About ActiveLink
ActiveLink supports community members who may be facing challenges to getting active or staying connected, by helping reduce the cost of participating in physical activity and community programs. It’s all about supporting your health, wellbeing and sense of belonging.
The ActiveLink fund opened on Thursday, 23 July 2026, continuing our commitment to supporting a caring, inclusive community.
Wednesday, 29 July 2026 update: Following community feedback and to help ensure the program is accessible to those who need it most, we have updated the eligibility criteria for 2026. Applicants must hold either a valid Health Care Card or a Pensioner Concession Card. Please refer to the eligibility criteria below for more information.
Below are images of the cards now eligible.
Applicants will receive the outcome of your application by email within 30 days of the City receiving your completed application.
Download our easy English brochure about ActiveLink or see the full ActiveLink Guidelines.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for ActiveLink you will:
- Be a City of Melville resident
- Choose an activity held within the City of Melville
- Hold one of the following valid concession cards:
- Health Care Card
- Pensioner Concession Card
- Not have already received funding in the same financial year
- Have read and understood the Program Guidelines
Please note: Commonwealth Seniors Health Cards are not eligible for this program
Examples of Eligible Activities
The fund assists eligible residents in becoming more involved in their community through sports and other activities. Below are some examples of the activities that you could use your ActiveLink funding for.
- Sport and recreation programs
- Fitness or wellbeing activities
- Creative arts, music or dance
- Community based social or hobby programs
- The activity must support community participation and wellbeing
Please refer to our full guidelines for what the fund is ineligible to be used for.
How to Apply for the ActiveLink Fund
The ActiveLink Fund will reopen for applications on Thursday, 23 July 2026.
Apply for the ActiveLink Fund here.
Receiving Your Fund
For successful applications, vouchers are issued within 30 working days of receipt of application.
Vouchers remain valid for 6 months from the date of issue and may not be used after this date.
Other Funding Options
Kidsport
KidSport enables children aged 5 to 18 years to participate in community sport and recreation by offering eligible applicants up to $300 per calendar year toward club fees. The program is run by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries. For more information go to the Kidsport website.
For more information about financial assistance for school based activities, speak to your school or contact Department of Human Services about available family payments.