The Victorian Government recognises the importance of multicultural communities having safe, accessible and culturally appropriate places in which to gather.
DPC allocated $6.3 million in 2024–25 to 38 multicultural community organisations for infrastructure projects. These included election commitments and projects supported through the 2024–25 Chinese Community Infrastructure Fund and the Jewish Community Security Infrastructure Program (DPC: $6.3 million in 2024–25).
Case study – Golden Dragon Museum
Through the 2024–25 Chinese Community Infrastructure Fund, the Golden Dragon Museum in Bendigo received more than $390,000 to support the schematic design and function brief to redevelop the museum. The activities are a key step in the museum’s $40 million project to expand and refurbish as it transitions to the new National Chinese Museum of Australia.
Built in 1991, the Golden Dragon Museum holds a collection of about 30,000 items, including ‘Loong’, thought to be the oldest complete imperial dragon in the world. Over time, the museum has outgrown its facility, placing items in the collection at risk. The redevelopment project will address space and storage issues, improve opportunities for researchers and students through enhanced conservation and research facilities and improve the visitor experience.
Completing the schematic design and function brief is an important stage in the project. Pairing the schematic design and function brief with the museum business case will ensure the project is viable while also meeting the needs, requirements and expectations of the museum and the wider community.
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