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Referring a Child to TeamSports4All

TeamSports4All supports children and young people experiencing financial hardship to start or continue participating in organised community sport. We work with families, community organisations, schools, and sporting partners to ensure cost is not a barrier to inclusion.

Before you submit a referral

Please ensure the following apply:

The child is aged 5–18 and enrolled in primary or secondary school
The child’s parent or guardian holds a current Health Care Card (HCC), Low Income Health Care Card (LIC/LI), or Pensioner Concession Card (PCC) and the child is named on the card or resides in and is financially dependent on that household.
The child needs financial support to start organised community club sport, or is at risk of stopping due to ongoing financial hardship
A parent or carer is aware of the referral and open to being contacted
The household has capacity to support the child’s participation in a community club

Our approach to sport participation

TeamSports4All focuses on supporting children to participate in structured, community-based team sport, where they can build connection, routine and a sense of belonging.

Our priority is to support:

• children who have never participated in organised sport
• children who have stopped participating due to financial hardship

We do not provide general subsidies or fund participation where financial hardship is not a clear barrier.

What to expect

• Referrals are assessed based on eligibility, local availability and funding
• Referrals that do not meet these criteria are unlikely to be progressed
• Submission of a referral does not guarantee support

Areas we cover

Please complete the form below

Or – please contact hello@teamsports4all.com.au with any questions.

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Who is making this referral? *

Have you discussed this referral with the child’s parent or guardian and obtained their consent to be contacted by TeamSports4All? *

I confirm that I have discussed TeamSports4All with the child’s parent or guardian, including the nature of support that may be provided, and that they are aware this referral has been submitted and consent to being contacted by TeamSports4All.

Unfortunately TS4A are unable to accept a referral if permission from the family for TS4A to contact them has not been received.

Please dscuss the benefits of a refferal with the family prior to making this submission

Is the Family experiencing financial hardship? *

Unfortunately TS4A are unable to accept a Referral for those not experiencing financial hardship.

Based on the information provided, this referral does not meet the current eligibility threshold for TeamSports4All support.

Our program is limited to households experiencing verified financial hardship and we prioritise children facing significant barriers to participation.

If circumstances change, or if further information becomes available, a new referral may be submitted.

Please confirm the household’s financial hardship status before proceeding.

TeamSports4All support is reserved for children from households experiencing verified financial hardship, typically linked to income support or concession eligibility.

If you are unable to verify this, we recommend clarifying with the family prior to submitting this referral.

I confirm financial hardship *

Yes, I confirm financial hardship.

Have the children previously participated in organised community sport? *

Has your child ever played organised community sport, such as through a local club or association? *

TeamSports4All primarily prioritises children who have never participated in organised sport or who have disengaged due to financial barriers.

Where a child is currently participating, support may be considered where financial hardship is verified and continuation would otherwise not be possible.

Please confirm that the child is at risk of ceasing participation without support.

I confirm the child’s continued participation is at risk without assistance. *

I confirm the child’s continued participation is at risk without assistance.

TeamSports4All does not provide funding to support a child participating in multiple sports.

Our program is designed to remove barriers to first-time participation.

I understand and will redirect the family to alternative forms of support *

I understand

I understand and that I am not eligible for support from TeamSports4All. *

I understand

Understanding whether a child is currently participating in organised community sport is essential to assessing eligibility and priority.

TeamSports4All primarily supports children who have never participated in sport, or who have disengaged due to financial hardship.

Please confirm the child’s participation status with the family before proceeding. If this cannot be verified at this time, we recommend pausing this referral and returning once confirmed.

I understand *

I understand and will clarify with the family

TS4A Region Family Lives in: *

Municipality (Other) *

TS4A Region Family Lives in:: *

Municipality (Other) *

Unfortunately TeamSports4All is still expanding into all Local Government Areas.

If you proceed with this referral the child/ren will be placed on the waitlist and be contacted once we activate in this region.

TeamSports4All partners with selected sporting clubs that demonstrate alignment with our mission, capacity to support children experiencing hardship, and a commitment to inclusive participation.

Completion of this form does not guarantee approval. Partnership suitability is assessed based on local need, program alignment, and operational capacity.

Please click here to access the dedicated Sports Club Enquiry Form and find out how you can be a partner club today.

If your club is already a TeamSports4All Sporting Club Partner, please contact your local TeamSports4All coordinator for guidance on how to submit a referral.

This referral pathway is reserved for Community Service Organisations working directly with families experiencing financial hardship.

If you are not a Community Service Organisation, referrals cannot be submitted through this form.

Families seeking support should connect with a local Community Service Organisation, school wellbeing team, or community support provider who can assess eligibility and submit a referral where appropriate.

Sporting clubs should use the dedicated partnership enquiry pathway.

Referrer Details

TeamSports4All works with trusted referral partners to support children.

Once you complete all three pages of the form, if eligible a TeamSports4All staff member will get in touch with the family to arrange a time to meet them. If you have questions please email hello@teamsports4all.com.au

Please note that some localities have an active waitlist, in these areas we will respond to your referral once capacity is available. You will still receive a confirmation of your referral once submitted.

Referrer Organisation Type *

Have you made a referral to TeamSports4All before? *

Have you read our eligibility criteria? *

How did you hear about TeamSports4All? *

I.e. if you have heard about this from school, sports club please include name of school or club if applicable.

Eligibility Criteria

The following is the TeamSports4All eligibility criteria. Each child must:

Reside in an area where TS4A assists.
have a current government issued health care card
Child aged between 5-18years of age.
Have a keen interest in playing sport.
Have capacity to commit to a team sport.
has a parent/carer who supports the child to commit to playing team sport.

Referring Agency Name *

Referrer Role *

Referrer Contact Name: *

First

Last

Referrer contact phone number *

Referrer Email Contact: *

Referring Agency Postal Address *

Address Line 1

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

Does the family have a Case Manager? *

Case Manager Contact Number *

Case Manager Name *

First

Last

Case Manager Email *

Birth Family 1

Family Details

Family Circumstances *

Family Violence
Financial Hardship
Mental Health
Asylum Seeker
Substance Abuse
Out of home care
Other

How many children are in the household? *

Background Information about the Family

Parent / Primary Guardian Name *

First

Last

Relationship to the children *

Parent
Primary Guardian
Other

Relationship - Other

Parent / Primary Guardian Contact Email *

Parent / Primary Guardian Contact Number *

Family Residential Address *

Address Line 1

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

Is the family able to support the child/ren to get to training and games? *

How many children would like to play Sport?

Ongoing participation in community sport requires support from a parent, carer, or responsible adult within the household to help the child attend training and games.

We understand this can be challenging for some families. This will be discussed further as part of the next steps to understand what support may be possible.

Other Language - please specify

Language(s) spoken at home? *

English
Auslan / Sign Language
Arabic
Cantonese
Greek
Hindi
Italian
Mandarin
Pubjabi
Spanish
Vietnamese
Other (please specify)

To support our engagement with the family, please indicate what languages are spoken at home.

Interpreter detail: *

Agency / Referral Partner can supply
Alternative arrangement needed
Family can provide

TeamSports4All are unable to provide an interpreter at the present time, we will reach out to the referring agency to determine the best means to contact the family to process this referral.

Do the family require an interpreter? *

Yes
No

Please note - TeamSports4All cannot provide this service.

Sport Availability

Sport availability is dependent on local partnerships, cost, club capacity, and seasonality cannot be guaranteed. Some sports are only available in limited locations or through specific community partnerships. Availability for specific sports will vary depending on local club relationships and program capacity at the time of referral.

The sports listed below are only available in certain areas:

• Calisthenics
• Gymnastics
• Soccer / Football

TeamSports4All primarily supports participation in structured community team sports. We are unable to support individual or non-club-based activities such as swimming programs, gym memberships, boxing, golf, archery, badminton, and similar activities.

This approach ensures our limited funding is directed where it can have the greatest impact, allowing us to support more children to participate in community sport.

Current Sport Participation *

Current Sport Participation Please provide details of the child(ren)’s current participation. Include the sport(s), club(s) (if known), and why financial support is required for them to continue participating.

Previous Sport Participation *

Please provide details of the child(ren)’s previous participation in sport. Include the sport(s) played, club(s) (if known), approximately when they last participated, and the main reason(s) they are no longer involved.

Child 1 Details

Child 1 - Child Name: *

First

Last

Child 1 - Date of Birth *

Child must be 5 years and over.

Child 1 - School *

Child 1 - Grade *

Grade at time of referral

Child 1 - Is the child of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Origin?

Child 1 - Gender *

Child 1 - Sport Preference *

Please choose up to three preferred sports. Sports are subject to local availability and timing.

Child 1 - Does the child have any relevant medical concerns? *

This will be used to support placement of the child into Team Sport and confirmed upon registration.

Child 1 - Medical Concerns

Please provide detail of any relevant Medical Concerns.

Child 2 Details

Child 2 - Child Name: *

First

Last

Child 2 - Date of Birth *

Child must be 5 years and over.

Child 2 - School *

Child 2 - Grade *

Grade at time of referral

Child 2 - Is the child of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Origin?

Child 2 - Gender *

Child 2 - Sport Preference *

Please choose up to three preferred sports. Sports are subject to local availability and timing.

Child 2 - Does the child have any relevant medical concerns? *

This will be used to support placement of the child into Team Sport and confirmed upon registration.

Child 2 - Medical Concerns

Please provide detail of any relevant Medical Concerns.

Child 3 Details

Child 3 - Child Name: *

First

Last

Child 3 - Date of Birth *

Child must be 5 years and over.

Child 3 - School *

Child 3 - Grade *

Grade at time of referral

Child 3 - Is the child of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Origin?

Child 3 - Gender *

Child 3 - Sport Preference *

Please choose up to three preferred sports. Sports are subject to local availability and timing.

Child 3 - Does the child have any relevant medical concerns? *

This will be used to support placement of the child into Team Sport and confirmed upon registration.

Child 3 - Medical Concerns

Please provide detail of any relevant Medical Concerns.

Child 4 Details

Child 4 - Child Name: *

First

Last

Child 4 - Date of Birth *

Child must be 5 years and over.

Child 4 - School *

Child 4 - Grade *

Grade at time of referral

Child 4 - Is the child of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Origin?

Child 4 - Gender *

Child 4 - Sport Preference *

Please choose up to three preferred sports. Sports are subject to local availability and timing.

Child 4 - Does the child have any relevant medical concerns? *

This will be used to support placement of the child into Team Sport and confirmed upon registration.

Child 4 - Medical Concerns

Please provide detail of any relevant Medical Concerns.

Child 5 Details

Child 5 - Child Name: *

First

Last

Child 5 - Date of Birth *

Child must be 5 years and over.

Child 5 - School *

Child 5 - Grade *

Grade at time of referral

Child 5 - Is the child of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Origin?

Child 5 - Gender *

Child 5 - Sport Preference *

Please choose up to three preferred sports. Sports are subject to local availability and timing.

Child 5 - Does the child have any relevant medical concerns? *

This will be used to support placement of the child into Team Sport and confirmed upon registration.

Child 5 - Medical Concerns

Please provide detail of any relevant Medical Concerns.

Child 6 Details

Child 6 - Child Name: *

First

Last

Child 6 - Date of Birth *

Child must be 5 years and over.

Child 6 - School *

Child 6 - Grade *

Grade at time of referral

Child 6 - Is the child of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Origin?

Child 6 - Gender *

Child 6 - Sport Preference *

Please choose up to three preferred sports. Sports are subject to local availability and timing.

Child 6 - Does the child have any relevant medical concerns? *

This will be used to support placement of the child into Team Sport and confirmed upon registration.

Child 6 - Medical Concerns

Please provide detail of any relevant Medical Concerns.

Child 7 Details

Child 7 - Child Name: *

First

Last

Child 7 - Date of Birth *

Child must be 5 years and over.

Child 7 - School *

Child 7 - Grade *

Grade at time of referral

Child 7 - Is the child of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Origin?

Child 7 - Gender *

Child 7 - Sport Preference *

Please choose up to three preferred sports. Sports are subject to local availability and timing.

Child 7 - Does the child have any relevant medical concerns? *

This will be used to support placement of the child into Team Sport and confirmed upon registration.

Child 7 - Medical Concerns

Please provide detail of any relevant Medical Concerns.

Child 8 Details

Child 8 - Child Name: *

First

Last

Child 8 - Date of Birth *

Child must be 5 years and over.

Child 8 - School *

Child 8 - Grade *

Grade at time of referral

Child 8 - Is the child of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Origin?

Child 8 - Gender *

Child 8 - Sport Preference *

Please choose up to three preferred sports. Sports are subject to local availability and timing.

Child 8 - Does the child have any relevant medical concerns? *

This will be used to support placement of the child into Team Sport and confirmed upon registration.

Child 8 - Medical Concerns

Please provide detail of any relevant Medical Concerns.

Thank you for your enquiry.

TeamSports4All operates in your Local Government Area through partnerships with Community Service Organisations.

To ensure support is directed to families experiencing verified financial hardship, referrals must be submitted by a recognised Community Service Organisation working directly with your family.

The next step is to connect with a local community service provider who can assess eligibility and, where appropriate, submit a referral on your behalf.

We are unable to accept direct self-referrals.

Thank you for your enquiry.

TeamSports4All does not currently operate within your Local Government Area. Our program expands based on established community partnerships and local capacity.

We encourage you to contact your local council, school wellbeing team, or community support service to explore available sporting assistance programs in your area.

Should our program expand into your region, updated information will be published on our website.

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