Your Comeback Kick-Start

Kickstart your comeback to physical activity with a Comeback Kickstart Subsidy and Activity Pack to help alleviate barriers to starting!  

Women and Girls who have received a transplant or cared for an immediate family member who has received a transplant within the last five years may be eligible to apply for a subsidy of up to $200 off their registration and participation costs PLUS a Kickstart Activity pack to help them on their way. See terms and conditions below;  

Subsidy Conditions

  • Applicants may apply for a subsidy (reimbursement) of up to $200 to cover costs already incurred within the relevant funding period (as per below).
  • Applicants may apply for more than one (1) category up to the total value of $800 within one funding period however priority will be given to spread the total funding pool across the maximum number of applicants possible.  
  • Applicants are eligible to apply in each funding period for new expenses that have been incurred however priority will be given to participants who have not received a subsidy previously to spread the total funding pool across the maximum number of applicants possible.      

Subsidy Eligibility

  • Female by gender or identity.  
  • Full Transplant Australia member (free membership).   
  • Have received, or cared for an immediate family member who has received a transplant within the last five years (since 1 Jan 2021).  
  • Willing to share story with Transplant Australia media team.
  • Must be able to provide evidence of the expense that has already been incurred within the funding period to the amount or exceeding the value of the grant ($200) via formal tax receipt from the activity provider.

Subsidy Scope

  • Reimbursement of 2026/2027 organised sport registration and/or official uniform costs.  
  • Reimbursement of Australian recognised National Sporting Organisation coaching and/or refereeing registrations and accreditation costs.
  • Reimbursement of gym membership (must show receipts or contract of full expenditure within the funding period).
  • Reimbursement of official entry fees (excluding travel/accommodation etc) to Australian based mass participation or sporting events (e.g. Running Festivals, Ocean Swims, Fitness Races, Australian Transplant Games etc.).  
Subsidy Round123
Funding Period (expenses incurred within) 1 March 2026 to 31 August 20261 September 2026 to 31 January 2026 1 February 2027 to 31 May 2027
Applications Open8 September 20261 February 20271 June 2027
Applications Close5 October 20261 March 202715 June 2027
Grants AwardedBy 31 October 2026By 31 March 2027By 30 June 2027
Funding PoolUp to $20,000 (100 x $200)Up to $20,000 (100 x $200)Up to $20,000 (100 x $200)

Apply today for Round 1 of the Transplant Australia Comeback Kickstart Subsidy.

Apply here

Comeback Kickstart Kit

Every recipient of a Comeback Kickstart subsidy, will also receive an exclusive Comeback Kickstart Kit as well, including;  

  • Transplant Australia Tote Bag, 
  • Skipping Rope, 
  • Resistance Bands,  
  • Sweat Towel, 
  • Drink Bottle; and 
  • Instructional and motivational cards to help kick start your journey from home!    

PLUS your will also gain access to a CLASS PASS subscription, including digital and in-person fitness, yoga and meditation classes that suit you.