2021
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Multicultural COVID response funding boost
Digital literacy, health and wellbeing for seniors and domestic violence prevention are among programs to benefit from $2.9 million in NSW Government funding, supporting innovative programs run by multicultural communities responding to the COVID pandemic.
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Cultural festivals funding boost
Our diverse communities are being encouraged to enjoy a vibrant start to 2022 with a NSW Government funding boost for multicultural festivals and events.
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$13.4 million youth program to counter hate
The future of an essential youth initiative has been secured after the NSW Government committed $13.4 million to continue the Community Partnership Action (COMPACT) program until at least mid-2024.
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Opera House glows gold for Diwali
The iconic sails of the Sydney Opera House shimmered in gold tonight to mark the Diwali festival, celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains around the world.
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Nominate your NSW harmony champion
Outstanding work promoting social cohesion and unity during challenging times will be recognised during this year’s peak multicultural awards program for NSW.
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$5.5 million allocated to organisations supporting asylum seekers
An urgent boost to emergency support and care for vulnerable temporary visa holders, in particular asylum seekers, is on the way after $5.5 million was allocated to specialist organisations through a NSW Government funding package.
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Top multicultural communicators unveiled
Stories of survival in the face of persecution and investigative reports about scams targeting diverse communities are among the winners of the 2021 Premier’s Multicultural Communications Awards.
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More grassroots support for vulnerable communities
Grassroots organisations can now apply for the latest tranche of a record $43.2 million funding package to support vulnerable people and multicultural communities across NSW.
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Multicultural media organisations share in funding to deliver vital COVID messages
More than 70 multicultural media outlets in NSW have received a share of $2 million funding to support the delivery of vital health messages during the COVID outbreak.
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Applications open for $10 million COVID-19 Partnership Grants program
Applications have opened for eligible grassroots organisations to share in a $10 million funding package, to support vulnerable people and multicultural communities living in priority areas during the current COVID outbreak.
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Hundreds join NSW Government multicultural forum
Hundreds of multicultural community, religious leaders and representatives of peak bodies have attended a forum to discuss the NSW Government’s roadmap to freedom for the fully vaccinated, and deliver feedback on the response to the COVID outbreak.
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Afghan leaders updated on NSW response to crisis
In response to the evolving humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, the NSW Government has held a forum with Afghan Australian leaders to show its support and provide an update on measures to help the community at this difficult time.
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Record support package for vulnerable communities
The NSW Government will deliver a record emergency relief package of $18.8 million in the latest boost to support vulnerable community members during the latest COVID outbreak.
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Urgent Asylum Seeker Funding Boost Opens
Specialist organisations supporting asylum seekers and temporary visa holders who need emergency support can now apply for a share of a $5.5 million funding boost from the NSW Government, in response to the current COVID-19 outbreak.
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150 Organisations Share In $750,000 Multicultural Support Package
More than 150 multicultural community organisations will share in almost $750,000 in emergency funding for grassroots projects to support vulnerable members of the community impacted by the current COVID-19 outbreak.
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$6 million emergency support package for asylum seekers in NSW
Asylum seekers in NSW who need emergency support during the current COVID-19 pandemic will be the focus of a $6 million funding boost by the NSW Government.
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Daily Covid-19 press conference to be translated into Arabic and Vietnamese
The NSW Government has announced an Australia-first program to deliver daily vital public health messages in languages other than English, through live interpreting.
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Multicultural media grants now open
Multicultural media outlets operating in NSW are now eligible to apply for grants of up to $50,000 per outlet to help deliver vital public health messages during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Extra funding boosts emergency food relief, vaccination services and cultural case workers
Delivery of emergency food relief, promotion of vaccination and testing services and support through culturally-appropriate case workers are among areas to be boosted by a NSW Government funding package, to help vulnerable people and multicultural communities during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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$4 million to disseminate important health messages to multicultural communities
The NSW Government has announced it will spend $4 million to disseminate important health messages during the latest COVID-19 outbreak across multicultural communities.
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Religious and multicultural leaders thanked for delivering message
Religious and community leaders are being thanked by the NSW Government for helping deliver the crucial stay at home message to our multicultural community.
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$8.5 million in support for migrants and refugees
To mark Refugee Week, the NSW Government has announced $8.5 million over three years to continue important support programs for refugee, new and emerging communities as part of the 2021-2022 NSW Budget.
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Premier’s Multicultural Communications Awards now open
Nominations for the 2021 Premier’s Multicultural Communications Awards (PMCAs) are now open. Minister for Multiculturalism Natalie Ward encouraged all eligible professionals to apply for the award program, recognising excellence in multicultural communications across 12 categories.
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Scholarships for NSW’s newest interpreters
Applications are now open for people who speak new, emerging and in-demand languages to receive scholarships to become qualified practicing interpreters.
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Syrian priest awarded top honours by NSW Premier
Syrian Australian priest, Father Fadi Nemme, who has dedicated his life to serving Arabic-speaking communities, has been awarded top honours at the 2021 Premier’s Harmony Dinner.
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NSW Welcomes Lunar New Year
The sails of the iconic Sydney Opera House have been lit up in red to mark the upcoming Lunar New Year. Minister for Multiculturalism Geoff Lee welcomed the upcoming Year of the Ox.
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