Tuesday 14 June 2022

NEW FACILITIES FOR THE CROATIAN ASSOCIATION OF BALLARAT

Michaela Settle Member for Buninyong today announced that the Australian Croatian Association of Ballarat has been awarded $80,103.74 in funding to renovate their community hall and improve their kitchen facilities.

The Andrews Labor Government is ensuring multicultural Victorians can share and celebrate culture and traditions in accessible and safe environments.

The Multicultural Community Infrastructure Fund offers grants of up to $500,000 to organisations to help renovate and maintain community infrastructure.

This round of grants is providing more than $4.5 million to be shared by 30 community organisations to build and upgrade facilities.

Having safe and secure places to celebrate and share cultural history and traditions ensures Victoria's multicultural communities continue to build connections and celebrate diversity.

The Labor Government is committed to fostering an inclusive society – the community infrastructure funding ensures communities across Victoria have dedicated, accessible and safe spaces for community connection, and to ensure the sense of belonging that is essential to the wellbeing and unity of our state.

Full details of the latest round of Multicultural Community Infrastructure Fund grant recipients will be available on Friday 13 May at vic.gov.au/multicultural-community-infrastructure-fund

Quote attributable to Member for Buninyong Michaela Settle MP

“Better facilities make it easier for multicultural and multifaith Victorians to celebrate and preserve their traditions and culture.

The upgrades to the Australian Croatian Association of Ballarat’s Hall will make sure that future generations can continue to build connections and share diversity in a safe and comfortable environment.”

Quote attributable to Executive Member Australian Croatian Association Ballarat John Cimera

“Members of the Australian Croatian Association would like to acknowledge & thank the Victorian State Government for the Grant provided through the Multicultural Community Infrastructure Fund for the Internal Renovation of our community centre.

The funds will allow the club to upgrade our facilities so that we can provide a comfortable, safe & inviting space where community members will be able to attend cultural events & activities all year round.”