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Funding gives multicultural community a sporting chance, Municipality Issue 5

SWB Admin — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 01:09:53 +0000

Sports Without Borders is expanding its program to 20 councils that are experiencing high numbers of new migrant or refugee arrivals, in a bid to break down cultural barriers and enhance social cohesion through organised sport.

"Ahead of the Game", The Journal, Fairfax Community Network

SWB Admin — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:08:02 +0000

http://sportswithoutborders.org/storage/DCJ001DAND02AUG.pdf

August 2, 2010

Opening out the playing field

SWB Admin — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 05:59:02 +0000

http://www.theage.com.au/opinion/politics/opening-out-the-playing-field-20100730-10zwh.html

Kokoda Trek: new mates dig-in

SWB Admin — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 05:37:09 +0000

While you are probably sleeping 16 boys are on a plane getting ready to take on one of the most challenging physical experiences of their lives. Students from both St. Bernard’s College and Debney Park Secondary College have once again taken part in the annual Kokoda trail trek.

Successful Grant Recipients Round 1, 2010

SWB Admin — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 03:02:00 +0000

Sports Without Borders has given out grants to 500 kids in the first round of funding. Please see the list below of successul grantees.

The second round of grants starts at July 1 and ends September 30, 2010.

The role of sport in integration: Webinar

SWB Admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:15:39 +0000

Whether on the field, in play or as enthusiastic supporters, team sports have a unique ability to rally the whole community behind local champions and celebrate the hero amongst us. Sports participation inspires confidence and a sense of belonging in the individual team player, builds bridges across cultural differences, and contributes to community cohesion long after the winning goal has been scored.

Opening Doors through sports

SWB Admin — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 01:55:00 +0000

http://neoskosmos.com/news/en/Demetriou-sports-borders

SWB Flemington and Springvale cheque-giving ceremonies

SWB Admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 05:07:05 +0000

In the first round of grants Sports Without Borders will be granting over $16,000 to over 560 newly arrived and refugee youth from Melbourne metro area. The Flemington and Springvale cheque ceremonies took place this week, with individual and organizations receiving their funds to take participate in sport, formally from James Demetriou, SWB Chairman.

For more photos go to http://www.flickr.com/photos/sportswithoutborders/

Sports Without Borders and AFL facilitate 100 tickets to Essendon v West Coast for visiting university students.

SWB Admin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 23:57:55 +0000

July 21, 2010

Sports Without Borders and AFL facilitate 100 tickets to Essendon v West Coast for visiting university students.

As a part of Sports Without Borders dedication to social cohesion and global friendships, SWB was happy to assist Australian University Sport by welcoming the World University Squash Championship participants from 11 countries and inviting them to attend a game of Australian football.

Presentation of cheques for refugee and newly arrived Youth from Southern & Eastern Melbourne regions

SWB Admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 05:27:34 +0000

When: July 21, 2010

Where: Springvale Neighbourhood House
46 ‐ 50 Queens Ave Springvale
Springvale (Mel Ref: 79 J8)

Time: 6.30 for a 7pm start

Context: Sports Without Borders cheque giveway to youth in south and
eastern suburbs (Springvale) region of Melbourne at Springvale
Neighbourhood House.