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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.
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