Archive: Prior to 1 April 2023
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New strategy to help guide future settlement of refugees and asylum seekers
The NSW Government has developed a new nation-leading strategy to better integrate people from refugee backgrounds and those seeking asylum into communities so they can thrive.
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Over 400 scholarships awarded to state’s budding interpreters
The state’s pool of language professionals has grown substantially over the past four years thanks to the NSW Government exceeding its election commitment to fill 400 positions through the Multicultural NSW Interpreting Scholarship Program.
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Boost for multicultural domestic violence support groups
Multicultural groups will receive an extra $2 million in funding as part of a record investment by the NSW Government to address domestic and sexual violence.
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Dominic Perrottet and Mark Coure – NSW joins Lunar New Year celebrations
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet said the sails of the Opera House will once again shine a brilliant red ton Monday, 23 January to symbolise good fortune, prosperity, happiness and new beginnings for Lunar New Year.
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Members of new Religious Communities Advisory Council named
Engagement with the state’s multicultural and multi-faith communities will be much stronger thanks to the NSW Government with the formation of the new Religious Communities Advisory Council. Following a competitive, merit-based assessment process, 15 members have been appointed to the new council, which will be led by Multicultural NSW Advisory Chair Nick Kaldas.
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HSC’s top language students offered interpreting scholarships
More than 5,000 students across the state completed a language other than English as part of their HSC studies this year. Those that achieved a Band 6 in an extension language course will be offered a full or partial scholarship.
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More Cultural Events and Festivals Heading for Local Streets in 2023
Minister for Multiculturalism Mark Coure said the groups had received a share of more than $1 million through the Stronger Together Festival and Events Grants program to host the events and festivals throughout 2023.
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New Member Joins Multicultural NSW Advisory Board
The NSW Government has appointed a new member to the Multicultural NSW Advisory Board following a vacancy created by the resignation of Dr G.K (Hari) Harinath.Dr Saba Nabi from the Riverina in regional NSW has joined the Multicultural NSW Advisory Board following a merit-based selection process.
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Premier’s Harmony Dinner tickets on sale
Tickets are now on sale for the popular Premier’s Harmony Dinner.
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NSW Government partners with 15 Councils to host major cultural events and festivals
The state’s events calendar just got bigger thanks to the NSW Government investing $8 million into 21 major cultural festivals and events run by local councils across Sydney, the Hunter and Newcastle, and the Illawarra.
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Applications to join Religious Communities Advisory Council now open
The NSW Government is now inviting current and emerging leaders of religious communities across the state to apply to join the new Religious Communities Advisory Council.
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Sydney Opera House shines Gold for Diwali
The NSW Government has added to the hundreds of millions of lights burning brightly around the world for Diwali by lighting the sails of the Sydney Opera House in gold.
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Nominate a multicultural champion today
Community members now have the chance to recognise the outstanding contributions people have made to NSW’s multicultural society by nominating them for a Premier’s Multicultural Community Medal.
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Further festivals and events funding available to multicultural communities
Further funding is available for festivals and events that celebrate the rich cultural spirit of our State through the NSW Government’s Stronger Together Festival and Event Grants Program.
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NSW Government to partner with local councils to host major cultural festivals
People wanting to experience the world will now be able to enjoy everything other cultures have to offer at home, thanks to the NSW Government offering million-dollar investments into major council-run cultural festivals and events.
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More young people empowered to stand against hate
The NSW Government’s flagship program helping empower young people to fight racism and hate has nearly doubled in size, with ten new partnership projects joining the initiative.
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Premier’s Multicultural Media and Communications Awards Winners Announced
The winners of the 2022 Premier’s Multicultural Media and Communications Awards have been named, recognising the important contributions they make to supporting NSW’s diverse communities.
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NSW Government bolsters engagement with diverse communities across the state
Communities will have a greater opportunity to have their voices heard by the NSW Government thanks to a new state-wide engagement initiative.
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NSW Government provides greater support to asylum seekers
As part of its continued effort to ensure temporary visa holders and asylum seekers receive the support they need, the NSW Government has awarded additional funding to the service providers helping them.
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Multicultural events and festivals set to brighten local streets
A bumper number of cultural events and festivals have been scheduled between now and January 2023 with support from a record $1 million investment by the NSW Government.
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100,000 Seniors now using digital Seniors Card
Seniors in NSW are continuing to embrace digital with more than 100,000 people now taking advantage of the digital Seniors Card.
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New interpreting graduates ready to support state’s diverse communities
More than 40 multilingual students are set to bolster the NSW Government’s interpreting ranks after successfully completing its Interpreting Scholarship program.
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NSW Government steps up COVID-19 support for vulnerable communities
The NSW Government will provide free Rapid Antigen Tests to vulnerable communities and expand its existing program to include those accessing tests through the Federal Government’s Concessional Access Program, which is due to finish at the end of the month.
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Gambling support for people from diverse communities
The NSW Government is investing in a new campaign, aimed at helping people from diverse communities that are facing problems with gambling and are uncertain of how to get help.
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NSW Seniors Festival grants now open
Local organisations and community groups can now apply for grant funding to host events and activities as part of the 65th annual NSW Seniors Festival.
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NSW Government connects newcomers with opportunities in regional communities
Migrants and refugees are being offered new opportunities to resettle in regional communities, thanks to the NSW Government’s Growing Regions of Welcome (GROW) Program.
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Applications open for NSW Interpreting Scholarship Program
If you have the skill to speak another language, then you may have the unique opportunity to pursue a career as an interpreter, thanks to the NSW Government’s world-class scholarship program.
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Major budget boost for multicultural communities
The 2022-23 NSW Budget will see $28 million invested into the State's rich multicultural communities over the next two years.
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Nick Kaldas to chair Multicultural NSW Advisory Board
The NSW Government has named Nick Kaldas APM, one of the state’s most decorated and respected former senior Police officers, as the new chair of the Multicultural NSW Advisory Board.
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NSW Government makes record investment into state’s multicultural future
The state’s rich multicultural society and its communities are set to benefit from a record level budget spend.
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Investing in youth key to strengthening harmony in NSW
A stronger and more harmonious future rests with young people, and that is why the NSW Government is investing in communities and offering funding to groups running youth-focused initiatives that promote social cohesion.
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New service helping victims recover from identity theft
It is now easier for victims of identity theft to take back control of compromised documents thanks to a new service launched by the NSW Government.
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NSW Government continues pandemic recovery support for multicultural communities
The NSW Government has made $11 million available to grassroots organisations helping vulnerable multicultural communities continue to recover from the pandemic.
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NSW Government helps Tonga fight COVID-19
The NSW Government has answered the call to support the Kingdom of Tonga to combat rising COVID-19 cases.
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NSW Government supports state’s largest multicultural festival
The NSW Government has granted a quarter of a million dollars to the City of Canterbury Bankstown for its flagship event, Ramadan Nights Lakemba, which kicks off tonight.
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Multicultural champions leading by example
This Harmony Week (21–27 March, 2022), the NSW Government is encouraging everyone to follow the example of 16 extraordinary people who have helped make NSW the multicultural success it is today.
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Strategic partnerships help multicultural communities out of Covid-19
12 Multicultural organisations can continue supporting vulnerable communities with the help of additional COVID-19 funding from the NSW Government.
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NSW Government offers support for people affected by overseas conflicts
The NSW Government has partnered with NSW Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors (STARTTS) to expand its services to support people affected by the conflict in Ukraine and elsewhere overseas.
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Nominations open for Premier’s Multicultural Communication Awards
Media and marketing outlets across NSW can now nominate for the annual Premier’s Multicultural Communications Awards.
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Community programs receive $1M to drive social recovery from COVID-19
The NSW Government has awarded $1 million to 19 community-led programs restoring social cohesion in communities impacted by the pandemic.
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Three new members join Multicultural NSW Advisory Board
The NSW Government has appointed new members to the Multicultural NSW Advisory Board following an independent merit-based selection process.
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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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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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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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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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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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$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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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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