9 May 2018
More support for our multicultural communities
May 1, 2018
Our state’s culturally diverse communities will get a Budget boost, with new funds for local projects and festivals. The Andrews Labor Government’s Victorian Budget 2018/19 will deliver $43.6 million to improve multicultural community infrastructure, help migrants settle into Australia’s way of life and better support our state’s multicultural festivals and events. From new community halls […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Multicultural Affairs
Grants To Boost Social Inclusion And Participation
April 26, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government is building a stronger Victoria, with more than $6 million in grants to support and boost participation among culturally diverse groups across Victoria. The Minister for Multicultural Affairs Robin Scott today announced the opening of the Capacity Building and Participation Grants Program (CBP). The $6.4 million program will boost participation, inclusion […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Multicultural Affairs
Millions Of Dollars To Support Victoria’s Multi-Festival Season
March 28, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government is supporting multicultural community festivals and events across Victoria to strengthen cultural diversity and understanding, and encourage participation by all members of the community. Minister for Multicultural Affairs Robin Scott today announced nearly $2 million through the Multicultural Festivals and Events (MFE) program. From today, community groups and schools can apply […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Multicultural Affairs
New Funding For Community Facilities And Cultural Centres
March 21, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government will provide more than $3 million to over 60 culturally diverse community organisations across Victoria to support the restoration or construction of community facilities and cultural precincts. This funding will be provided through the Labor Government’s Community Infrastructure and Cultural Precincts (CICP) program. CICP promotes greater use of community facilities by […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Multicultural Affairs
South Korea Gives Thanks For Flinders Street Response
March 5, 2018
The Victorian Government and the Korean Republic’s Consular General have praised frontline workers helping victims of December’s Flinders Street attack. Finance Minister Robin Scott and Consul General Sunghyo Kim visited the Transport Accident Commission’s Geelong headquarters today to thank staff for their hard work following the incident. One man died and 18 other people were […]
Community Grants To Boost Social Cohesion
February 21, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government is helping grassroots organisations build a stronger, more cohesive Victorian community. The Minister for Multicultural Affairs Robin Scott today announced 22 grants under the $650,000 Community Harmony Program for 2017/18. The grants will support community groups to: Identify and respond to local challenges to social cohesion and community harmony Increase intercultural […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Multicultural Affairs
Hindu Cultural And Heritage Centre Gets New Funding
February 16, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government will provide more than $160,000 to the Hindu Society of Victoria to upgrade its Cultural and Heritage Centre, also known as the Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple. Minister for Multicultural Affairs Robin Scott and Member for Member for Carrum Sonya Kilkenny joined the Indian community to make the announcement today. The Hindu […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Multicultural Affairs
Helping Diverse Communities Tackle Family Violence
December 5, 2017
The Andrews Labor Government is helping culturally diverse Victorians escape family violence with $10.5 million for a range of community-led prevention programs and specialist support services. Minister for Multicultural Affairs Robin Scott announced the package today, which responds to recommendations of the Royal Commission into Family Violence and forms part of the Government’s 10-year plan […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Multicultural Affairs
Supporting Victoria’s Future Interpreters
December 1, 2017
Scholarship applications are closing soon for those eyeing a career in interpreting. Budding interpreters will receive up to $4,320 towards course fees for the Diploma or Advanced Diploma of Interpreting at RMIT University, across a range of languages, including Hazaragi, Burmese, Nepali and Urdu. Twenty-six per cent of Victorians, or over 1.53 million people, speak […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Multicultural Affairs
Planning The Future With Our South Asian Communities
November 28, 2017
The Andrews Labor Government is ensuring the voices of South Asian Victorians are heard with the establishment of a dedicated advisory body. Minister for Multicultural Affairs Robin Scott today announced the South Asian Ministerial Advisory Council, which will create a direct dialogue between the Labor Government and representatives from Victoria’s Indian, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Pakistani, […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Multicultural Affairs