Sport and Recreation
The Northern Territory Sport and Recreation, as part of the Department of Natural Resources, Environment, the Arts and Sport is responsible for providing opportunities for Territorians to participate in sport and recreation.
Support provided by Sport and Recreation includes management of major sporting events; elite athlete assistance; grants funding for peak sport and recreation groups, local councils and facility building; the development of sport in schools and Aboriginal communities and management of government-owned sporting facilities.
What is happening...
Sporting Grants Workshop - Alice Springs - Sport and Recreation staff will be conducting a Workshop on how to apply for Facilities Development and Grass Roots Grants in Alice Springs on Monday, 23 November 2009.
Sports Forums - Governance and Duty of Care - The Australian and New Zealand Sports Law Association Inc and the Australian Government Standing Committee on Recreation and Sport are hosting free forums on the legal issues confronting Australian sport and recreation.
Sporting Grass Roots Development Grants - Round two of the Northern Territory Government's 2009/2010 Sport and Recreation Grass Roots Grant Program is now open for applications. Applications close Thursday 3 December 2009.
Towards a Sport and Active Recreation Policy - The Northern Territory Government is developing a policy which aims to maximise the future growth and success of sport and active recreation in the Territory. To do this, we need your input. No matter if you are working in the industry, someone who plays or loves sport, use this opportunity to have your say about your, and your children's active and sporting future.