Community Grants Program 2013 - Office of … · Community Grants Program 2013 Approved grants—July 2013 Organisation Event dates Event details Funding amount ... recognition and

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Community Grants Program 2013

Approved grants—October 2013

Organisation Event dates Event details Funding amount

Australian Indonesia Youth Association

TBC Australia Indonesia Fashion Exhibition (AIFEX) Perth The Australia Indonesia Fashion Exhibition will be held at the Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts on a date to be confirmed. The event will combine a bazaar and showcase of Australian–Indonesian fashion, music, dance and artwork.

$4470

Buddha's Light International Association WA

23/3/2014 Harmony Day 2014 Harmony Day 2014 is a one-day event that showcases and celebrates Perth's cultural diversity. The event will be held at the Fo Guang Shang Temple in Maylands on 23 March 2014, just after Harmony Week (15–21 March).

$5000

Carnarvon Festival 17/5/2014 – 18/5/2014

TropiCOOL Multicultural Community Workshops These workshops are part of a family-friendly regional event hosted in Carnarvon on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 May 2014. The festival plans to introduce multicultural community art and craft workshops led by local culturally diverse groups.

$2500

Harvey Mainstreet 16/3/2014 Harvey Harvest Festival 2014 Harvey Harvest Festival is a one-day family friendly event held annually in the town of Harvey. The festival offers live music, children's rides and activities, market stalls, arts/crafts, local produce and Italian cooking. The festival will be held on Sunday 16 March 2014.

$4000

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Hindu Association of WA

23/3/2014 Multicultural Grandeur Event, Fremantle The Multicultural Grandeur event is a one-day showcase of multicultural WA to be held at the Esplanade in Fremantle on Sunday 23 March 2014. The event will feature cultural dance, musical and vocal performances.

$5000

Hindi Samaj of WA 29/3/2014 Indradhanush Indradhanush is an event showcasing Hindi cultural and musical performances to be held at the Rixon Theatre, Penhros College, Como. The event will be held on Saturday 29 March.

$5000

Midwest Multicultural Association

17/3/2014 – 22/3/2014

Harmony—Celebrating Nations Harmony—Celebrating Nations is a series of Harmony Week celebrations in Geraldton. The program includes art workshops, a free community Harmony Week event and a Harmony Dinner.

$5000

Rotary Club of North Perth

2/3/2014 – 3/3/2014

2014 Hyde Park Community Fair A free community event, the 2014 Hyde Park Community Fair, will be held on Sunday 2 and Monday 3 March 2014 at Hyde Park, North Perth. The event will include multicultural entertainment, art and craft displays, free family fun activities, and stalls.

$5000

Russian Ethnic Community Development and Youth Association (RUSICHI)

22/3/2014 Harmony Week International Festival Up to 12 cultural performance groups will take to the stage at Forest Place, Perth, for the Harmony Week International Festival. The showcase event will feature vocal, musical and dance performances from 1pm-4pm on Saturday 22 March 2014.

$ 5000

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Sevenoaks Senior College P&C

19/3/2014 Everyone Belongs Festival The Everyone Belongs Festival is a free school–community event to celebrate Harmony Week. The event will be held on Wednesday 19 March at Sevenoaks Senior College in Cannington. Activities will include cultural performances and workshops, children's activities and a tree of unity display.

$1500

South West Indian Group (SWIG)

29/3/2014 Festival of India 2014—Celebrating Indian activities through a multicultural population A one-day event to be held on Saturday 29 March 2014 at the South West Italian Club in Bunbury. The festival will feature meditation sessions, Bollywood dance lessons, henna art and Indian cuisines.

$5000

BJL Connecting Communities

17/3/2014 – 21/3/2014

Harmony Week Program The program aims to engage people in a range of projects, activities and events that celebrate the diversity of cultures in the community. The program includes school competitions (poster, banner, photography) and a Harmony Week event program.

$5000

The Chung Wah Association

21/3/2014 Celebrating and Embracing Multicultural WA A one-day Harmony Week event to celebrate cultural diversity in WA. The event will be held at the Chung Wah Cultural Centre on Friday 21 March 2014. It will feature stalls (information and services), activities, dance and music.

$5000

WA Multicultural Association

9/3/2014 Multicultural Festival The Multicultural Festival will be held at the Perth Bowling Club, Ozone Park, on Sunday 9 March 2014. The event will feature a program of cultural briefings, performances and various activities and crafts.

$5000

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Approved grants—July 2013


Bantus Capoeira Australia

25/10/2013 – 3/11/2013

Festival and celebration of 15 years of Afro-Brazilian culture in WA A 10-day festival celebrating 15 years of Bantus Capoeira in WA and promoting Brazilian martial arts, dance, samba, music and cultural arts. The program features performances, demonstrations and free workshops at key locations across Perth. The festival runs from Friday 25 October to Sunday 3 November 2013.

$3941.50

Bunbury Multicultural Group

1/3/2014 Multicultural Night Under the Stars 2014 An evening of activities and performances to celebrate Bunbury’s cultural diversity. The Multicultural Night Under the Stars 2014 program features multicultural art, music and dance and is held at the Graham Bricknell Music Shell in Bunbury on Saturday 1 March 2014.

$5000

Damayang Filipino 26/10/2013 Mother Dear International awarding, recognition and coronation night An evening pageant event to celebrate and acknowledge mothers from CaLD backgrounds, with awards to be presented across five categories. The event is at Government House in Perth on Saturday 26 October 2013.

$5000

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Jain Community of Western Australia

30/3/2014 Indian Festival The festival, a cultural family event, offers Indian dance performances, live music, a fashion show, demonstrations, children’s art activities and food stalls. The Indian Festival is at Joondalup Arena on Sunday 30 March 2014.

$5000

Latin American Cultural Association (LACA)

22/2/2014 LACA 20th Anniversary—Community Festival A one-day festival celebrating LACA’s 20th anniversary. The program features performances, demonstrations, dance classes and children's activities, culminating with a family-friendly movie. The festival is at Northbridge Piazza on Saturday 22 February 2014.

$5000

Scena 98 Youth Theatre Group (Auspiced by Polish Roman Catholic Centre)

21/12/2013 Polish Cultural Christmas Play Held at the Octagon Theatre, University of WA, in mid-December 2013, this dance and theatre production features the talents of three Polish children and youth performance groups.

$3230

Australian Arab Association (AAA)

20/10/2013 Eid Festival The Eid Festival transforms Gosnells Football Oval from 11.00am to 7.00pm on Sunday 20 October 2013. This traditional Eid festival focuses on families and children. Activities include an amusement park, animal rides and a variety of food stalls.

$5000

Buddha's Light International Association of WA

12/4/2014 – 13/4/2014

2014 Buddha's Birthday and Multicultural Festival A two-day event showcasing WA's cultural diversity through Buddhist practice, ceremony, art, culture, performances and vegetarian food. The 2014 festival is on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 April 2014 at the Fo Guang Shang Temple in Maylands.

$10,000

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Muslim Sports and Social Association

20/10/2013 Eid in the Park A one-day event celebrating Eid-ul-Adha, Eid in the Park is at Birdwood Square in Highgate on Sunday 20 October 2013. The festival features a diverse range of multicultural arts performances and food stalls.

$15,000

Indian Society of WA

26/10/2013 Festival of Lights (Diwali Mela) The Festival of Lights (Diwali Mela) features a cultural program, food stalls, general stalls and amusement rides at Claremont Showgrounds on Saturday 26 October 2013. A fireworks display finishes the evening in a shower of light.

$10,000

Temple of Fine Arts

1/11/2013 – 3/11/2013

Swan Festival of Lights (SFOL 2013) A three-day event celebrates the Indian festival of Deepavali while showcasing WA's multicultural diversity through dance, music, demonstrations, workshops and food stalls. Swan Festival of Lights transforms the Supreme Court Gardens in Perth on Friday 1 November to Sunday 3 November 2013.

$15,000


9/2/2014 2014 Perth Chinese New Year Fair (PCNYF) A one-day event celebrating the Chinese New Year features cultural performances, family activities, a food fair, an evening concert and fireworks. The 2014 Perth Chinese New Year Fair is in Northbridge on Sunday 9 February 2014.

$15,000

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Approved grants—one-off Ministerial allocation June 2013

Organisation Project dates Project details Funding amount

Australian Arab Association

11/8/2013 Eid Fitr Celebration This event is an Eid celebration targeting families in the Southern River/Gosnells area. The event will be held on the weekend following Eid-al-Fitr as a way for local Muslim communities to celebrate Eid with non-Muslim community members and increase cross-cultural awareness.

$5000

Vietnamese Community of Australia – WA

Aug–Dec 2013 Simple Vietnamese textbooks A series of Vietnamese language textbooks for students in Years 1 to 8 provided through the Vietnamese Language and Cultural School of WA to assist students to master the Vietnamese language.

$4000

African Australian Union

Aug–Dec 2013 Justice Reinvestment Project This project aims to take a preventive approach to crime prevention and justice issues targeting youth from African backgrounds. The project will deliver a series of workshops, forums and recreation/sports activities in conjunction with home and prison visits.

$13,200

Burundians Community in WA

Aug–Dec 2013 Integration Initiative and Combating Social Isolation This project will deliver a series of excursions and information sessions covering topics including employment, family planning and parenting.

$8000

Constable Care Child Safety Foundation

Sept 2013–June 2014

Catch project Catch is a citizenship and child safety program for students aged 9 to 13 years that addresses the themes of difference, understanding, diversity, tolerance, acceptance and celebrating cultural diversity.

$10,000

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Indian Society of WA

10/8/2013 Cultural Festival for the celebration of India’s 67th Independence Day This event will involve up to an estimated 50 Indian community groups under the umbrella of the ISWA. The event, to be held at Crown Perth Theatre, will feature 20 dance and music performances reflecting Indian heritage and culture.

$15,000

Islamic Council of Western Australia auspiced by Australian Arab Association

Sept 2013–Feb 2014

EID Strategic Planning and Capacity Building The project will enable the Islamic Council of Western Australia to undertake capacity building projects and provide greater leadership, strategic planning and co-ordination of Eid activities through working with, and bringing together, Muslim communities in WA. The project will also facilitate stronger networks and partnerships with the wider community.

$10,000

Noural Islam Society auspiced by Australian Arab Association

9/8/2013 Whiteman Park Eid Prayer Event The event, targeting communities from Wanneroo and Mirrabooka, will conclude Ramadan 2013 with Eid-al-Fitr prayers and family day at Whiteman Park. The location also offers the opportunity to reduce attendance pressures on Kings park and increase cross-cultural awareness and engagement.

$10,000


13/9/2013–16/9/2013

Mid-Autumn Festival Chinese Martial Arts and Cultural Event This four-day event at various locations across Perth will showcase the Mid-Autumn festival and will feature martial arts displays and lessons, tea ceremonies, Chinese arts and cultural demonstrations and Chinese medicine clinics.

$15,000

Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre

Aug 2013–Jun 2014

Building capacity in self-directed services and supports This project will deliver five information sessions targeting ethnic communities, including people with disabilities, their families and service providers. The sessions will engage participants in disability inclusion, including self-directed services and supports, person-centred approaches and shared management.

$18,700

ISHAR Multicultural Women's Health Centre

Aug 2013–Jun 2014

OWL (Older Women's Lifestyle) Program The OWL (Older Women's Lifestyle) will deliver weekly centre-based health and well-being sessions targeting women from CaLD backgrounds aged 55 years and over. The program will deliver 44 sessions covering topics including health and well-being, active ageing, arts and crafts, finance and retirement planning.

$20,000

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Approved grants—February 2013


Consular Corps of WA

17/11/2013 World of Food Festival The World of Food Festival is a one-day event promoting a multicultural WA at Government House on Sunday 17 November 2013. The event will feature more than 25 world food stalls, a program of performances, activities and participation by many Perth-based Consuls General.

$5000

Filipino Australian Multicultural Association

27/10/2013 International Food Festival A one-day event featuring a diversity of cuisines, cultural performances, family-friendly activities and a martial arts exhibition. The festival, expected to attract up to 2800 attendees, will be held on Sunday 27 October 2013 at the Macedonian Club in North Perth.

$3670

Mental Health Carers Arafmi (WA)

1/6/2013– 30/3/2014

CaLD Mental Health Carer Workshops Six workshops will be delivered for people from CaLD backgrounds who care for an individual/s experiencing mental health problems. The workshops will focus on carer education, respite support and peer support. The project will be delivered in partnership with ISHAR Women's Health Centre, Fremantle Multicultural Centre and Armadale Mental Health Service.

$4930

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Muslim Youth WA 8/7/2013– 19/7/2013

Little Crafters Little Crafters will comprise two weeks of arts and crafts activities targeting young people aged up to 12 years. The project will be held at the Cannington Exhibition Centre and is expected to attract approximately 300 participants over the nine days of scheduled activities.

$3383

Shree Kuthi Leva Patel Community WA

5/10/2013 and 12/10/2013

Indian Cultural Festival of Navratri 2013 Navratri is an important Hindu celebration. The festival will run over two nights at Kingsway Sports Centre, Madeley, with an estimated audience of 1000. Attendees will be encouraged to participate in dance routines, enjoy Indian cuisine and learn about Navratri.

$5000

South West Indian Group

17/8/2013 Festival of India—Celebrating Indian activities through a multicultural population The Festival of India is a one-day event on Saturday 25 May 2013 at the South West Italian Club in Bunbury. The festival will feature meditation sessions, Bollywood dance lessons, henna art and Indian cuisine. The event is expected to attract up to 600 attendees.

$5000

The Midwest African Association

10/8/2013 Increasing awareness and appreciation of African cultures and values in the Midwest region of WA This Geraldton-based event will comprise a showcase of African dance, arts and crafts, as well as food and spice presentations. The event will be held on Saturday 10 August 2013 at the Queen Elizabeth Community Centre in Geraldton, with an estimated attendance of 500 people.

$5000

Australian Arab Association (AAA)

1/6/2013– 1/6/2014

AAA Intermingle AAA Intermingle will target youth, seniors and families to help increase their awareness and confidence to participate in WA's civic, social and cultural life. The12-month project will feature a series of forums and information sessions covering topics including services for seniors, law enforcement, health, mental health and social welfare rights and responsibilities.

$13,781

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Australian Red Cross

26/8/2013– 25/8/2014

In Search of Safety In Search of Safety will challenge myths and stereotypes about refugees and migrants by delivering a school-based program targeting Perth high school students. The project comprises 20 school presentations, development and distribution of a school resource, and teacher support to deliver the new resource.

$13,191

Extra Edge Community Services

12/7/2013– 27/6/2014

Mice at Work—Basic Computers and Internet for Employment Mice at Work will empower CaLD men and women (aged 40 years and over) by building basic computer and internet skills to assist participants to seek and secure employment and training opportunities. The project will deliver 10 courses over 12 months. Each course will comprise three workshop sessions for approximately six participants per course.

$13,920

Linkwest 1/6/2013– 1/2/2014

Families Learning Together Families Learning Together will deliver a study support program targeting students and parents from CaLD backgrounds who have been living in Australia less than two years. The program will utilise a family learning support model focusing on a holistic child/parent capacity building approach. Six Perth metropolitan and regional community centres, in partnership with local schools, will each deliver two six-week courses—one for parents and one for their children.

$44,790

MADEC Australia 1/6/2013– 31/12/2013

Regional Migrant Employment Support (RMES) The RMES project will provide regional/rural employment support and recruitment services targeting people from CaLD backgrounds in WA. The six-month pilot project will identify seasonal employment opportunities and offer CV, housing, transportation and other support mechanisms to assist in the achievement of employment in the agricultural sector.

$50,000

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