Jodie Belyea (Dunkley, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

Last week, I had the pleasure of squaring up in the nets at the Frankston Peninsula Cricket Club to celebrate their success in the federal government's Play Our Way program. The $46,000 grant will go towards establishing a women's team that are able to service Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula, as there were no other premier options locally for those on the southern end of the peninsula. I love the club's vision to remove barriers and engage more women in cricket, and the Albanese Labor government is supporting local sporting clubs to do just this with programs like Play Our Way.

Volunteers at the club have been working tirelessly over the years to build the incredible club with a mighty spirit, providing fantastic opportunities that build teamwork and resilience. Thank you, Mike, Julie, Hayden and others on the committee for all you do for our community and for creating opportunities for women to pursue their cricket aspirations. I am very much looking forward to visiting for another hit soon, but only underarm bowling is allowed!

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