
“These vouchers help families stay connected to the activities they love and support the Territory lifestyle we all enjoy.”

“Active participation in sport, recreation, cultural and swimming programs supports our kids’ health and wellbeing, keeps them busy, and builds confidence, friendships and resilience along the way.”

The Northern Territory Government is investing more than $4 million in 2025–26 to deliver the Sport and Learn to Swim Vouchers in urban areas, and a further $4.3 million to support year-round sport, recreation and cultural programs in regional and remote areas through the Active Regional and Remote Communities Program (ARRCP).

Last year, thousands of vouchers were redeemed through a wide range of Territory-based clubs and providers, with particularly high participation in swimming, dance and music. Football NT alone recorded over 810 voucher redemptions, with strong engagement in Palmerston and Alice Springs.

For more information or to redeem a voucher, visit the Northern Territory Government’s Sport Voucher page.