The JK Foundation’s Sport Assistance Program exists to see athletes in regional areas be able to access resources and opportunities for competition, pathways and development in their chosen sport. The aim is to ensure that remoteness or resources are not a barrier to someone achieving their goals in sport and is particularly focussed on supporting those experiencing difficulty or disadvantage. The Sport Assistance Program is open to young people aged 12 to 18.
The program does not support costs for community sport, but is designed for those selected or trying to move to the next level of their sport.
Support can include:
- Financial assistance to participate in trials, training, competitions, and/or other sporting opportunities that develop them on pathways to higher levels in their sport.
- Mentoring and other assistance with elite sport performance and balanced pursuit of goals.
- Camps and opportunities to learn from elite sporting stars and coaches.
- Connection and support with other organisations and resources available.
If you require support to reach your sporting goals, please complete this application form alongside an agency, organisation or sporting club that can support your application. You will be asked for references and contacts in the teams and clubs you are a part of.
Criteria includes financial need, higher level sporting opportunities and desire, what support from the Foundation will enable, education participation and community sport involvement.
***Please note, the JK Foundation Sports Assistance Program process is very flexible and we try to accommodate people as much as possible, however it generally takes at least 2 weeks or up to a month for us to process and consider your application. This also enables us to be a part of your sporting journey and preparation for pathway events. Please ensure you apply with enough time before your event for this process.
Soccer Football tournaments 2024 - Now Open
New guidelines are in place for our support of MW Academy players, attending the Borneo and KL Cups. We will be supporting the following:
Borneo Cup - Girls who were selected to attend Country Camp and are attending the Borneo Cup. Applications are open from the 1st August to the 20th September. Successful applicants will be notified by the end of September.
We will not be supporting boys for the Borneo Cup in 2024.
Kuala Lumpur Cup - Boys who were selected to attend Country Camp and are attending the KL Cup. Applications will remain open until the 31st October and successful applicants will be notified in November.
Support available will be up to 20% of costs without a Health Care Card and up to 50% with a Health Care Card. Other amounts for extreme need by application.
In 2025, support will also be available for players selected to attend Country Camp and the costs associated with the Camp.
If you have any questions or need assistance to complete the application form, please feel free to contact the JK Foundation – kentm@jkfoundation.com.au. A staff member will then be in contact to assist you with completing the form.
Applications for assistance are available via the form below.