The Allan Labor Government recognises the importance of having safe, accessible and culturally appropriate spaces to gather and celebrate heritage and traditions.
We know that having dedicated spaces to come together, allowing for celebrations of unique culture and tradition, is essential to the health and wellbeing of all Victorians.
Our culturally diverse communities make significant social, economic and cultural contributions to our state, including Victoria’s Indian community.
Supporting culturally diverse communities to create and maintain their own spaces and facilities helps to build community connection, share cultural understanding, and foster a more inclusive society.
Since 2014, the government has invested more than $96 million to deliver over 590 multicultural infrastructure projects, benefitting thousands of Victorians and strengthening the connections that underpin our diverse communities.
Victoria’s Indian community is incredibly diverse, with people from many different cultural, linguistic and faith backgrounds. We encourage applicants to consider this diversity in their proposals and put forward plans for a community space that is inclusive, welcoming and accessible to all.
I invite Indian community organisations to express their interest in establishing a community centre in Melbourne’s south-east.
Recognising the Indian community in Melbourne’s south-east, this community centre will provide a safe space, focused on the distinct cultural needs of the community.
We are proud to support our diverse communities by investing in community infrastructure. I encourage Indian community organisations to apply for this opportunity.
Ingrid Stitt MP
Minister for Multicultural Affairs
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