VIC Premier
The Victorian Government is making sure no Victorian is left behind, providing a dedicated boost to hardship payments and emergency food relief for our state’s most vulnerable.
The Government today announced an additional $30 million package to ensure this critical help – including food and financial support – is made available to communities disproportionately impacted by the pandemic.
More support will be delivered to Victorians struggling to put a meal on the table with a $4.5 million boost to expand the capacity of community food relief organisations – building on the more than $31 million of additional relief delivered since February 2020.
This includes supporting new partnerships between food relief organisations and local restaurants, cafes and hospitality businesses – enabling them to rapidly purchase raw produce and prepared meals for Victorians in need. Not only will this help our most vulnerable Victorians, it’ll also support local businesses an
›Australia s Victoria state to send 41 million dollar worth of aid to India to tackle COVID crisis
Australia s Victoria state to send 41 million dollar worth of aid to India to tackle COVID crisis
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Australia s Victoria state to send 41 million dollar worth of aid to India to tackle COVID crisisPTI
Last Updated: May 06, 2021, 03:35 PM IST
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Synopsis We are working with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) to deliver this support to India as the country works to manage the second wave of coronavirus and treat those infected, according to an official statement.
PTI
The Australian state of Victoria on Thursday announced 41 million dollar worth of aid and medical equipment, including 1,000 ventilators, for India to assist it to curb the devastating second wave of COVID-19.
VIC Premier
The Andrews Labor Government is supporting multicultural communities to celebrate and build strength through shared culture with a new round of grants under the Multicultural Community Infrastructure Fund.
More than 40 projects will share in $5.75 million to help community organisations remain connected to their traditions and culture by increasing the safety, accessibility and condition of existing community facilities.
On Tuesday, Minister for Multicultural Affairs Ros Spence today visited the East Melbourne Hebrew Congregation to announce $500,000 to improve safety and accessibility, ensuring it remains a welcoming and inclusive hub for cultural and religious activities.
Other successful projects in this latest round of funding include upgrades to the Ballarat Welcome Centre to enhance community access and multicultural participation, and the construction of a Multi-Purpose Community Centre at the St George Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church in Heatherton.
The Victorian Government will hand over $500,000 to give a huge Hindu temple in Melbourne a major upgrade.
The Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple in Carrum Downs, the biggest in the Souther Hemisphere, serves the area s vibrant Indian community
They call it a space to connect and celebrate with about 200,000 devotees visiting the holy site every year and plans to build a new multipurpose centre.
Member for Carrum Sonya Kilkenny (second right) visited the temple s on March 31
Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple in Carrum Downs is the largest Hindu temple in the Southern Hemisphere
But although the all-clear has been given, Daniel Andrews Labor government says it won t hand the funds over to the Hindu Society of Victoria until it sees the final plans.
VIC Premier
The Andrews Labor Government is providing more support to help multicultural and multifaith communities to celebrate, share and preserve their culture and traditions.
Minister for Multicultural Affairs Ros Spence today announced grants of up to $50,000 through the
Multicultural Festivals and Events Program to help local organisations host COVIDSafe events – both face-to-face and digital.
The Program recognises the important role community connection and celebration play in all communities, and enables Victorians to celebrate the diversity and multiculturalism that makes us strong.
With the celebration of Harmony Day this Sunday 21 March, and Cultural Diversity Week taking place from 21-28 March, it’s the perfect time for organisations to apply for activities that celebrate the diversity in our State.