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With a focus on mental health and wellbeing, the NSW Government is calling on sporting organisations to apply for grants of up to $150,000 for activities that provide mental health, wellbeing and resilience benefits.

The NSW Government is proceeding with an alternative site adjacent to the Morisset Hospital lands at Morisset for the new Lake Macquarie Sport Hub, which will replace the facility closed at Myuna Bay.

NSW Government’s Greater Cities and Regional Sport Facility Fund have awarded over $45 million to 74 sporting organisations this funding round for new and upgraded sport facilities.

In the lead up to the seven Sydney matches of the 2022 Men's ICC T20 World Cup, the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge will soon light up with the faces of cricket super stars.

The state’s latest world-class sporting venue has roared to life, with the first cars testing the track at the new Eastern Creek Speedway.

The Game Changers Ministerial Advisory Council is to provide strategic advice on how to fast-track women to take part in all levels of sport, both on and off the field.

Sydney will take centre court in January with the third installment of the ATP Cup, where 18 of the world’s top 20 players will battle it out for the newest team trophy in men’s tennis.

There is plenty of free fun to be had during the upcoming summer school holidays, with sport and recreation camps, dance parties and hundreds of summer skills sessions being held across rural and regional NSW.

The Matildas will kick off their FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign at the brand new Sydney Football Stadium (SFS) in July 2023, after the match schedule was revealed by FIFA today.

Parents are being urged to take advantage of the state’s popular Active Kids program, with tens of millions of dollars worth of vouchers still to be redeemed this year due to the COVID lockdown.

Modern and inclusive sporting facilities are the focus of a new NSW Government $200 million fund to encourage people across the state to enjoy the benefits of sport, regardless of their age, gender or ability, with applications now open.

Applications are now open for a multi-million dollar funding boost for the state’s Surf Life Saving Clubs to ensure our iconic volunteers continue their vital work keeping people safe at the beach.