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Great numbers and great atmosphere at tonight's training sessions - check out some photos here.

Update:

Federal Member for Parramatta Julie Owens MP delivered a speech about Parramatta's Kick Racism Into Touch program at Parliament House last week:

The original media release appears below:

Minister for Multicultural Affairs Kate Lundy today joined the Federal Member for Parramatta Julie Owens MP and players from the Parramatta Rugby Club to encourage community organisations to apply for funding grants of up to $50,000 under the Gillard Government’s Diversity and Social Cohesion Program (DSCP).

From tomorrow, not-for-profit organisations can apply for funding under the program to develop projects that enhance community capacity-building skills and promote participation.

“The Gillard Government believes that strong communities are achieved by bringing all Australians together, encouraging participation and strengthening community connections,” Senator Lundy said.

“A wide variety of projects can be funded under the grant program, including social activities, theatre or leadership programs, as long as they provide an opportunity for participation and interaction by different members of the community.”

Ms Owens said the Parramatta Rugby Club was allocated DSCP funding in 2012-13 to support their Kick Racism into Touch project and host cultural events at their rugby matches in Western Sydney to promote cultural understanding and unity.

“This is a wonderful local project by a great club that does some great work within our community. I am really glad to be able to get behind them – what the club is trying to do with this project is something we should all care about,” Ms Owens said.

Read the full media release here.

Some photos from tonight's training session can be found here.

Some photos from tonight's training can be seen here.

2013 DRAW

IN MEMORY OF INSPECTOR BRYSON ANDERSON

Sadly, today Inspector Bryson Anderson was laid to rest after tragically losing his life last week serving our community. Inspector Anderson originally worked in the Parramatta District when he first became a Police Officer. He had many friends within the Parramatta area and also has family at the Two Blues.

Much has been said about Inspector Anderson and we all know he will be sadly missed.

His family will need emotional support in the upcoming weeks and months and support is needed by Bryson’s wife, Donna, and their children. The best way to do this is to contribute to the memorial fund that has been established to aid his family, details below:

Name: Bryson Anderson Memorial Fund

BSB: 815 000

Account No: 273178

Alternatively you can drop of a cheque to Anderson Boemi Lawyers at 566 Old Northern Road, Dural drawn in favour of the Fund, and they will ensure that the money is passed onto the family.

Should you wish to pass on a card, please forward it to C/- Anderson Boemi Lawyers, 566 Old Northern Road, Dural 2158.

There has been some media coverage of the club's partnership with our major sponsor Merrylands RSL and TAFE to provide accredited courses aimed at providing players with an opportunity to gain skills and knowledge to progress their careers outside of Rugby.  To read the full story on line click here.

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UPDATING OUR RECORDS

We're updating our database of contacts and would love to communicate with all past players, officials, volunteers and supporters.

Whether you have an email address or not, your mobile phone number or your postal address has changed, we want to stay in touch with you and keep you informed on the progress of our club.

Please click here to let us know your details.

Tom Woods accepts the Laurie Goddard Shield from Coach Glen Christini

Check out some photos of the 2012 Awards Night here.