This application specifically pertains to standard 2-wheel bikes. Successful applicants will also receive a helmet and lock to ensure a comprehensive and enjoyable biking experience.

To qualify for an individual bike grant, the beneficiary must be a resident of Victoria aged between 4-17 years old and must not currently own a working bike. Additionally:

• Parent (not child) must have a valid Centrelink Concession/Pension/Health Care Card, OR;
• Have refugee or asylum seeker status, OR;
• Child is in Foster/Protection/Emergency/DFFH Care.

Applicants must wait for a period of three years from the date indicated on their original successful outcome letter before they become eligible to reapply.

Schools have the opportunity to request a maximum of 20 standard 2-wheel bikes per application, along with up to 20 helmets and bike locks. Bikes and helmets are available in assorted sizes to cater to the diverse needs of children.

To be eligible for a Bikes for Kids grant, the school must meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Be located in a Decile 1 or 2 area;
• Be located in a Regional or Rural area;
• Be offering alternative education to keep students engaged;
• Have a school population experiencing disability, disadvantage or geographical isolation;

In addition to this, the school or organisation must currently - or plan to - run a bike education program. Bikes must be used in these programs and kept in safe storage onsite.