Living in Harmony Community Projects 2007

VIC

Organisation: Northern Mallee Migrant Services
Project Name: Sunraysia Sporting Harmony
Suburb: Mildura
State: Victoria
Amount: $42,000
Project Summary: The project aims to engage families from diverse backgrounds (including Afghani and Turkish) in local sporting organisations such as soccer, football, little athletics, kinder gym, basketball, volleyball and swimming. Activities will also include cultural awareness training for club officials and volunteers. Strategies such as a buddy system and mentoring aimed at both children and parents will be used to aid involvement.