Author: Adrian Bell

We’re approaching the end of the calendar year fast and if you still need to register your squids using their 2021 Active Kids Voucher you’ll need to get in quick…

See below for information from the NSW Government about eligibility and how to redeem your voucher

The NSW Government is helping kids get active with the Active Kids program.

The Active Kids program provides two $100 vouchers for parents, guardians and carers of school-enrolled children to use towards sport and active recreation costs each year.

Voucher 1 is valid January to December 2021 and Voucher 2 is valid July to December 2021.

To use the voucher, find a registered activity provider and present your voucher when you sign up.

Eligibility

If you’re a parent, carer or guardian, the student will be eligible if they are:

• a NSW resident
• aged between 4.5 and 18 years
• enrolled in school (from Kindergarten to Year 12, including those who are home-schooled or enrolled in secondary school education at TAFE NSW)
• a current Medicare card holder.

You can apply for a voucher for each eligible student.

You can use the voucher for registration, participation or membership costs with an approved Active Kids provider.

What you need

• a MyServiceNSW Account
• one proof of identity document for the parent, carer or guardian
• your child’s Medicare card details
• your child’s height and weight (optional).

How to apply

1. Check the eligibility requirements.
2. Select the ‘Apply online’ button.
3. Log in, or create your MyServiceNSW Account.
4. Follow the prompts to apply for the voucher.
   Note: If you’re applying for a child’s second voucher, select ‘Apply for Active Kids Voucher 2’ on the Services tab.

To use the voucher:

1. Choose the eligible provider where you’ll use the voucher (Swimmng Australia’s Swim Central Portal).
2. At registration or payment time, provide the following information through the provider’s preferred process:

• child’s full name
• child’s date of birth
• Active Kids voucher number.

More information

A voucher can only be used:

• once (if the fees for your chosen activity are less than $100, the remaining balance is forfeited and can’t be used)
• during the calendar year it’s issued
• for the person named on the voucher
• for registration or membership fees with an approved Active Kids provider.

A voucher cannot be:

• split between more than one provider or registration (which means if you do not use the full $100 any remaining amount will not be used)
• used for individual items (like jerseys, socks or boots)
• used for the same activity within the same term as another Active Kids voucher
• redeemed for cash.

To use the voucher, give the details to your registered activity provider.

Documents

• Active Kids program recipient guidelines – PDF

Links

• Office of Sport: Active Kids
• Frequently asked questions
• About Active Kids