Thrust Floors: Unlock Summer Sports Potential with New Funding Opportunities
Summer is the busiest time of year for schools. Gyms, halls, and stages are full of activity. Daily PE classes, weekend tournaments, school performances, and community events put your facilities to the test. Every step, jump, and sprint impacts your flooring. Well-planned, high-quality floors make all the difference. They protect students, support performance, and create spaces that reflect your school’s commitment to excellence.
At Thrust Floors, we help schools across Australia prepare for summer with flooring solutions built to handle high traffic and high expectations. Whether you are installing a new gym floor, resurfacing a hall, or improving stage spaces, our “AIR-THRUST” sprung timber flooring system is designed to meet the demands of school life. Upgrading now ensures your facilities stay safe, functional, and durable through the season and for years to come.
Plan ahead for summer upgrades
Summer is the ideal time for flooring projects. With fewer classes and events on-site, installations can proceed more efficiently. Schools can minimise disruption while improving spaces that will see heavy use throughout the year. Our “AIR-THRUST” flooring absorbs impact, reduces fatigue, and enhances every movement on the court or stage. It is engineered for comfort, safety, and long-lasting performance. A smooth parquet finish eliminates visible gaps and reduces maintenance, while our 35-year warranty ensures your investment is protected.
Upgrading flooring now is an opportunity to enhance student wellbeing, improve safety, and create spaces that inspire learning and activity.
Funding opportunities for your school
Several programs are available to help schools fund sports and recreation upgrades this summer:
Clubgrants Category 3 Infrastructure Grants
Schools can receive $50,000–$300,000 to build or upgrade sports and recreation facilities, including playgrounds, courts, or swimming pools.
Applications close 15 December 2025.
Find out more about the grant here.
Remote Sporting Schools Program
Supports schools in remote NT, QLD, TAS, and WA to trial new ways of delivering sport. Funding can cover programs, teacher training, and projects that remove barriers to student participation.
Applications open 1 February 2026.
Find out more about the grant here.
School Subsidy Scheme (SSS) – Queensland State Schools
The SSS provides funding for school-managed facility projects that enhance learning outcomes for students and the community. Projects must be valued at $50,000 or more, with a maximum subsidy of $500,000.
Applications close November 2025, with funding available from July 2026.
Find out more about the grant here.
External Infrastructure Subsidy Scheme (EISS) – Queensland Non-State Schools
Accredited non-state schools that are eligible for government funding can apply for one-off grants to cover external infrastructure costs, including passenger pick-up and set-down areas, headworks contributions, or other capital works associated with new developments. Applications are assessed by the relevant Capital Assistance Authority (CAA), which makes recommendations to the Minister for Education. Funding is allocated annually based on sector enrolments.
This is an ongoing program and schools should contact their CAA early to plan projects.
Find out more about the grant here.
Our team can help you design and scope projects to align with these grant programs, giving your school the best chance to secure funding and complete upgrades in time for summer.
Get ready this summer
Summer is the perfect window to invest in your school’s facilities. By upgrading or resurfacing your floors now, you ensure your spaces are ready for every activity, event, and performance. Contact our team to request a technical catalogue, book a free consultation, or visit our Sydney showroom to see our flooring firsthand.
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