THE State Government is encouraging all Queenslanders to have their say to help shape the future of sport and recreation in Queensland.

A strategy is being developed so that the government can provide the right support to the community to ensure that everyone who wants to be involved in sport and active recreation can be.

A workshop is being held at North Ipswich Reserve on Thursday from 5.30pm- 6.30pm.

If you can't make the workshop there's an online survey.

Go to www.yoursayhpw. engagementhq.com/SportRecStrategy for more details.

Redbacks sign-on

THE South East Redbacks Cricket Club are holding a sign-on day for anyone interested in playing in the 2018/2019 season.

It is on Saturday, August 18, from 1pm to 4pm at Bruce Raleigh Oval, Redbank Plains Road.

Try baseball

THE Ipswich Musketeers Baseball Club will be holding come and try and sign-on days on August 19 and 26 from 10am to midday.

Head down to the Tivoli Sporting Complex at 69 Church St to let your kids try this action packed sport.

The club welcomes kids from four years to 19.

The baseball season starts in October.

Funding projects

GET Playing Places and Spaces provides funding for new or upgraded sport and recreation facility projects so that more Queenslanders can be involved in sport and active recreation.

Round 7 is now open. Eligible organisations can apply for up to $150,000.

Applicants will need to contribute a minimum of 20 per cent to the total eligible project cost.

Examples of local projects funded through this program in the past are: New cricket nets and lighting at Tivoli Sports Complex; court upgrades and adjustable goal posts at Ipswich Netball; upgrade starting ramp at Ipswich BMX; new hammer and discuss throw cage at Limestone Park; and light upgrades at Ipswich Knights.

If you have a project that you believe would fit the criteria for funding, contact Sport Ipswich sportrecreation@ipswich. qld.gov.au