Who We Are
Taverners Victoria is a branch of a National, cricket-focused charity that supports Inclusive sporting opportunities for people living with a disability, disadvantage and from our Indigenous communities.
Formed in 1982, we are one of eleven branches of Taverners Australia, with roots to The Lord’s Taverners from Lord’s Cricket Ground, in England. Taverners are run entirely by volunteers with over 2,500 members across Australia.
We are proud to be an Official Charity Partner of Cricket Australia
What We Do
We raise money so people who are: Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Blind or low Vision, live with an Intellectual disability or are Indigenous, can participate in inclusive cricket programs, competitions, and other sports.
These programs provide opportunities to meet and play with others on an equal footing. The friendships made, challenges and benefits of physical exercise can greatly enhance their well being through sport and recreation.
Taverners have in the past supported wheelchair sport, including Dylan Alcott early in his tennis career and Horse Riding for the Disabled, among other recreational activities.
We also help Bushfire and Flood devastated communities reinstate their sporting facilities and lost equipment.
We value the role community sport plays in bringing people together and healing after experiencing these catastrophic events.
Taverners 'Give a Sporting Chance' to help people develop their sporting potential, a love of the game and build valuable connections in the community.
1 in 6 Australians live with a disability.
Source – ABS (2018) and Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Many of these people experience significantly higher levels of unemployment and discrimination and may rely on social welfare.
43% (aged 15-64) receive their main source of income from government social support.
Our support breaks down the financial and social barriers to participate in sport.
Intellectual disability
Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Blind and Low Vision
Indigenous Cricket
Our Results
Nationally, Taverners Australia has raised $16 million since 1982 and now contribute over $300,000 a year, providing sporting chances at all levels of cricket.
Since 2017, Taverners have been Cricket Australia’s lead Community Partner. In the same year, the National Cricket Inclusion Championships (NCIC) were established.
Taverners proudly provide $120,000 annually towards this showcase tournament. The NCIC brings together cricketers who are Blind, Deaf or have an Intellectual Disability, to compete for their State or Territory, all at the one tournament.
Taverners support means that every player is funded to participate, ensuring they all have an equal chance to represent their State or Territory. It’s a fantastic celebration and a chance to play for Australia in their cricket division.
At grassroots and Club Cricket level, the results are just as meaningful to the kids, men and women participating. These programs provide a safe and inclusive environment for exercise, social integration and emotional well-being. Everyone in the community benefits from these outcomes.
The Benefits of Inclusive Sport
Support Our Work
You can support our inclusive sporting causes both financially and by volunteering.
Our supporters are: individuals and families, Cricket Clubs and Associations, Business Sponsors and Charitable Partners.
Taverners Australia, as a registered Charity, has formed The Taverners Foundation (ABN 86 628 735 571) which is endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient.
Donations of $2 or more to The Tavs Foundation are tax deductible in Australia.
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