Queensland Government
Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing

Celebrate National Volunteer Week

National Volunteer Week will be celebrated from 14 - 20 May 2012. To help your club celebrate, Volunteering Australia has a variety of resources available

Get active, play and stay

Whether you're planning an outdoor recreation program, a team building session, or a coaching clinic, we have all the skills to deliver the ideal experience for you and your group at one of our seven Active Recreation Centres across Queensland.

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Helping clubs make junior sport positive everyday.

Funding for Athletes

Funding now available for young athletes.
  • Latest news

    Read the latest media releases from the Minister for Sport and access the archive for past releases.

  • Find a recreation centre near you

    Get active, play and stay at one of the seven exciting Active Recreation Centres across Queensland.

  • Apply now for sport funding

    Each year the Department provides in excess of $40 million through funding programs towards new and improved opportunities for people to participate in sport and active recreation.

  • Register for local courses, workshops and forums

    Sign-up here to attend a Regional Workshop or Locker Room Forum in your area. You can also register for the Get Active Queensland Accreditation Program which provides FREE training to eligible participants to gain accreditation in coaching, officiating and sports first aid.

  • Great resources for teachers

    Teachers can sign up for training courses as well as access an array of useful resources for use both inside and outside the classroom.

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New departmental arrangements for Sport and Recreation Services

As a result of recent changes to Queensland Government departments, Sport and Recreation Services is now part of the Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing.

The Hon Steve Dickson MP is the Minister for National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing. For more information, visit the Queensland Cabinet and Ministerial Directory

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