House of Assembly - Fifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)
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Grant Programs

In reply to the Hon. J.A.W. GARDNER (Morialta) (25 June 2025). (Estimates Committee B)

The Hon. Z.L. BETTISON (Ramsay—Minister for Tourism, Minister for Multicultural Affairs): I have been advised of the following:

The following table provides the requested information on grant program/funds under my responsibility for the 2025-26, 2026-27 and 2027-28 financial years.

Grant program/fund name Purpose of grant program/fund 2025-26 Estimate $000 2026-27 Estimate $000 2027-28 Estimate $000
Multicultural Grants Program Celebrate Together—Grants to assist multicultural organisations to host festivals and events to celebrate cultural diversityMulticultural 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 eventExpand 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 communitiesStronger 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 opportunitiesCore Funding—Grants to provide core funding to multicultural organisationsElection Commitment—Includes language schools and language programs, event grants, media grants, and community infrastructure upgradesLanguage Schools and Language Programs—Provide support to our communities to keep their languages alive among younger generations through additional investment in community language schools in South AustraliaMulticultural Womens Micro Business Fund (Good Shepherd)—Support women in our multicultural communities to achieve their aspirations in starting and building their own business, the South Australian Government made a commitment to establish the Multicultural Women’s Micro Business FundMulticultural Community Fund—Grants to support our multicultural community to develop and upgrade community infrastructure facilities and assist in hosting festivals and events that celebrate cultural diversityMulticultural Priorities Fund—Grants to address urgent needs and special circumstances with the aim to support meaningful community projects and initiatives with a focus on providing better services and building what matters 10,832 10,334 10,725


The following table provides details, including the value and beneficiary, or any commitments already made to be funded from the program or funds mentioned in the previous answer.

Grant program/fund name Beneficiary/Recipient Purpose Value $
Celebrate Together Adelaide Accueil Incorporated Support for Bastille Day 2,823
Celebrate Together Adelaide Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Samitee Incorporated Support for Ganesh Festival 12,468
Celebrate Together African Muslim Information Centre of South Australia Incorporated Support for Eid Barbeque 4,604
Celebrate Together Chinatown Adelaide of South Australia Incorporated Support for Chinatown Adelaide Lunar New Year Street Party 30,000
Celebrate Together Islamic Society of South Australia Incorporated Support for Al Salam Fest 20,696
Celebrate Together Punjab Aussie Association of South Australia Incorporated Support for Vaisakh Mela 21,851
Celebrate Together SLAVA Ukrainian Cultural Centre Support for Christmas Carols Concert 4,980
Celebrate Together South Australia Telangana Association Support for Bathukamma 4,850
Celebrate Together The Turkish Association of South Australia Incorporated Support for Turkish Republic 102nd Anniversary Dinner 4,695
Expand Together Adelaide Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Samitee Incorporated Support for Ganeshotsav Equipment Purchase Project 7,656
Expand Together African Muslim Information Centre of South Australia Incorporated Support for Enhancing Community Event Resources 28,804
Expand Together Associazione S.Eufemia Vergine Martire Di S.Eufemia D'Aspromonte Incorporated Support for Expansion and Upgrade of Equipment 20,000
Expand Together Bosniaks' Association of South Australia—Bosniaks' Masjed Adelaide Incorporated Support for Kitchen equipment and room refurbish 17,047
Expand Together Bund der Bayern Incorporated Support for Trailer for equipment transport 7,490
Expand Together Fiji Senior Citizens Association of South Australia Incorporated Support for Emergency Kits and Essential Equipment 4,244
Expand Together Free Serbian Orthodox Church and School Congregation of St Sava at Hindmarsh SA Incorporated Support for Air Conditioner System 45,250
Expand Together Greek Community of Port Pirie SA Incorporated Support for Hellenic Centre Upgrade 23,600
Expand Together Kitwek South Australia Association Incorporated Support for Event Equipment 7,426
Expand Together Latvian Co-Operative Society Social Club Inc Support for Cafe Window Replacement 33,700
Expand Together Overseas Chinese Association Art Troupe Incorporated Support for Music Equipment 2,103
Expand Together Radio Italia Uno Adelaide Incorporated Support for Upgrade of Training Studio 49,787
Expand Together SLAVA Ukrainian Cultural Centre Support for Event Equipment 3,927
Expand Together Spanish Club of SA Incorporated Support for Security and Hall Upgrade 44,883
Core funding Australia Day Council of South Australia Core Business Funding and Australia Day Events 2,318,257
Core funding Australian Migrant Resource Centre Incorporated Core Activities 494,093
Core funding Multicultural Communities Council of SA Incorporated Core Activities 800,351
Core funding National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters Limited South Australian Government Contribution to National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters 102,620
Election Commitments Community Language Schools SA Premises, Personnel and Pathways 3 586,270
Election Commitments Department for Education Administration of Grant Funding to Government Schools Hosting a Community Language School 227,460
Election Commitments Multicultural Communities Council of SA Incorporated Community Boards and Governance Program 200,000
Election Commitments TAFE SA Multi-cultural Women’s Leadership Program 20,900
Election Commitments The Trustee for the Foundation for Hellenic Studies Modern Greek Language Program 1,000,000
Multicultural Womens Micro Business Fund (Good Shepherd) Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand LaunchMe for Multicultural Women Program—Phase 5 and 6 216,000
Multicultural Priorities Fund African Communities Council of SA Incorporated Support for the African Communities Council of SA/Unmasked Festival 80,000