PROJECTS TO MAKE OUR MULTICULTURAL STATE EVEN STRONGER

Premier Daniel Andrews today announced $40,000 in social cohesion initiatives to bring families and communities

together in the City of Greater Bendigo.

The initiatives will be delivered by the council, working alongside local organisations. The funding will support:

Multicultural education and outreach programs in local primary and secondary schools, culminating in an

event at the Bendigo Town Hall displaying culturally significant images created by students

A campaign to counter negative stereotypes about cultural and religious diversity

Forums to encourage more inclusive workplaces

A council of local faith leaders to promote interfaith dialogue

This funding is part of a $500,000 package of social cohesion initiatives to bring communities together across

Victoria.

It’s about building new connections between Victorians of different backgrounds, increasing respect and

resilience.

Quotes attributable to Premier Daniel Andrews

“These initiatives will strengthen communities and families in and around Bendigo.”

“It’s a practical way to make our multicultural state even stronger.”

“We’re helping our communities live side-by-side and arm-in-arm, because respect matters.”