About The Desert Sport Foundation
In 2009, the founding member, Murray Stewart identified the need to form an organisation to assist families with the immense costs associated with sending their children to compete in Territory, National or International Sporting Events.
Murray invited sporting friends, Mary Meldrum, Warren Collitts and John Boil to an informal meeting at the Memorial Club to discuss the formation of what is now known as the Desert Sports Foundation. The Foundation then became incorporated, with an official driving its operations by late May, 2010. Since its establishment, over $400,000 has been provided to local families to support their child(s)’ involvement in sports outside of Alice Springs.
In 2021, the Desert Sports Foundation (DSF) in connection with the Australian Sports Foundation became a tax deductible fund, whereby donations to the value of and over $2 can be tax deductible.
To donate please use the link below:
Our Aims & Objectives
The Desert Sports Foundation’s primary aim is to provide financial assistance to junior athletes, 17 years and under, to contribute toward the cost associated with competing in Territory, National and International events away from Alice Springs.
Through its many fundraising activities and events, The Desert Sports Foundation - hopes to add to the social cohesion and dynamic lifestyle of all Central Australians
Through the League of Champions the Desert Sports Foundation honoured those who have developed the wonderful sporting culture that all central Australians now enjoy.
Grants
Currently, Desert Sports Foundation (DSF) grants periods are in March and October each year; however we reserve the right to amend any grant period and to alter guidelines as appropriate.
Apply for a grant in the link below or by contacting desertsports.info@gmail.com
Sorry our Grants are currently closed. Please follow us on Social Media for information on when the grants are open.
DSF Committee
Current positions as of 14 September 2025
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Chairperson - Brooke Klarenbeek
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Deputy Chair - Susan Heckenberg
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Administrator - Susan Heckenberg
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Treasurer - Michelle Bell
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Grants Officer - Sonya Haywood
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Events Office - Kylie Backhouse
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Bingo Officer - Michele Thompson
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Membership Liaison Officer - VACANT
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Social Media Officer - VACANT
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General Committee - Janine Konidaris
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Public Officer - Brooke Klarenbeek
AGM Minutes
Financial Reports
Membership
There are 4 types of membership registrations to choose from, click the link below to learn more.
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