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Gippsland Australian Muslim Community and International Womens Group receives $2,000 each from multicultural infrastructure fund
Having safe and secure places to celebrate and share cultural history and traditions ensures Victoria's multicultural communities continue to build connections and celebrate diversity.
The Andrews Labor government is ensuring multicultural Victorians can share and celebrate culture and traditions in accessible and safe environments. Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing today announced Gippsland Australian Muslim Community Inc and International Womens Group Inc. have both been awarded funding through the latest round of the Multicultural Community Infrastructure Fund program.
Multicultural Community Infrastructure Fund also offers a range of grants to support Victoria's multicultural communities to celebrate culture and traditions in accessible and safe environments
Fostering inclusive society
Gippsland Australian Muslim Community Inc will receive $2,000 to produce a Community Iftar in Morwell. International Womens Group Inc. has been awarded $2,000 to hold a Harmony Day Celebration including an Art and Craft exhibition.
The Multicultural Community Infrastructure Fund offers grants of up to $500,000 to organisations to help upgrade, renovate and maintain community infrastructure.
The Labor government is committed to fostering an inclusive society - the community infrastructure funding ensures communities across Victoria have dedicated, accessible and safe spaces for community connection, and to ensure the sense of belonging that is essential to the wellbeing and unity of our state. More information on the Multicultural Community Infrastructure Fund is available at Multicultural Community Infrastructure Fund page.
Accessible and safe facilities
Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing said, "Accessible and safe community facilities are essential for all Victorians as we recover from the pandemic - and we are investing to support multicultural communities to build connections and share diversity."
Minister for Multicultural Affairs Ros Spence said, "We are committed to providing multicultural and multifaith Victorian's access to modern facilities where culture and traditions are celebrated and preserved."
Pictures from Islamic Council of Victoria Facebook page.
Source: http://gippsland.com/
Published by: news@gippsland.com
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