Queensland families looking for help with the cost of kids’ sport will find the Queensland Government voucher page titled Play On! Sports Vouchers, so this guide follows the official pages under that name. At 10 November 2026, the program’s FAQ (last updated 29 June 2026) says Play On! builds on previous voucher initiatives, with some important changes. At 10 November 2026, the same FAQ (last updated 29 June 2026) lists those changes as more activity providers being able to take part, a stronger focus on inclusion (especially for children with disability), and more support for families in regional and country Queensland. Everything below is stated as it appears on the official pages at 10 November 2026, and dates, values and round details can change.
What the voucher is worth
At 10 November 2026, the program’s FAQ (last updated 29 June 2026) describes Play On! Sports Vouchers as a Queensland Government program that helps kids get active, with each voucher worth up to $200 to help cover the cost of joining a sport. The About page (last updated 27 July 2026) says eligible Queensland families can apply for a voucher worth up to $200 for each child aged 5 to 17 years. At 10 November 2026, the same About page (last updated 27 July 2026) says a dedicated allocation of vouchers is available for eligible children living in regional and country Queensland.
Who is eligible
Age, residence and cards
At 10 November 2026, the FAQ (last updated 29 June 2026) says children must be aged 5 to 17 years, live in Queensland and be listed on a valid Medicare card, and that a family may also apply with a Health Care Card (HCC) or Pensioner Concession Card (PCC). The terms and conditions (last updated 21 October 2026) define an eligible child as someone between the ages of 5 and 17 (inclusive) who is a resident of Queensland and can validate their current residential address. At 10 November 2026, those terms (last updated 21 October 2026) add that the child, or a Queensland-resident parent, carer or guardian, must hold a valid Medicare card with the child’s or young person’s name on it, or one of the listed concession cards with that name on it. For background on the cards themselves, see Queensland Concession Cards Explained.
At 10 November 2026, the terms (last updated 21 October 2026) also say a child must not have been issued with a voucher in the current financial year, subject to an exception in clause 7.2(i). The apply page (last updated 27 July 2026) says applicants confirm whether they are applying with a Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card, and need those card details along with the Medicare card.
Families in financial hardship
At 10 November 2026, the FAQ (last updated 29 June 2026) says families experiencing genuine financial hardship may still be able to access a voucher through a registered referral agent. At 10 November 2026, the FAQ (last updated 29 June 2026) says referral agents can include youth workers, school guidance officers or principals, community health workers, child safety officers, police officers (in relevant roles) and disability case or support workers. See also Parenting and Family Support Services in Queensland.
How rounds and key dates work
At 10 November 2026, the About page (last updated 27 July 2026) says there are two application rounds each financial year, so families can choose the one that best suits their child’s sporting season. The FAQ (last updated 29 June 2026) says one voucher is available for each eligible child per financial year, and families can choose to use it in either the summer or winter round. The About page (last updated 27 July 2026) advises that if a child is playing summer sport the family should apply during the current round, while a family whose child plays a winter sport later in the financial year may prefer to wait for the next application round.
The About page (last updated 27 July 2026) lists 27 July 2026 as the date applications open for parents, carers or guardians, and 18 December 2026 as the date applications will close (unless exhausted earlier). At 10 November 2026, the About page (last updated 27 July 2026) also lists 18 June 2027 as the final date for vouchers to be presented to a registered activity provider, and 25 June 2027 as the final date for providers to redeem vouchers with the department. These are volatile round dates, so check the page before relying on them.
At 10 November 2026, the FAQ (last updated 29 June 2026) says vouchers are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis until funding runs out.
Mixed messages on the official pages
At 10 November 2026, the main Play On! page carries a banner saying applications for Play On! Sports Vouchers are now open. The apply page (last updated 27 July 2026), however, also contains text in its eligibility checker, which appears only for some results (it sits in a hidden block in the page source), saying vouchers are now exhausted for Medicare card holders and that families in hardship can be referred via a referral agent. That same apply page also says applications for Play On! Sports Vouchers are now open. This article cannot say which message applies to a particular family today, so confirm on the official page or by phone before planning around a voucher. At 10 November 2026, the apply page (last updated 27 July 2026) lists the program contact line as 13 QGOV (13 74 68), open 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.
How to apply
At 10 November 2026, the apply page (last updated 27 July 2026) says parents, carers or guardians must register for an Enquire account before applying, and that this is only required once. At 10 November 2026, the apply page (last updated 27 July 2026) also links to a Play On! Sports Voucher FAQ page for quick answers on eligibility and voucher use. Once an application is approved, the apply page (last updated 27 July 2026) says at 10 November 2026 that the voucher can be downloaded, printed or emailed from the Enquire account.
Using the voucher and finding a club
What it covers
At 10 November 2026, the About page (last updated 27 July 2026) says vouchers can be used for membership or participation costs (for example weekly game fees, coaching, facility access and events), but not for equipment, uniforms or other non-participation costs. At 10 November 2026, the About page (last updated 27 July 2026) says that if a child’s eligible sporting fees are less than $200 the voucher covers the full amount, and any money left over cannot be refunded, transferred or used for another sport or activity. If the eligible fees are more than $200, the About page (last updated 27 July 2026) says at 10 November 2026 that the family needs to pay the remaining amount.
The terms and conditions (last updated 21 October 2026) say that once a provider has collected a voucher, no refund of the fee equivalent to the voucher amount is available if the child does not participate in the activity. At 10 November 2026, the terms and conditions (last updated 21 October 2026) also say the family is responsible for making its own enquiries with the provider about fees, team availability, additional costs and membership requirements.
Timing and expiry
The apply page (last updated 27 July 2026) says the voucher is presented or emailed to the activity provider when registering the child, and must be used before the expiry date. At 10 November 2026, the terms (last updated 21 October 2026) say a voucher not presented to a provider by the expiry date on the voucher is no longer valid and cannot be redeemed. At 10 November 2026, the terms (last updated 21 October 2026) also say that forgetting to present the voucher, or being unaware of its expiry date, does not count as extenuating circumstances for withdrawing it.
Which clubs accept vouchers
At 10 November 2026, the FAQ (last updated 29 June 2026) says only registered activity providers can accept Play On! Sports Vouchers. At 10 November 2026, the terms (last updated 21 October 2026) say the department will not honour vouchers redeemed with a non-registered provider. At 10 November 2026, the FAQ (last updated 29 June 2026) says eligible providers include Queensland sport organisations such as clubs, incorporated not-for-profit groups, community organisations and for-profit organisations affiliated to a recognised State or National Sporting body. At 10 November 2026, the same FAQ (last updated 29 June 2026) adds that incorporated organisations need not be affiliated with a governing body but must provide assurance about insurance, blue cards, qualified coaches or leaders, and the National Integrity Framework (or similar).
The directory page (last updated 9 November 2026) says families can search by organisation name, type of activity, or postcode or suburb. At 10 November 2026, the FAQ (last updated 29 June 2026) says the directory can be filtered for programs suitable for children with disability. If a local club is not listed, the FAQ (last updated 29 June 2026) says at 10 November 2026 that families can encourage it to check the eligibility criteria and apply to register. For other family outings, see Free Things to Do With Kids in Brisbane.
Frequently asked questions
Is FairPlay the same as Play On! Sports Vouchers?
At 10 November 2026, the Queensland Government voucher page for kids’ sport is titled Play On! Sports Vouchers. The program FAQ (last updated 29 June 2026) says it builds on previous voucher initiatives. This article could not confirm from the fetched pages how the FairPlay name relates to Play On!.
How much is a Play On! Sports Voucher worth?
At 10 November 2026, the FAQ (last updated 29 June 2026) says each voucher is worth up to $200.
Which ages and cards qualify?
At 10 November 2026, the FAQ (last updated 29 June 2026) says children must be aged 5 to 17 years, live in Queensland and be listed on a valid Medicare card, and that a Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card may also be used.
Can I use the voucher to buy uniforms or equipment?
At 10 November 2026, the About page (last updated 27 July 2026) says vouchers cannot be used to pay for equipment, uniforms or other non-participation costs.
