On Friday 29 April 2011, as part of the Federal Government’s commitment to increasing participation in sport, Minister for Sport Mark Arbib and Parliamentary Secretary for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs Kate Lundy officially opened applications for the Multicultural Youth Sports Partnership Program.
The Program will provide grants of between $5000 and $50 000 to create opportunities for young people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, to engage with sport and physical activity. The opening of the grant applications is a commitment, from the Australian Government, to promoting social cohesion and building a more inclusive multicultural society.
Applications will open for a period of four weeks from 29 April 2011. Successful applicants will be announced in July 2011.
For more information on the grants and how to apply, please visit the Australian Sports Commission website:
http://www.ausport.gov.au/participating/all_cultures/get_involved/grant
Information provided by:
Michael van Vliet | Community Strengthening Manager
Office of Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship
Department of Premier and Cabinet
Level 3, 3 Treasury Place, East Melbourne, Victoria
T: (03) 9651 0655 | F: (03) 9651 0612
E: michael.vanvliet@dpc.vic.gov.au
Postal address: GPO Box 4698 Melbourne 3000
www.dpc.vic.gov.au
