Organisation:

Australian Wrestling Union Inc

Project Name:

Grapplers Youth Sport program

Suburb:

KAMBAH ( Canberra )

State:

Australian Capital Territory

Amount:

$50,000

Project Summary:

To respond to incidents during competitions, where accusations of racial discrimination have been made, this project aims to eradicate discrimination and racial bias in wrestling through education and training of young wrestlers, their parents, coaches and officials. The training of coaches and referees in anti-discrimination matters will be trialled and then implemented nationally, with messages and slogans supporting the program to be featured in material provided to club members. There will also be a Harmony Day wrestling tournament.

About the Organisation:

The Australian Wrestling Union is the peak body for the sport of wrestling in Australia . The aims of the organisation are to develop the sport of wrestling, promote recognition of wrestling as a competitive sport, integrate and foster participation of both sexes at all levels of wrestling in Australia , and to maintain neutrality and not admit any form of discrimination.