Page 3433 - Week 09 - Thursday, 24 August 2017
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The Council will assist with the ongoing implementation of the Framework and convene a Multicultural Summit in 2018 to provide advice on issues affecting CALD communities in Canberra.
(5) (a) – (d)
The ACT Government provides funding and support to a wide range of multicultural events, celebrations and related activities throughout the year. Community groups may access funding for multicultural events from the Participation (Multicultural) Grants Program.
A total of $260,000 (GST exclusive) is available in the 2017-18 funding round.
It is the intention to ensure as many multicultural organisations as possible benefit from the funds available.
The Grants Program highlights and promotes community participation, cultural diversity, and inclusion in the ACT. Eligible organisations can apply for funding for the:
1. 2018 National Multicultural Festival;
2. Community Radio Stations and Multicultural Community Broadcasters; and
3. Multicultural community participation, social harmony and inclusion initiatives.
Applications opened on 17 July and close on 27 August 2017.
Grant guidelines are provided at: www.communityservices.act.gov.au/multicultural/programs/grants and applications are submitted via the online Participation (Multicultural) Grants Application Form at https://dhcs.smartygrants.com.au/PMG2017-18
Information on successful applicants from previous years can be accessed at:
http://www.communityservices.act.gov.au/multicultural/programs/grants/participation_multicultural_grants_program
(6) (a) – (d)
The ACT Government provides funding of approximately $36,000 a year, to support the Queanbeyan Multilingual Centre Inc (Multicultural Youth Services) to provide services to young asylum seekers, migrants, refugees and people from CALD backgrounds living in the ACT in the form of:
• information sessions in the areas of young women, health, mental health, relationships, employment, and business opportunities;
• referral to mainstream services;
• the provision of activities increasing awareness of consumer protection and financial literacy;
• coordination of participation in tailored school holiday programs, including Youth Week and the National Multicultural Festival;
• coordination of volunteer activities and playgroups for young parents; and
• development of relationships and active partnerships with key youth stakeholders, including the Youth Coalition of the ACT and the ACT Government’s Youth Advisory Council.
Each year, the ACT Government encourages all young Canberrans aged 12 to 25 years, including those from multicultural backgrounds, who have ideas for projects,
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