Changes to the Playing Australia application and submission processes

The Playing Australia guidelines, application form and budget spreadsheet look a little different this Round.

The guidelines are now contained in a single document – there are no secondary explanatory notes. While there is no new information contained in the guidelines some matters have been more clearly stated. For example, you will find that the guidelines now clearly articulate that Playing Australia cannot cover the cost of contingencies.

The application form and budget spreadsheet have both been redesigned to make providing information easier. You must provide your budget information on the NEW template provided - which now includes a travel worksheet that supersedes the Travel Calculator. Formulae embedded in the spreadsheet will ensure accuracy and consistency of figures. No additional information is being requested. If you wish to provide budget information in addition to that required by the Playing Australia template you can include it with your application as an additional supporting document.

To increase efficiency you have been asked to limit your responses to the questions in the application.

All applicants are required to provide the original completed and signed application form and associated documents, a copy on CD or memory stick and one copy of each of any supporting materials. These may be emailed or hand delivered to the Department by 1 December 2009. Posted applications must be POST-MARKED on or before that date. Support material must arrive with the application and will not be returned. Late applications will not be accepted.