Organisation:

Lachlan Shire Council

Project Name:

Lachlan Goodwill Games

Suburb:

CONDOBOLIN

State:

New South Wales

Amount:

$6,000

Project Summary:

The project seeks to respond to stereotyping of Indigenous residents of two rural towns as being responsible for anti-social behaviour, street crime and domestic violence. The project will hold a 10-week sports competition (netball and touch football) for mixed teams of Indigenous and non-Indigenous young people from the towns of Lake Cargelligo and Condoblin. Issues of discrimination will be discussed in the preparation of the teams and building of team identity. The competition grand final will be followed by a community event.

About the Organisation:

Lachlan Shire Council is a local government authority. It covers one of the largest shire areas in New South Wales , being over 15,000 square kilometres. The current population of the shire is around 7,188 and the centre of administration is in Condobolin. Approximately 13 per cent of the population of the shire is of Indigenous origin.