What is the LeisureCard Fund?
Me Heke Ki Pōneke / Wellington City Council have established the LeisureCard Fund to help people living in Te Whanganui-a-Tara / Wellington to be more active by reducing financial barriers to sport and recreation.
Individuals can apply for up to $500.00 per year to help them access sport or recreation activities.
You can apply to the fund to help cover costs such as:
Membership / club fees
Subscription fees
Training / class fees (including for activities such as dance classes)
Required gear (e.g. footwear)
Who is eligible to apply for the LeisureCard Fund?
You can apply on behalf of yourself or your tamaiti (child) / tamariki (children).
To be eligible an individual must:
Live in Te Whanganui-a-Tara / Wellington City, and
Be unable to participate in sport or recreation activities due to the cost, and
Hold a LeisureCard or a Community Services Card
Applications are open to all ages, but priority will be given to applicants aged 5 - 24 years.
How do I apply?
Visit Me Heke Ki Pōneke / Wellington City Council's webpage on the LeisureCard Fund for more information and to apply for the fund.
A parent or legal guardian must apply on behalf of tamariki and rangatahi aged under 18 years
A sponsor who knows the applicant's situation must support the application - e.g. a teacher, club coach, social worker, LeisureCard partner, etc.
