The Albanese Government is supporting women and girls in Minyip and Murtoa to play the sports they love with a state-of-the-art new facility.

The Minyip Murtoa Football and Netball Club in regional Victoria received almost $2 million through the Play Our Way program.

The club now has a new netball court with bench seating, a netball shelter, fencing and LED lighting to keep players and spectators safer and more comfortable on and off the court.

The funding has also helped deliver new female changerooms for football, netball and swimming athletes and umpires, accessible and unisex toilets and new first aid rooms.

The facilities will support more women and girls in Minyip and Murtoa to get and stay involved in sport.

The Albanese Government’s $200 million Play Our Way grant program supports local initiatives and ideas to overcome barriers that women and girls face in participating in sport.

This includes providing safe, inclusive, quality and sustainable facilities, equipment and initiatives to help women and girls to stay involved in sport and physical activity for life.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Sport Anika Wells:

“Play our Way is helping women and girls overcome barriers to start or continue playing sports.

“Safe and inclusive facilities can make a huge difference in a female athlete’s experience.

“The Albanese Government’s $2 million investment means more women and girls in the Minyip and Murtoa communities can experience a lifelong love of sport and all the benefits that come with it.”

Quotes attributable to Senator for Victoria Jana Stewart:

"Labor backs regional communities with practical action, not just words. This is what that looks like."

"Growing up in Swan Hill, I know how much sport means to regional communities.

“Women and girls in Minyip and Murtoa deserve facilities that reflect just how much they matter."

Quotes attributable to Minyip Murtoa Football & Netball Club President Chris Delahunty:

“The completion of these new facilities is a major milestone for our club and wider community.

“The new changerooms and netball court will provide a more inclusive, modern and welcoming environment for players, families and visitors for many years to come.

“We are grateful for the support provided through the Play Our Way program in helping bring this important project to life.”