The Allan Labor Government is continuing to invest across the Western suburbs of Melbourne, with funding for the infrastructure and facilities that communities need to celebrate their culture and traditions.
Member for Laverton Sarah Connolly today announced that nine local organisations will receive a share of over $9.7 million of funding through the latest round of the Multicultural Community Infrastructure Fund.
In Hobsons Bay, the Indonesian Muslim Community of Victoria Inc will receive $36,818 to renovate the IMCV Baitul Makmur Mosque in Laverton, including upgrading their kitchen and installing new carpets.
The successful organisations represent the diverse cultural landscape of Victoria with 89 ethnicities and 20 faith groups supported through the latest round of the Multicultural Community Infrastructure Fund. More than 50 projects will receive funding in this round of grants.
Since 2014, the Labor Government has invested more than $88 million to deliver over 560 multicultural community infrastructure projects which have benefitted thousands of Victorians.
Funding through the flagship Multicultural Community Infrastructure Fund supports access to culturally appropriate spaces for Victorians to connect with community and have a sense of belonging.
More information about the grant and a list of successful recipients in the Western Metropolitan region can be found at vic.gov.au/multicultural-community-infrastructure-fund, with further recipients to be announced in due course.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Multicultural Affairs Ingrid Stitt
“This latest round of funding will ensure multicultural Victorians can access the facilities that bring communities together, and to share and preserve their culture and traditions.”
“We’re proud to continue our work to support Victoria’s multicultural and multifaith communities and ensure that all Victorians have spaces where they can feel proud and safe to express who they are.”
Quote attributable to Member for Laverton Sarah Connolly
“The diversity of Melbourne’s West is one of our greatest strengths, and this funding will further strengthen our multicultural and multifaith communities, including the Indonesian Muslim Community of Victoria in my Electorate of Laverton.”
