Chinese Community Hall Hire Program guidelines

Published by:: Department of Premier and Cabinet
Date:: 20 Feb 2026

Victorian Government Values Statement

The Victorian Government is committed to building community harmony and ensuring every Victorian feels safe and can participate in all aspects of Victorian life. This commitment is reflected in the contractual relationship with funded organisations, which sets out the expectation that organisations will uphold the Victorian Government values and the Commitment to Social Cohesion, when delivering their funded projects.

Whether at home, at work, while volunteering in the community, these are the values that make Victoria a great place to live – and a place we can all be proud of.
1. One law for all - All Victorians have the same responsibilities, rights and protections under the law.
2. 2.Freedom to be yourself - Everyone is free to be themselves and to feel safe in being true to themselves.
3. Discrimination is never acceptable - Everyone has a responsibility to promote inclusion and participation and to reject exclusion, racism and all forms of violence.
4. A fair go for all - Every Victorian should be given the support they need to enjoy the Victorian way of life.
5. It is up to all of us to contribute to a Victoria we can be proud of - We all want similar things – the opportunity to thrive, for our successes to be recognised, and for our families and loved ones to be safe, secure and happy.
Victoria is a proudly diverse community.
Our social cohesion is part of what makes our state a great place to live.
It is expected that your organisation will commit to upholding Victoria’s social cohesion.
You will do this in your daily conduct as an organisation by:
- Supporting shared understanding and celebration
- Being respectful of different views and perspective
- Creating an inclusive environment where everyone can belong
- Rejecting racism, vilification and discrimination in all forms.
You will acknowledge that the conduct of your organisation, its employees, its contractors and/or volunteers, adheres to the Victorian Government values and the Commitment to Social Cohesion.
You are required to read, understand and make your employees, contractors and volunteers aware of the Victorian Government values and the Commitment to Social Cohesion.

Message from the Minister for Multicultural Affairs
The Victorian Government recognises the importance of having safe and accessible spaces for our multicultural communities to gather to build connections, celebrate culture and preserve traditions.
Introduction and program objective
The Chinese Community Hall Hire program supports Victoria’s Chinese community organisations through grant payments towards venue hire for their community gatherings, events, and meeting activities.
Funding available
There are two funding streams available in the Chinese Community Hall Hire Program; a large stream and a small stream.
Matched funding requirements
Any funding gap, between total venue hire costs and total grant amount offered, will need to be paid by the applicant organisation.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for funding through CCHH, your organisation’s application must meet the following eligibility criteria
Mandatory documents
This page lists the documents that must be included as part of your application for the Chinese Community Hall Hire (CCHH) program.
Assessment process overview
This page explains the assessment process for the Chinese Community Hall Hire (CCHH) program and how each application will be scored.
How to apply
This page explains how to submit an application for the Chinese Community Hall Hire (CCHH) program.
Successful grants
If successful, your organisation must enter into a funding agreement, be aware of GST implications for your organisation and acknowledge the Victorian Government's support of your project.
Glossary
A glossary of term used in the Chinese Community Hall Hire (CCHH) program guidelines document.

Updated 20 February 2026