Libby Coker (Corangamite, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Strong connected communities need great local facilities, and, for so many families, this starts with grassroots sport. Our local clubs are more than just places to play. They're where friendships are formed, where kids learn teamwork and resilience and where people of all ages stay active and connected. That's why I am so proud that a re-elected Albanese Labor government will deliver $1 billion towards upgrading the netball courts at Grovedale Tigers Football Netball Club's Burdoo Recreation Reserve, ensuring netball players of all ages have safe, high-quality courts. This is a much-needed upgrade. The courts at Grovedale have been deemed unsafe for this season, and this means the netball club have to play all of their home games indoors. This is not good enough for a club that, for more than 100 years, has been the staple of the Grovedale community.

Netball coordinator, Kelly McDonald, said the upgrade would open up opportunities for players and the club. Kelly said: 'We will now continue to grow as a great community club without the stress of player safety. This means we can provide safe courts for all our players and visiting clubs to play all year round.' We can be proud to be part of a Labor government that works with this club and all local sporting clubs, because we know supporting our local clubs strengthens the heart of our communities. Go, Tiges!