How assessments are processed
All Stage 1 applications will undergo eligibility assessment and then merit assessment.
Stage 2, shortlisted applications will undergo a further merit assessment
| Assessment process | Stage 1 | Stage 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility assessment | The department reviews all applications and attached documents to decide on eligibility. | - |
| Merit-based assessment | The department will assess all eligible applications against the assessment criteria, based on responses provided in the Stage 1 application form and the attached documents. | The department will assess shortlisted applications against the assessment criteria, based on responses provided in the Stage 2 application form and the attached documents. |
| Assessment panel | A panel reviews the department’s application recommendations. The panel will include representatives from the Multicultural Affairs portfolio and the Victorian Multicultural Commission. | A panel reviews the department’s application recommendations. The panel will include representatives from the Multicultural Affairs portfolio and the Victorian Multicultural Commission. |
| Ministerial approval | - | The Minister for Multicultural Affairs makes the final decision based on the recommendations following the second assessment panel. |
| Application outcome | The department notifies all organisations in writing, whether their application is recommended for invitation to Stage 2 of the EOI or not. | The department will notify final EOI outcomes to Stage 2 participants whether their application is recommended for funding or not. |
All decisions by the department or the Minister for Multicultural Affairs are final. This includes decisions on any aspect of the EOI application, eligibility and assessment process and:
- any decision to invite the applicant to participate in Stage 2 of the EOI or offer or award a grant under this EOI
- any decision to withdraw the invitation, offer or cancel a related grant funding agreement.
How your application will be scored
The assessment criteria and weightings are outlined in the table on the following page.
The Expression of Interest for the Chinese Community Centre in Melbourne's east program is an open and competitive program assessed on both eligibility and merit. The Department of Premier and Cabinet – Multicultural Affairs Programs and Partnerships branch (the department) runs the program.
The department may make retrospective changes to the program guidelines.
Merit-based assessment
| Assessment criteria | Weighting |
|---|---|
| Alignment with the objective of the Expression of Interest for the Chinese Community Centre in Melbourne's east program | 25% |
| Contribution to community, cultural, economic and social inclusion for the broad and diverse Victorian Chinese community | 25% |
| Return on investment | 20% |
| Readiness to proceed including project feasibility | 15% |
| Organisational Capability to Deliver and Sustain a Chinese Community Centre | 15% |
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