Level the Playing Field Program

The NSW Government has committed up to $30 million to the Level the Playing Field Program (the Program). The Program investment will revive sport facilities by providing new or upgrading existing sport facilities, amenities and sporting fields. Funding will also support the provision of new and upgraded lighting that will enable more women and girls to train and compete in sport in a safe and inclusive environment.

The primary objectives of the Program are to:

• Ensure women and girls have equitable access to sport and recreation facilities.
• Foster positive sport and recreation participation experiences for women and girls.
• Increase utilisation of sport and recreation facilities by women and girls.

In addition, the Program also seeks to:

• Increase utilisation of sport and recreation facilities for people with disability, First Nations peoples, LGBTQIA+ people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
• Incorporate environmental sustainability and climate resiliency into design, construction, and operation.

As part of the application for the Level the Playing Field Program applicants must commit to a Statement of Intent that gender equality is considered and prioritised in all current and future planning, policy, service delivery and practice as they relate to community sports infrastructure.

As part of the application for the Level the Playing Field Program applicants must commit to a Statement of Intent that gender equality is considered and prioritised in all current and future planning, policy, service delivery and practice as they relate to community sports infrastructure.