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COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM 2018–2019
Funding
Organisation Event / project Category
amount
Live Lighter Perth Basant Festival 2018 - 28 October 2018. An annual Punjabi Indian event that
marks the coming of spring and includes kite flying, entertainment, kite making classes for children,
traditional subcontinent food stalls, live performances (such as Punjabi Dhool), craft stalls, and
So Change Inc $5000 Festivals
henna/face painting. Stall holders are mostly women from CaLD backgrounds, who will promote their
culinary and craft skills. Approximately 720 participants and at least 20,000 spectators are expected to
be involved.
Jambo Africa - The largest annual African festival in Western Australia presenting a diverse array of
Organisation of African vibrant African music, dancing, arts, cultural performances and authentic food. The event will be held in
Community of Western $5000 partnership with the City of Stirling at the Stirling Civic Gardens on 16 February 2019 with a program Festivals
Australia Inc showcasing over 35 African-Australian communities and organisations and is expected to attract up to
10,000 people.
Navratri - The Dance Festival 2019 - The one-day event to be held at Elizabeth Quay, Perth on 3
March 2019 will showcase the festival of Navratri – a cultural dance celebration unique to the Indian
The Gujarati Samaj of
$5000 state of Gujarat dedicated to the empowerment of women. The event will be delivered in partnership Festivals
Western Australia Inc
with the Jain Community of WA, Shree Kutchi Leval Patel Community WA, Shri Jalaram Mandal and the
Hindu Swayam Sevak Sangh.
Mirrabooka Harmony Festival 2019 - This annual festival celebrating Harmony Week will be held on
15 March 2019 at the Mirrabooka Square Shopping Centre. The program comprises cultural display and
Edmund Rice Centre
$5000 performances by local artists and school students, interactive activities and entertainment for children, a Festivals
Mirrabooka Inc
halal sausage sizzle, and at least 30 stalls hosted by service providers, educational and healthcare
organisations and other government initiatives.COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM 2018–2019
Funding
Organisation Event / project Category
amount
Katanning Harmony Festival 2019 - This annual festival celebrating Harmony Week aims to showcase
the cultural diversity of the upper Great Southern region of Western Australia. The free street event will
Shire of Katanning $5000 be held on 16 March 2019 in Clive Street, Katanning and will represent over 42 nationalities in a Festivals
program including a community parade, music and dance performances, multicultural cuisine and a
display of visual arts and crafts.
Forrest Place Multicultural Day – Free multicultural festival to be held in Forrest Chase, Perth CBD on
Perth Indonesian
$5000 Saturday 16 February 2019 from 11.00am to 6.30pm. The festival aims to showcase multicultural Festivals
Community
performances, arts and crafts, workshops, and food bazaar.
Russian Ethnic Harmony International Festival 2019 - This free dance and music festival will be held in partnership
Community and Youth with the City of Bayswater and Umbrella Community Care on 17 March 2019 at the Morley Sport and
$2000 Festivals
Development Recreation Centre. The festival aims to showcase the State’s cultural diversity through a program of
Association Rusichi traditional performances.
Australian Arab Festival 2019 - This free family-friendly festival to be held on 23 March 2019 at
Australian Arab Langley Park Perth aims to display and celebrate the vibrant cultures and traditions from each of the 22
$5000 Festivals
Association Arab nations. The festival will include rides and games for children and young people, stalls and
activities showcasing Arabic food and culture, and a program of culturally diverse stage performances.
Vaisakhi Mela 2019 - The festival is an alcohol and smoke-free family event to be held at the
Cannington Civic Park Amphitheatre on Saturday 27 April exhibiting the vibrant culture, song and dance
of Punjab, with activities for children, Indian cuisine, and a finale firework display. The Australian Sikh
Sikh Association of WA Heritage Association will have stalls promoting a greater awareness of the shared heritage between
$5000 Festivals
Inc Australian and Sikhs that also showcase Sikh ANZACs and the contribution of Sikhs in the formative
years of Australia. Project partners include the Virsa Club WA and the sports and cultural clubs within
the Sikh and Punjabi communities. The event is expected to engage over 135 participants and 8000
attendees.COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM 2018–2019
Funding
Organisation Event / project Category
amount
Heron Park Harmony Festival 2019 - The free family-friendly festival to be held on 5 May 2019 at the
Jim and Alma Baker Park, Harrisdale aims to celebrate the cultural diversity in the area. The event will
showcase multicultural dance, art, food and fashion, as well as provide networking opportunities and
Sri Lankan Cultural
$5000 information on multicultural community and support groups for new migrant families. The event is Festivals
Society of WA
delivered by a partnership between the City of Armadale, Heron Park Estate, Saraswati Mahavidyalaya,
Sri Lankan Cultural Association, Art vs Depression (Maori cultural group) and local schools and
community organisations. The event is expected to engage over 300 participants and 3500 attendees.
Multicultural Festival of Flowers - Drawing on traditions of the Filipino, Colombian and Portuguese
communities, the Multicultural Festival of Flowers will be held on 26 May 2019 in Mandurah and involve
Peel Multicultural a floral parade along the Mandurah boardwalk, a program of cultural entertainment culminating in a
$3610 Festivals
Association Inc performance at the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, a series of cultural displays interactive activities,
and a film screening at the Mandurah Movie Club. The festival will be supported by 22 local
organisations and is expected to engage over 100 participants and 1000 attendees.
Shinju Matsuri 2019 - Shinju Matsuri is a nine-day festival over 7-15 September made up of over 100
events created and delivered by the Broome community to showcase the art, culture, history and food of
the Japanese, Chinese, Malaysian and Aboriginal communities who were a part of Broome's pearling
Shinju Matsuri Inc $5000 history. Alongside the community events, the festival highlights three major events: the Festival Opening Festivals
Ceremony, the Float Parade and the Jetty to Jetty cultural walk. In 2019, the Filipino community has
been invited to take part in the major events. The festival will have participation from at least 35 local
organisations and is expected to attract over 7500 attendees.
Festival of Lights 2019: The free family focused festival to be held on the 9 November in Geraldton will
showcase multicultural music, entertainment, activities and food. Originating within the Indian community
Midwest Multicultural in Geraldton for over 10 years, the event now broadly celebrates the rich cultural diversity of the Midwest
$5000 Festivals
Association WA region and brings the community together. An audience of 3000 people are expected to attend the
festival.COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM 2018–2019
Funding
Organisation Event / project Category
amount
Live Lighter Basant Festival 2019: Marking the coming of Spring, the Live Lighter Basant Festival on
the 27 October at Perth’s Langley Park, brings together all cultures to celebrate through a range of
cultural activities including kite-making and flying, henna, face painting, craft, dance, food and
So Change $5000 entertainment. Partner organisations include the Pakistan Association of WA, Pakistanis in Australia, Festivals
Indian Society of WA, Hindi Samaj of WA, the Salman Foundation and Jhoom Dance Group. The event
is expected to attract 32,000 people.
Bonjour Perth 2019: Held in partnership with the City of Subiaco in Market Square the Bonjour Perth
Festival will run from 9-10 November and showcases culture, food, history and traditions of French and
broader French-speaking communities residing in WA. There will be over 30 food stalls, displays,
children’s activities and entertainment provided by community groups and businesses including the
WA French Festival $5000 Quebec Club, Seychellois club, Perth Mauritian Cultural Association and the French Australian Chamber Festivals
of Commerce. Themed areas across the festival showcase cultures and sectors including the Village
(Mediterranean, Rustic, Creole and Urban), Our French World (tourism and cultural information),
Conversation and Cabaret (French language). The event is delivered by a team of two event organisers
supported by a team of 230 volunteers and is expected to be attended by 24,000 people.
Multicultural Eid Adha Carnival is one of two Eid celebrations run by the Australian Arab Association
over the year. This event on 18 August at Burswood Park invites the wider community to come together
Australian Arab through games, fashion, culture, stalls, food and entertainment. The event will engage at least 28
$5000 culturally diverse participant organisations and is expected to be attended by 12,000 people. Partners in Festivals
Association
delivery include WA Police, Turkish Association, PCYC, the Rotary Club of Gosnell and Chinese,
Japanese, New Zealand, Indonesian and Pakistan community associations.COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM 2018–2019
Funding
Organisation Event / project Category
amount
National Ethnic and Multicultural Community Broadcasters Council (NEMBC) annual conference
- 23 to 25 November 2018. A gathering of ethnic community broadcasters, government representatives,
Multicultural Radio &
community leaders, academics, multicultural organisations and broadcasters from across Australia. The
Television Association of $5000 Sponsorship
conference is hosted in a different State each year. More than 180 delegates are expected to attend,
WA Inc
representing regional and metropolitan areas all over the country. The event includes a youth media
conference, a welcome reception and a gala dinner as well as the NEMBC Annual General Meeting.
WA African Community Awards Night 2018 - 1 September 2018. Initiated as an annual event to
recognise and celebrate the contributions of African Australians to WA’s multiculturalism and community
Organisation of African harmony. The event forms part of Africa Week celebrations and brings together more than 300
Community of Western $5000 participants, including members of the WA African community, African and State Government Sponsorship
Australia Inc representatives, and corporate stakeholders with an interest in Africa and the WA African community.
Awards are presented in six categories: Outstanding Youth, Women in Leadership, Outstanding
Community Champion, Excellence in Innovation, Social Change, and Community Pillar Awards.
Vietnamese Community
Tet New Year Celebration 2019 - This event will take place at the Wanneroo Showgrounds on 8 and 9
in Australia - WA $15,000 Celebrations
February for an anticipated audience of 15,000 people.
Chapter Inc
Perth Chinese New Year Fair 2019 - This event will take place in various 'hubs' around Northbridge
Chung Wah Association $15,000 Celebrations
and Perth on Sunday 10 February 2019 for anticipated audiences of 85,000 people.
Buddha's Light
Buddha's Birthday and Multicultural Festival 2019 - This event will take place in the Supreme Court
International Association $15,000 Celebrations
Gardens, Perth during 13-14 April for anticipated audiences of 30,000 people.
of Western Australia Inc
Indian Society of Diwali Mela 2019 - This event will take place at Claremont Showgrounds during 19-20 October for an
$15,000 Celebrations
Western Australia Inc anticipated audience of 30,000 people.COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM 2018–2019
Funding
Organisation Event / project Category
amount
Burrendah Primary Burrendah Harmony Evening - The school will host a free community event on the evening of 15
Harmony
Schools P&C $2000 March 2019 at the school premises in Willetton to celebrate the cultural diversity of the students and
Week
Association Inc community around the school.
Goldfields Harmony Week Gathering - To be delivered in collaboration with the Goldfields Community
Goldfields Regional Toy Legal Centre, YMCA, Wanslea and Anglicare, this free community event on 16 March 2019 at Harmony
$2000
Library Inc Hammond Park, Kalgoorlie will focus on fun and interactive games and activities to encourage Week
participation between young people from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
Cockburn Chinese CCCA Tai Chi and Dumpling Festival - Delivered in partnership with the City of Cockburn, this free
Harmony
Community Association $2000 community event to be held on 16 March 2019 at the Bibra Lake Regional Park aims to showcase and
Week
Incorporated encourage community participation with traditional Chinese culture.
Harmony Week Art Mural - Delivered in partnership with Art vs Depression, the project will engage
Arche Health Ltd young people from diverse backgrounds in the City of Armadale to design and create a community
Harmony
auspicing Headspace $2000 mural which represents the values of Harmony Week and the cultural diversity of the local area. The
Week
Armadale mural will be finished and unveiled in a community celebration on 16 March 2019 which will also feature
multicultural food and performances.
Buddha's Light Harmonious New Year Celebrations - The free public event on 17 March 2019 at the Fo Guang Shan
Harmony
International Association $2000 Buddhist temple in Maylands aims to explore and showcase the various cultural and traditional New
Week
of WA Inc Year celebrations within culturally diverse communities.
Ethiopian Cultural Night - The free community event to be held on 17 March 2019 at the Herb Graham
Perth Ethiopian Harmony
$2000 Centre in Mirrabooka will showcase Ethiopian culture through traditional food, fashion displays, music
Women's Community Inc Week
and dance, with a highlight of the event being a traditional coffee ceremony.COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM 2018–2019
Funding
Organisation Event / project Category
amount
Dunsborough & Districts
South West Harmony Festival - This free family friendly festival to be held on 17 March 2019 at the
Progress Association Inc
Vasse Primary School will engage the community throughout Vasse, Busselton, Margaret River and Harmony
auspicing The Busselton $2000
Dunsborough through multicultural program of cuisines, performances, workshops and participatory Week
and Dunsborough
activities.
Multicultural Group
Harmony Food Fest, Movie Night and ‘All Roads Lead to Collie’ - A series of free community
Shire of Collie auspicing
activities to be held over 20-21 March 2019 in Collie including an international movie night, an ‘All Roads Harmony
Collie Early Years $2000
Lead to Collie’ story-telling morning tea session showcasing stories from migrant community members, Week
Network
and an outdoor international food and music festival.
Ashdale Primary School Ashdale Harmony Festival - The school will host a free community event on the evening of 22 March
Harmony
Parents & Citizens $2000 2019 at the school premises in Darch that celebrates the cultural diversity within the school and the
Week
Association Inc surrounding community.
Rainbow Coast In Harmony Cultural Showcase - Hosted in partnership with Greenskills, this free community event to
Harmony
Neighbourhood Centre $2000 be held on 23 March 2019 at Town Square, Albany will focus on promoting sustainable and harmonious
Week
Inc living within Albany and the surrounding region.
Giving Refugees a Voice - This project aims to identify and address the specific concerns and
requirements of newly arrived refugees from Arabic communities to increase their access to mainstream
Community
Australian Jordanian services and participation with the broader community. The project will invite at least 50 members from
$2000 Capacity
Friendship Assoc. Inc newly arrived refugee communities, members from established refugee communities and
Building
representatives from relevant service providers and Government agencies to three facilitated workshop
sessions.COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM 2018–2019
Funding
Organisation Event / project Category
amount
Chin Community Sport Tournament - This project aims to create awareness about the importance of
a physically active and healthy lifestyle and provide an opportunity for members of the Chin community
Community
Chin Community of to network and socialise through sport in a family-friendly environment. The project includes three full-
$5000 Capacity
Western Australia Inc day outdoor sporting events with cultural and family activities to be held in various locations in the
Building
Northern suburbs during school holidays in January and February 2019 for at least 200 participants and
500 spectators.
Leadership and Communication Skills Workshop - This project will engage at least 30 members
Cockburn Chinese from the Chinese community based in the Cockburn area in 12 training sessions and workshops from Community
Community Association $3000 January to June 2019. The workshops are aimed to improve leadership and communication skills of Capacity
Inc community members to build their participation in mainstream communities, increase employment Building
opportunities and to contribute to their own communities.
COCOWA Capacity Building Project - At least 100 members of the Congolese community will
participate in a series of training sessions and workshops delivered at the Girrawheen Hub over March Community
Congolese Community
$5000 to June 2019. Qualified community members will identify issues in the areas of health, domestic Capacity
of WA Ltd
violence, education and employment within the community that require intervention, and implement Building
capacity building solutions to address these issues.
Mental Wellness Workshop - At least 25 members of the Perth Ethiopian Women’s group will
participate in a series of eight mental health workshops to run over February to April 2019. The
Perth Ethiopian workshops will be held across two locations in the North and South and will be facilitated by an Community
Women’s Community $5000 employee from Mental Wellness Keys. The workshops will raise awareness and increase knowledge of Capacity
Inc causes and symptoms of mental health conditions and will focus on building mental health and wellbeing Building
through diet and exercise. The project aims to address the stigma attached to mental health conditions
within the Ethiopian community.COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM 2018–2019
Funding
Organisation Event / project Category
amount
United in Diversity HACCP Training - Ten participants of the UID’s ‘Tastes of Diversity’ program will
complete the Hazard and Critical Control Point (HACCP) training course over February to March 2019. Community
United in Diversity WA
$4520 The training aims to build the skills and meet the required regulations of the participants to create their Capacity
Inc
own Food Safety Plan to prevent food contamination risks and create employment opportunities in the Building
hospitality sector.
Syrian and Arabic Association's Outdoor Activities Program - December 2018 to April 2019. The
program provides an opportunity for students of the association's Arabic school and their families to
enhance their understanding of local activities like visiting national parks, and going to the beach and the
Syrian and Arabic Community
zoo, while improving their conversational English skills. These activities are usually not undertaken by
Association of Australia $4695 Capacity
this group due to the costs and lack of transport options. Approximately 124 participants are expected to
Inc Building
be involved, with the support of 15 volunteers. At the end of the program, the wider community is invited
to a celebratory event promoted through existing multicultural forums, networks and community
newspapers.
Aweil Community Association in Western Australia Incorporated - The project involves the
following series of activities delivered over May 2019 - April 2020 which aim to increase the capacity of
the Aweil Community Association members and South Sudanese community in WA:
• governance training for the association's committee members
Aweil Community Community
Association in Western $5000 • community-run Dinka education sessions for the younger community members Capacity
Australia Incorporated Building
• a Cultural Day event to be held on 6 October 2019 at the Sicilian Hall, Balcatta to involve performances
and displays from various South Sudanese cultural groups including Aweil, Nuer, Anyuak, Chollk and
Pojulu, cultural food and community awards.
The project is expected to engage 245 participants and over 700 attendees.COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM 2018–2019
Funding
Organisation Event / project Category
amount
Community Strategic Needs Identification - As the peak body representing African communities in
WA, OACWA will lead a community needs analysis and develop a long-term strategic planning tool to
facilitate the improved delivery of community projects and services. The activity will be delivered as a Community
Organisation of African
$5000 three-day facilitated strategic planning process alongside training sessions targeting OACWA Capacity
Community of WA Inc
executives, management committees and African community leaders. The training sessions will cover Building
team work, leadership and project planning skills. The activity will be delivered by 5 volunteers and is
expected to engage 60 participants.
Africa Day 2019 - In commemoration of Africa Day celebrated globally on 25 May, OACWA will partner
with the University of WA to bring together local African communities for a two-day conference in the
University Club Auditorium and a Celebration Dinner event at Gloucester Park. The project will be led by
Community
Organisation of African a steering committee with members representing at least 12 African communities and aims to identify
$5000 Capacity
Community of WA Inc and evaluate the social influence and contributions of African communities in WA and provide
Building
networking opportunities and foster cooperation and partnership among the communities. The project is
expected to involve at least 21 organisations in its planning and delivery and engage over 60
participants and 950 attendees from metro and regional areas.
Move Forward: Seeking to reduce isolation and improve social connection across cultures, the project
entails a series of educational workshops, social events and excursions over June - September in 2019.
An anticipated 285 Burundian community participants will learn about local services and initiatives to Community
Burundian Community in
$3337 help them find and maintain employment and integrate with Australian life. A team of 23 underpin the Capacity
Western Australia
delivery of this project, with program workshops that include MAX Employment Services, YMCA, Building
Fremantle Maritime Museum, Department of Education and the Metropolitan Migrant Resource Centre.COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM 2018–2019
Funding
Organisation Event / project Category
amount
2019 Chinese Language Teacher's Federation of Australia National Conference: At the University
of WA from 12-13 July to support and build the capacity of Chinese language teachers and Chinese
community language school teachers and volunteers. Delegates will have the opportunity to network Community
Chinese Language with teaching professionals from across Australia and China. Hosting the event in Perth provides a rare
$5000 Capacity
Teachers' Association opportunity to profile WA to a national and international delegation and provides a platform for CLTFA to Building
lead the development of Chinese language teachers in WA. The conference is expected to engage 200
delegates and will be delivered by a core team of 12 committee members and 20 additional volunteers.
Community Leadership Consultation and Planning Project: The Equatoria Community in WA is the
peak body for nine South Sudanese cultural associations: Acholi, Azande, Bari, Kakwa, Kuku, Ma’di,
Mundari, Muru, Pojulu and Luo. The activity involves a series of community consultations and
workshops over June to August at the Herb Graham Recreation Centre in Mirrabooka with at least 10 Community
Equatoria Community in
$5000 representatives from each of the member associations. The workshops aim to gain insight into Capacity
WA
leadership challenges and skills gaps and will inform the implementation plan for a larger capacity Building
building project. Participants will include community leaders, youth, women, elders, religious leaders,
small business owners and students.
Parenting Project and Youth Activities: The project seeks to enhance family connections by
delivering monthly parental courses and weekly music, sport and cultural activities for young people
from the Burundian, Congolese and Rwandan communities. The activities will be hosted from Grace Life Community
Grace for All Nations $5000 Church in Malaga and will run over June to December. The project aims to engage 30 parents and at Capacity
least 22 young people aged 10-18 years. Service providers Relationships Australia WA and Triple P Building
have been engaged to deliver activities.COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM 2018–2019
Funding
Organisation Event / project Category
amount
Muslim Community Working Group - Collaborative for Social Change: Muslim Women’s Support
Centre will engage a project coordinator to establish and maintain a working group with Muslim
community leaders and stakeholders to develop a consistent management and referral process for
Muslim women impacted by family and domestic violence (FDV). It is anticipated that the working group Community
Muslim Women Support
$5000 will include representatives from WA Police, Relationships Australia WA, women’s health services and Capacity
Centre WA
local government. The work will be based on a three-phased approach including community Building
consultations, the identification and documentation of key presenting issues and the development of an
action plan.
WA Multicultural Youth Talent Quest 2019: The annual event to be held on 22 September offers an
opportunity for primary and secondary aged groups to showcase traditional forms of dancing, music and
singing in a professional performing arts venue at Perth Modern School in Subiaco. The event engages Community
Western Australia young people aged 11-17 years representing over 20 countries who will perform to an audience of 1040
$5000 Capacity
Multicultural Association people of all ages. This is the first year the event will include performances from Africa and South Building
America culture. A ‘travelling photographic exhibition’ of the event and its participants will continue to
highlight the diversity of Perth and to celebrate cultural heritage with a broader audience.
Multicultural AFL Umpiring Academy - In partnership with the Stephen Michael Foundation, this
project will engage up to 50 young people aged 12 to 21 years from CaLD backgrounds from the City of
Edmund Rice Centre Stirling, City of Wanneroo, City of Canning and the City of Gosnells across three levels of training in AFL Strategic
$35,000
Mirrabooka Inc umpiring skills. In addition to providing employment and networking opportunities, the project aims to Projects
develop a healthy lifestyle and leadership, communication, public speaking and time management skills
in the youth.COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM 2018–2019
Funding
Organisation Event / project Category
amount
Ethnic Advocacy and Support Team - This project is delivered in partnership with relevant service
providers to provide support to women from CaLD communities who are or have been subject to
Ethnic Communities domestic violence. Clients will receive: advice, support and referrals to access services; external Strategic
$50,000
Council of WA Inc counselling; assistance in completing government documents; reference to appropriate community Projects
health centres; awareness to legal rights as an Australian resident; assistance to access appropriate
education and employment opportunities.
CaLD Community Legal Education Outreach - This project involves six targeted workshop sessions
Goldfields Community held over March – June 2019 for CaLD community members based in Kalgoorlie-Boulder to address Strategic
$18,000
Legal Centre Inc and educate on the following issues: family and domestic violence; migration and tenancy; education Projects
about legal documents.
Perth African Nations Football Council Sustainability Officer - The annual Perth African Nations
Cup is a month-long soccer tournament convening at least 34 community teams with over 328 players
representing 16 African countries. The initiative is facilitated by the Perth African Nations Football
Council with support from Edmund Rice Centre WA and WA Police to leverage the program to reach at-
Perth African Nations Strategic
$30,000 risk youth and provide development opportunities and pathways and align with the strategic objectives
Football Council Inc Projects
and priority areas of peak bodies and agencies. Over 2019-20, the organisation will recruit a
Sustainability Officer to increase the program's engagement and profile with communities and sporting
clubs, develop a long-term business plan and create and implement a sustainability policy. The project is
supported by earned income and in-kind contributions of the organisation.
English Language and Employability for African Women: Targeting refugee and migrant African
women in the Northern metropolitan suburbs, 100 women will participate in a year-long program of
English language and information workshops over 2019-20 to improve their access to employment, Strategic
Abigail Mamas $15,000 education and training. Twelve volunteers will coordinate the series of workshops in partnership with Projects
local services and community providers including Centrelink, TAFE, Ishar Multicultural Women’s Health
Services, WA Police Multicultural Services Unit and an HR professional.COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM 2018–2019
Funding
Organisation Event / project Category
amount
Kalenjin Culture, Sports and Arts Initiative: The Kitwek Association represents Kenyans of the
Kalenjin ethnic group residing in Perth. From 20 May 2019 to 30 August 2020 the project will deliver
sport and recreation programs across five areas (Balga, Cannington, Cloverdale, Caversham and
Girrawheen) incorporating swimming lessons, volleyball training, little athletics and culminating in a gala Strategic
Kitwek Association $15,000 celebrating Kitwek culture, talent and art. The project will be administered by a team of eight and Projects
engages a range of organisations and service providers to deliver activities including St John
Ambulance, Volleyball WA, Little Athletics WA and Royal Life Saving Society. It is expected that 170
community members will participate in the activities.
Migrant Advocacy and Resource Centre (MARC): Set-Up Project: Aus-Professional Bridge focuses
on assisting skilled and semi-skilled migrants in their transition to the workforce. From July 2019 to
March 2020 this project aims to educate and empower CaLD job seekers entering the Australian
workforce and provide meaningful work experience opportunities. A partnership with HR recruitment
Migrants Professional professionals, Equal Opportunity Commission and the Business Station will provide advisory and Strategic
$30,000
Bridge mentoring services to help migrants retain and maintain work. Referral linkages established with the Projects
Organisation of African Community in WA and the Nigerian Association of WA will assist at least 80
targeted participants in commencement of the program. The organisation aims to develop ongoing
corporate and government partnerships to sustain the services beyond this initial delivery.
Beginner Baristas: The project aims to extend the Pop-Up Café currently run by the Australian Arab
Association through a mobile coffee van by focusing an entrepreneurial approach to securing
Australian Arab employment for the CaLD community. From June 2019 to February 2020, the project will provide 48 Strategic
$30,000
Association CaLD participants aged 18+ years in the Thornlie area entry-level hospitality training and provide access Projects
to work experience and possible employment opportunities in the hospitality industry. Partnerships have
been established with Dome and Muzz Buzz to accept work placements through the program.You can also read
