- Almost $2 million in support delivered to 25 community-led projects to unite communities and break down barriers across Queensland.
- Strengthening Communities Multicultural Grants help to drive innovative projects in communities where they have the greatest impact.
- Successful projects include organisations from the Far North, North, Central, South East, and Western Queensland regions.
- The Crisafulli Government is supporting social cohesion by building bridges of participation, after a decade of decline under Labor.
The Crisafulli Government has delivered more than $1.8 million to support locally led projects to unite communities and break down barriers across Queensland.
The Strengthening Communities Multicultural Grants has supported 25 projects in metropolitan and regional communities which aim to strengthen economic participation, build capacity, and boost the positive participation of young people.
Successful projects include organisations from the Far North, North, Central, South East, and Western Queensland regions.
Each recipient was eligible to receive funding of up to $100,000 for their initiative.
Under the Empowering Multicultural Community projects category, funded local initiatives included a literacy program, as well as a program supporting people to respond to domestic, family and sexual violence.
In the Youth and Community Connection projects category, funded local initiatives included a sports program helping young people develop leadership skills, as well as a program to boost community participation, employability and self-confidence.
The Crisafulli Government is committed to building stronger communities across Queensland after the former Labor government treated our multicultural communities as nothing more than a box-ticking exercise during their decade of decline.
Minister for Multiculturalism Fiona Simpson said the Strengthening Communities Multicultural Grants help to drive innovative projects in communities where they can have the greatest impact.
"The Crisafulli Government is committed to supporting people from multicultural backgrounds and bringing communities together across Queensland – and this funding does exactly that," Minister Simpson said.
"We're supporting local initiatives which deliver practical outcomes such as swimming lessons for new Queenslanders in coastal communities and English as a Second Language programs.
"The Crisafulli Government is delivering on our commitment to support and amplify the impact of community events run by local organisations which build bridges between cultures and create more opportunities to strengthen social cohesion."
"The SwimSmart Pilot Program will foster inclusion by creating a safe, welcoming environment where migrant and refugee community members can learn essential water safety and swimming skills," Ms Crawshaw said.
"Ultimately, the program empowers individuals with life-saving skills while encouraging belonging and engagement in the broader community."
A full list of recipients can be found here: https://www.dwatsipm.qld.gov.au/our-work/multicultural-affairs/programs-initiatives/funding-programs/strengthening-communities-multicultural-queensland-program
