FairGo 4 Youth Fund

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FairGo 4 Youth Fund provides an opportunity for disadvantaged young people to participate in a local extra-curricular activity to enrich their lives and improve social connection and wellbeing.

The maximum amount residents can apply for, per financial year, is:

  • $400 (plus GST) or
  • $600 (plus GST) for those living with a disability

An individual can make a single claim for a winter season, or summer season, or if term based, two consecutive terms. Funding covers registration costs only.

IMPORTANT:

  • This Fund is not a voucher. Payment is made directly to the chosen activity provider
  • Young people must select an activity from a pre-approved activity provider who uses a Council venue.  Download a list of all eligible Activity Providers: Activity Provider List(PDF, 292KB)
  • Applications for 2026 term based activities are accepted all year round
  • 2026 winter season applications are now open
Who is eligible to apply?
  • Children and young people from age eight - 18 who are residents of the City of Melton and can demonstrate the need for financial support.

Download and read a copy of the Fund Guidelines(PDF, 2MB) to understand eligibility criteria and timelines.

Are you unable to supply proof of financial support with a health care card or pension card?  You can instead contact a registered community service organisation, charity, school or Council Support Officer to complete a Referral Form(PDF, 756KB) 

How to enrol as a Participant
How to enrol as an Activity Provider
  1. Complete: FairGo 4 Youth - Activity Provider Enrolment Form
  2. Begin your submission
  3. Submit 
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