Coldstream Netball Club continues to improve its brand and make a positive impact in the local community, thanks to the state government’s support.
The club received $1000 as part of the Sporting Club Grants Program.
President Felicity Green said the club is grateful for the opportunity to support all of its volunteer coaches, who are a vital part of the club.
“It feels great for our small community club to be acknowledged by the government. Receiving some funding is a big boost,” Ms Green said.
“As a small club with nine teams entered into the LYVNA (Lilydale and Yarra Valley Netball Association) winter competition, it can be challenging to compete with the larger clubs that field 20 or more teams. That’s why this grant means so much.
“It allows us to provide our coaches with new polo shirts and coaching bags as a token of appreciation. We’ve also recently updated our merchandise through Icon Sports to help raise our profile and stay on trend. Any opportunity to get our name out there and showcase what our club has to offer is amazing for our Coldstream community.”
Coldstream Netball Club is located at 35 South Gateway.
Ms Green is inviting local residents to join the club and be part of the community sport.
“We are a smaller club located a little further out in Coldstream, but the community we’ve built at the netball club is truly magnificent,” the Coldstream Netball Club president said.
“We have grown this amazing little club from three teams in 2021 to nine competitive teams in this 2025 season. Our players and coaches share a strong passion for the game, focusing on developing skills, having fun, and fostering a love for netball.
“For us, it’s all about creating a safe and supportive space where players can learn, grow, and feel like they belong to an amazing community. We’re always welcoming new players, so if you’re interested, come down and have a look.”
Since 2014, The Sporting Club Grants Program has invested over $19.5 million in local communities to support thousands of sports and recreation clubs across the state.
Lilydale Cricket Club, Lilydale Lions Roller Hockey Club, Montrose Football Club, Mt Evelyn Netball Football Club, and Yarra Ranges Athletics have also been named as recipients of this grants program.
“There are so many clubs across Eastern Victoria that bring people of all ages and abilities together, and this is another way we’re supporting communities to get involved in the sports they love,” Eastern Victoria MP Harriet Shing said.
