Indian community organisations in Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Melton and Wyndham are being encouraged to submit expressions of interest for state government funding to establish new community centres.
Grants of up to $2.4 million are available for each centre, to support local organisations to deliver culturally appropriate spaces where communities can gather, connect and celebrate their heritage.
Multicultural Affairs Minister Ingrid Stitt said the grants will help to create more community spaces for Indian Victorians to connect, celebrate and thrive.
“We know that having dedicated spaces to come together, allowing for celebrations of unique culture and tradition, is essential to the health and wellbeing of all Victorians,” Ms Stitt said.
“Supporting culturally diverse communities to create and maintain their own spaces and facilities helps to build community connection, share cultural understanding, and foster a more inclusive society.
“Victoria’s Indian community is incredibly diverse, with people from many different cultural, linguistic and faith backgrounds. We encourage applicants to consider this diversity in their proposals and put forward plans for a community space that is inclusive, welcoming and accessible to all.”
Organisations expressing interest in the grants should submit a basic project outline and comment on the readiness and feasibility of the project by September 17.
Details: www.vic.gov.au/community-centre-expressions-of-interest
