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In reply to Ms PRATT (Frome) ((21 June 2022).). (Estimates Committee B)
The Hon. Z.L. BETTISON (Ramsay—Minister for Tourism, Minister for Multicultural Affairs): I have been advised:
The following table provides the requested information on grant program/funds under my responsibility for the 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 financial years—Controlled:
Grant program/fund name | Purpose of grant program/fund | 2022-23 Estimate $000 | 2023-24 Estimate $000 | 2024-25 Estimate $000 | 2025-26 Estimate $000 |
Advance Together | Grants to assist multicultural organisations to improve their governance and strengthen their capacity building skills. | 50 | 53 | 54 | 55 |
Celebrate Together | Grants to assist multicultural organisations to host festivals and events to celebrate cultural diversity. | 1 000 | 1 000 | 1 000 | 1 000 |
Come Together Multicultural Festival Grants | Grant funding provided to support multicultural community groups participate in the biennial Multicultural Festival, through hosting a performance, activity, or a stall at the event. | — | 68 | — | 69 |
Expand Together | Grants to assist multicultural organisations to expand their capacity by upgrading community facilities or purchasing equipment to meet the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse communities. | 600 | 600 | 600 | 600 |
Stronger Together | Grants to assist multicultural organisations to develop and deliver projects that strengthen families and communities and improve their access to better social and economic opportunities. | 615 | 630 | 646 | 662 |
Core Funding | Grants to provide core funding to multicultural organisations. | 947 | 970 | 994 | 1,022 |
The following table provides details, including the value and beneficiary, of any commitments in 2022-23 already made to be funded from the program or funds:
Grant program/ fund name | Beneficiary/ Recipient | Purpose | 2022-23Estimate$ | 2023-24Estimate$ | 2024-25Estimate$ | 2025-26Estimate$ |
Advance Together | Community Development, Education and Social Support Australia Incorporated | Support for the upskilling of volunteers | 2 500 | |||
Advance Together | Tong De Association of South Australia Incorporated | Support for governance training | 3 000 | |||
Advance Together | Chinese Language & Culture Network Limited | Support for governance training | 3 000 | |||
Advance Together | Sikh Society of South Australia Incorporated | Support for website development | 2 500 | |||
Advance Together | Teo Chew Association of South Australia Incorporated | Support to amend their Constitution | 3 000 | |||
Advance Together | The Bulgarians' Educational and Friendly Society Incorporated | Support for business training for the committee | 0 890 | |||
Advance Together | Shruthi Adelaide Incorporated | Support for training volunteers for radio presentation | 1 830 | |||
Advance Together | Russian Culture Centre Incorporated | Support for the Social Web Portal | 3 500 | |||
Advance Together | Overseas Chinese Association of South Australia Incorporated | Support for the Strengthening Governance to Build a Stronger Community project | 3 000 | |||
Advance Together | Hungarian Club of South Australia Incorporated | Support for the Strategic Plan 2023-2026 | 3 000 | |||
Advance Together | Muslim Women's Association of South Australia Incorporated | Support to review and develop the association's Policies and Procedures | 5 000 | |||
Advance Together | Chinese Welfare Services of South Australia Incorporated | Support for the Effective Governance project | 1 980 | |||
Advance Together | The Adelaide Mosque Islamic Society of South Australia Incorporated | Support for the Good Governance Better Business project | 3 000 | |||
Advance Together | Arabic Language and Culture Association of South Australia Incorporated | Support for website development | 1 000 | |||
Advance Together | Islamic Society of South Australia Incorporated | Support for the Community Discussion Forums—Reaching Out | 1 700 | |||
Advance Together | Zambian Association of South Australia Incorporated | Support for the website design and development | 2 650 | |||
Advance Together | Balinese Society of South Australia Incorporated | Support for website development | 2 650 | |||
Advance Together | Telugu Association of South Australia Incorporated | Support for website development | 3 300 | |||
Advance Together | St Elias Antiochian Orthodox Parish Association Incorporated | Support for website development | 2 500 | |||
Celebrate Together | Nigerian Association in South Australia Incorporated | Support for the annual celebration of Nigeria's cultural diversity | 1 500 | |||
Celebrate Together | Afghan Australian Women Association Incorporated | Support for the Afghan-Australian Women's Art and Culture Exhibitio. | 4 820 | |||
Celebrate Together | Bosnian and Hercegovina Muslim Society South Australia Incorporated | Support for the Bosnian Statehood Day celebration | 2 520 | |||
Celebrate Together | Dozynki Incorporated | Support for the Polish Harvest Festival Dozynki 2022 | 27 325 | |||
Celebrate Together | Russian Culture Centre Incorporated | Support for the Maslenitsa-Slavic Pancake Festival | 4 975 | |||
Celebrate Together | Bangladesh-Australia Society of South Australia Incorporated | Support for the Bengali New Year Festival 1429 | 910 | |||
Celebrate Together | Adelaide Tamil Association Incorporated | Support for the 2023 Adelaide Pongal—Harvest Festival | 17 800 | |||
Celebrate Together | Adelaide Tamil Association Incorporated | Support for the Deepavali—Festival of Lights | 5 000 | |||
Celebrate Together | The Austrian Association of (SA) Incorporated | Support for the Austrian National Day Celebrations | 1 165 | |||
Celebrate Together | Bengali Cultural Association of South Australia Incorporated | Support for Durgotsava 2022 | 4 920 | |||
Celebrate Together | Shirdi Saibaba Community and Cultural Organisation of South Australia Incorporated | Support for celebrating Indian culture through traditional performances | 3 835 | |||
Celebrate Together | Igbo Community of South Australia Incorporated | Support for Iri Ji (New Yam Festival) 2022 | 2 445 | |||
Celebrate Together | Thai—Australian Association of South Australia Incorporated | Support for the Thai Festival 2023 | 30 000 | |||
Celebrate Together | Ceylon Tamil Association of South Australia Incorporated | Support for Llavenil 2022 (Annual Multicultural Function) | 4 220 | |||
Celebrate Together | The Vietnamese Catholic Community in South Australia Incorporated | Support for the Vietnamese Catholic Community Annual Community Family Day | 2 380 | |||
Celebrate Together | Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia Third Archdiocesan District—Intercommunities Council | Support for the 2023 Glenelg Greek Festival with the Blessing of the Waters | 22 000 | |||
Celebrate Together | The Ethiopian Community Association in South Australia Incorporated | Support for the Ethiopian 2022 New Year Celebration | 4 985 | |||
Celebrate Together | Indian Australian Association of South Australia Incorporated | Support for the IAASA India Mela 2023 | 30 000 | |||
Celebrate Together | Cyprus Community of South Australia Incorporated | Support for the Cyprus Festival 2023 'We are Back' | 30 000 | |||
Celebrate Together | Incas Peru Association of South Australia Incorporated | Support for the Peruvian Independence Day celebrations | 3 385 | |||
Celebrate Together | The Croatian Club Adelaide Incorporated | Support for the Croatian Folkloric Ensemble Lenek Annual Concert | 5 000 | |||
Celebrate Together | Vaagai Adelaide Tamil Broadcasting Service (SA) Australia Tamil Arts and Development Centre Limited | Support for the Vaagai Community Festival 2022 | 4 500 | |||
Celebrate Together | South Australian Italian Association Incorporated | Support for the SAIA Annual Awards—Italian of the Year | 7 000 | |||
Celebrate Together | United Indians of South Australia Incorporated | Support for the Australia Cha Raja event | 29 500 | |||
Celebrate Together | Muslim Youth of South Australia Incorporated | Support for the Adelaide Pakistanis Cultural and Sport gala | 2 725 | |||
Celebrate Together | Islamic Society of South Australia Incorporated | Support for the Mosque Open Day at Marion Mosque | 4 670 | |||
Celebrate Together | Brazilian Association of South Australia Incorporated | Support for the Brazilian Christmas—BASA 2022 | 5 000 | |||
Celebrate Together | Radio Televisione Italiana (SA) Incorporated | Support for the Tarantella Guinness World Record attempt | 2 000 | |||
Celebrate Together | Adelaide Italian Festival Incorporated | Support for the Adelaide Italian Festival 2022 | 2 500 | |||
Celebrate Together | Glendi Greek Festival Incorporated | Support for the Glendi Greek Festival | 30 000 | |||
Celebrate Together | Chin Community of Adelaide Incorporated | Support for the Chin New Year Festival | 4 600 | |||
Celebrate Together | Zambian Association of South Australia Incorporated | Support for Zambia's 58th Independence Day Gala Celebration | 1 500 | |||
Celebrate Together | Vietnamese Community in Australia / South Australia Chapter Incorporated | Support for the Adelaide Tet Festival 2023—A celebration of the Vietnamese Lunar New Year | 24 785 | |||
Celebrate Together | Altavilla Irpina Sports and Social Club Incorporated | Support for the San Pellegrino Martire Festa | 25 992 | |||
Celebrate Together | Teo Chew Association of South Australia Incorporated | Support for the Mooncake Festival Celebration | 3 255 | |||
Celebrate Together | Korean Community of South Australia Incorporated | Support for the 18th Korean Culture and Food Festival 2022 | 7 425 | |||
Celebrate Together | Adelaide Nepal Incorporated | Support for Deusi Bhailo 2022 | 3 200 | |||
Celebrate Together | Gurjari South Australia Incorporated | Support for the 2022 Navratri Barba Festival | 3 150 | |||
Celebrate Together | Shruthi Adelaide Incorporated | Support for the Shruthi Adelaide Utsav 2022 | 3 000 | |||
Celebrate Together | Federation of Polish Organisations in South Australia Incorporated | Support for the Coming Back to the Community event | 2 730 | |||
Celebrate Together | Singapore Business and Social Association (SA) Incorporated | Support for the Singapore Bazaar 2022 | 4 960 | |||
Celebrate Together | The Australian Friends of Palestine Association Incorporated | Support for the Palestinian Community Run | 2 040 | |||
Celebrate Together | Macedonian Community of Adelaide and South Australia Incorporated | Support for the Cultured Festival 2.0 | 5 000 | |||
Celebrate Together | Gurjari South Australia Incorporated | Support for the Diwali Dinner and Cultural Program | 5 000 | |||
Celebrate Together | Adelaide Nepal Incorporated | Support for the Holi Festival Adelaide 2023 | 3 020 | |||
Celebrate Together | Croatian Sports Centre (SA) Incorporated | Support for Festa—The Croatian Food & Wine Festival | 11 765 | |||
Celebrate Together | Nepali Pathsala Incorporated | Support for the 2022 Pathsala Teej Festival | 1 245 | |||
Celebrate Together | Community Development, Education and Social Support Australia Incorporated | Support for the Multicultural Eid Celebrations | 3 000 | |||
Celebrate Together | Italian Choral and Arts Society Incorporated | Support for the Adelaide Italian Festival 2022 | 2 500 | |||
Celebrate Together | Hong Kong Cultural Association of South Australia Incorporated | Support for the Friends of Hong Kong Festival | 1 945 | |||
Celebrate Together | Non Resident Nepali Association South Australia Incorporated | Support for the 2023 Nepal Festival | 22 225 | |||
Celebrate Together | Greek Orthodox Community of The Nativity of Christ Port Adelaide and Environs Incorporated | Support for the Greek Cultural Play | 4 000 | |||
Celebrate Together | Telugu Association of South Australia Incorporated | Support for the TASA Diwali Festival | 5 000 | |||
Celebrate Together | Sri Lankan Catholic Association of South Australia Incorporated | Support for the Annual Cultural Christmas Celebration | 8 000 | |||
Celebrate Together | Filipino Settlement Coordinating Council of South Australia Incorporated | Support for the Filipino Barrio Fiesta of South Australia | 7 565 | |||
Celebrate Together | Bund der Bayern Incorporated | Support for Adelaide German Week | 4 930 | |||
Celebrate Together | The Society of Saint Hilarion Incorporated | Support for the Saint Hilarion Feast | 29 995 | |||
Celebrate Together | African Communities Council of SA Incorporated | Support for the Unmasked African Festival | 5 000 | |||
Celebrate Together | Hindu Council Of Australia Limited | Support for Deepavali Mela 2022 | 20 000 | |||
Celebrate Together | South Australia Telangana Association Incorporated | Support for the Bathukamma Festival 2022 | 4 800 | |||
Celebrate Together | Greek Orthodox Community of The Nativity of Christ Port Adelaide and Environs Incorporated | Support for the 2023 Semaphore Greek Festival | 30 000 | |||
Celebrate Together | The Turkish Association of South Australia Incorporated | Support for the Turkish Cultural Festival | 4 560 | |||
Celebrate Together | Australian—Indonesian Association of South Australia Incorporated | Support for Indofest Adelaide 2023 | 20 720 | |||
Celebrate Together | Adelaide Accueil Incorporated | Support for Bastille Day celebrations | 5 000 | |||
Celebrate Together | South Australian Bangladeshi Community Association Incorporated | Support for Bijoy Mela 2022: The Multicultural Festival | 4 990 | |||
Celebrate Together | Japan Australia Friendship Association Incorporated | Support for the 2022 AnimeGo Festival | 4 595 | |||
Celebrate Together | Pakistani Australian Association of South Australia Incorporated | Support for community programs | 9 275 | |||
Celebrate Together | Associazione Sinopolese Del Sud Australia Maria SS Di Tutte Le Grazie Incorporated | Support for the Festa of Maria SS Di Tutte Le Grazie | 9 540 | |||
Celebrate Together | SA German Association Incorporated | Support for the Winter Market | 4 969 | |||
Celebrate Together | Vishva Hindu Parishad of Australia Incorporated | Support for the 2022 Rakshabandhan | 5 000 | |||
Celebrate Together | Vietnamese Women Association SA—Incorporated | Support for the VIWA Silver Jubilee Celebration | 2 926 | |||
Celebrate Together | Japan Australia Friendship Association Incorporated | Support for the Kodomo No Hi Japan Festival | 12 653 | |||
Celebrate Together | The Association of the Burundian Community of South Australia Incorporated | Support for the 60th Burundian Independence Day celebrations | 4 245 | |||
Celebrate Together | Bangladesh Puja and Cultural Society of South Australia Incorporated | Support for the 2022 Durga Puja | 4 920 | |||
Celebrate Together | Spanish Club of South Australia Incorporated | Support for the Espanol Feliz Navidad Fiesta (Spanish Christmas Festival) | 2 150 | |||
Celebrate Together | Zomi Community Adelaide (SA)—Zomi Innkuan Adelaide (SA) Incorporated | Support for the Zomi Harvesting Festival | 4 495 | |||
Celebrate Together | The Adelaide Mosque Islamic Society of South Australia Incorporated | Support for the Adelaide Mosque Annual Grand Mawlid Festival 2022 | 4 945 | |||
Celebrate Together | Adelaide & Metropolitan Malayalee Association Incorporated | Support for the 2022 Onam Celebration | 5 000 | |||
Celebrate Together | The Bulgarians' Educational and Friendly Society Incorporated | Support for the Zdravei Bulgarian Festival 2023 | 11 000 | |||
Celebrate Together | Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia Incorporated | Support for Adelaide's Hellenic Cultural Festival 'Odyssey' | 1 465 | |||
Celebrate Together | Bharathiya Hindu International Malayalee Association Incorporated | Support for the 2022 Onam festival | 2 500 | |||
Celebrate Together | Greek Lyceum of South Australia Incorporated | Support for the Footsteps through the sand: Summer Holidays in Greece event | 4 945 | |||
Celebrate Together | St Elias Antiochian Orthodox Parish Association Incorporated | Support for the St Elias Festival 2022 | 2 500 | |||
Celebrate Together | Alliance Française d'Adélaïde Incorporated | Support for the 2022 Alliance Française French Market | 29 640 | |||
Celebrate Together | Adelaide Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Samitee Incorporated | Support for the Adelaide Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav 2022 | 18 235 | |||
Celebrate Together | Adelaide Bangladeshi Cultural Club Incorporated | Support for participation at the Multicultural Festival 2022 | 15 000 | |||
Celebrate Together | Associazione Nazionale Carabinieri Sezione di Adelaide Incorporated | Support for the Inauguration Italiann Liberation & Unity Monument for the Fallen | 2 140 | |||
Celebrate Together | SA German Association Incorporated | Support for Schutzenfest Adelaide 2023 | 30 000 | |||
Celebrate Together | Welcoming Australia Limited | Support for Welcoming Week—Walk Together | 21 995 | |||
Expand Together | The Adelaide Mosque Islamic Society of South Australia Incorporated | Support for the office, library and community centre refurbishment | 20 000 | |||
Expand Together | Adelaide Sri Lanka Buddhist Vihara Incorporated | Support to re-establish the damaged car park to enable safer access | 41 000 | |||
Expand Together | Maronite Community of South Australia Incorporated | Support for the Community Hall Infrastructure Upgrade project | 30 000 | |||
Expand Together | Multicultural Youth South Australia Incorporated | Support for the MYSA Youth Hub Upgrade project | 32 500 | |||
Expand Together | The Slovenian Club Adelaide Incorporated | Support for an air conditioning project | 20 000 | |||
Expand Together | Islamic Society of South Australia Incorporated | Support for the Al Salam Wandana kitchen upgrade | 18 850 | |||
Expand Together | Anzano Social Club (Adelaide) Incorporated | Support for infrastructure upgrades | 54 000 | |||
Expand Together | Pan Macedonian Federation of South Australia Incorporated | Support for the Hellenic Macedonian Cultural Centre (HMCC) upgrade | 10 015 | |||
Expand Together | Pakistani Australian Association of South Australia Incorporated | Support towards the purchase of various equipment for events, training and education | 12 277 | |||
Expand Together | Ceylon Tamil Association of South Australia Incorporated | Support to improve technology | 5 000 | |||
Expand Together | United Indians of South Australia Incorporated | Support for the projector for the Australia Cha Raja Festival | 5 000 | |||
Expand Together | Adelaide Tamil Association Incorporated | Support to broaden services to the Tamil community and showcase the rich Tamil culture | 5 150 | |||
Expand Together | The Mauritian Association of South Australia Incorporated | Support to raise awareness of Mauritian culture in South Australia | 4 054 | |||
Expand Together | Bosnian and Hercegovina Muslim Society South Australia Incorporated | Support for the renovation and upgrade of community meeting rooms and bathrooms | 20 000 | |||
Expand Together | Shirdi Saibaba Community and Cultural Organisation of South Australia Incorporated | Support to develop youth skills and improve event quality for the Shirdi Saibaba community | 5 000 | |||
Expand Together | Russian Culture Centre Incorporated | Support for the purchase of an outdoor tent and equipment | 19 865 | |||
Expand Together | Russian Women's Association of South Australia Incorporated | Support for the purchase of costume equipment for Russian women | 3 697 | |||
Expand Together | Muslim Youth of South Australia Incorporated | Support for sports competitions and cultural festivals | 13 275 | |||
Expand Together | Chinese Language & Culture Network Limited | Support for the purchase of office equipment | 14 169 | |||
Expand Together | Vaagai Adelaide Tamil Broadcasting Service (SA) Australia Tamil Arts and Development Centre Limited | Support for the Community Radio/Streaming Project | 15 106 | |||
Expand Together | Port Lincoln Multicultural Council Incorporated | Support for Flags for Friendship | 6 866 | |||
Expand Together | Shruthi Adelaide Incorporated | Support for digital resources for members | 5 000 | |||
Expand Together | ARTA Iranian Cultural Centre Incorporated | Support for ARTA Cultural Centre's equipment | 19 027 | |||
Expand Together | Bengali Cultural Association of South Australia (BCASA) | Support for the Musical Night 2022 | 16 915 | |||
Expand Together | Radio Italia Uno Adelaide Incorporated | Support for recording and broadcasting equipment upgrades | 18 112 | |||
Expand Together | Greek Museum of Adelaide Incorporated | Support for storing and organising organic and inorganic artefacts | 3 709 | |||
Expand Together | South Australian Italian Association Incorporated | Support for carpet replacement | 5 000 | |||
Expand Together | Telugu Association of South Australia Incorporated | Support for kitchen equipment for 'Feed the Needy' | 14 154 | |||
Expand Together | Dom Polski Arts Club Incorporation | Support to replace bar glass washing machine | 8 760 | |||
Expand Together | Spanish Club of South Australia Incorporated | Support towards the purchase of kitchen equipment (indoor and outdoor) and cash register | 5 000 | |||
Expand Together | Hellenic Society Of Barmera, South Australia Incorporated | Support towards the final stage of the Hellenic Community Hall Facility upgrade | 19 934 | |||
Expand Together | The Bulgarians' Educational and Friendly Society Incorporated | Support to improve community connections through the purchase of new equipment | 10 000 | |||
Expand Together | Singapore Business and Social Association (SA) Incorporated | Support to use tools to strengthen SBSA's capabilities in the community | 19 900 | |||
Expand Together | The Orthodox Greek Community of Port Pirie SA Inc | Support towards improvements to the Hellenic Centre, Port Pirie | 8 165 | |||
Expand Together | Zambian Association of South Australia Incorporated | Support to purchase marquees and men's football equipment | 5 000 | |||
Expand Together | Bund der Bayern Incorporated | Support to purchase equipment for Adelaide German Week | 11 785 | |||
Expand Together | Amazing Northern Multicultural Services Incorporated | Support to purchase office equipment to facilitate and support clients | 13 636 | |||
Expand Together | Australian South East Asian Women's Association SA Incorporated | Support for kitchen equipment upgrades | 15 980 | |||
Expand Together | Associazione Molisani Adelaide South Australia Incorporated | Support to expand receptive capability | 5 000 | |||
Expand Together | SA German Association Incorporated | Support to upgrade club facilities including improving seating | 7 000 | |||
Expand Together | Fiji Senior Citizens Association of South Australia Incorporation | Support to purchase essential equipment | 4 254 | |||
Expand Together | Tatiara Multicultural Group Incorporated | Support for the Bordertown Community Centre kitchen upgrade | 3 947 | |||
Expand Together | Latvian Co-Op Society Social Club Incorporated | Support for stage lighting upgrades | 20 000 | |||
Expand Together | Adelaide Taiwanese Cultural Association Incorporated | Support for the purchase of outdoor and event equipment | 3 898 | |||
Stronger Together | Afghan Association South Australia Incorporated | Support to build stronger community/families through swimming, volleyball and resilience tips | 14 094 | |||
Stronger Together | African Women's Federation of South Australia Incorporated | Support to build understanding in supporting African Women through Maternal Health Care | 95 530 | |||
Stronger Together | Amazing Northern Multicultural Services Incorporated | Support for the Strong Youth—Strong Families program | 80 360 | |||
Stronger Together | Australian Refugee Association Inc | Support for the Strong Men, Stronger Families (SMSF) program | 56 380 | |||
Stronger Together | Australian South East Asian Women's Association Inc | Support for building stronger families for socially disadvantaged CALD women | 99 938 | |||
Stronger Together | Chinese Music and Arts SA Incorporated | Support to enhance family well-being through family music-phonics | 29 213 | |||
Stronger Together | Community Development, Education and Social Support Australia Incorporated | Support to strengthen family relationships with the Multicultural South Australian Muslims | 99 938 | |||
Stronger Together | Middle Eastern Communities Council of South Australia Incorporated | Support for the Act Now safe life program | 59 599 | |||
Stronger Together | Multicultural Youth South Australia Incorporated | Support for the Strengthening Multicultural Families program | 79 950 | |||
Multicultural Discretionary Grants | Brazilian Ethnic School Incorporated | Support for the Arraia Da Escola Brasileira—Festa Julina 2022 Event | 1 400 | |||
Multicultural Discretionary Grants | Afghan Association South Australia Incorporated | Support for the Marree Afghan Cameleers and Camel Race Project | 1 255 | |||
Core funding | Multicultural Communities Council of South Australia | Core funding | 247 685 | 253 877 | ||
Core funding | Australian Migrant Resource Centre | Core funding | 152 907 | 156 730 | ||
Core funding | National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters | Core funding | 44 731 | |||
Core funding | Australia Day Council of South Australia – Australia Day festival | Core funding | 481 769 | 493 038 | 505 314 | |
Core funding | Australia Day Council of South Australia – Public Service Medal Awards | Core funding | 9 750 | 10 000 | 10 250 |
Commitments beyond 2022-23 are yet to be finalised (except core funding).
There are no grant programs or funds for Multicultural Affairs in the department's Administered Items.