Mrs Powell said each year the Victorian Multicultural Commission runs a Community Grants Program which provides support to Victoria's culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
“These grants are aimed specifically at supporting multicultural senior citizens clubs to hold regular social and community strengthening activities,” Mrs Powell said.
"The Shepparton district has been enriched by the presence of people from all over the world and with such a diverse multicultural society it is very pleasing to see these community groups receiving much needed funding from the Baillieu Government.
“These grants will assist them to hold regular activities and events which will provide them with friendship and support in their later years.”
Successful organisations to receive funds in the Shepparton electorate include: St Joseph’s Committee; Dutch Australian Society Social Club; Le Belle Arti; Dutch Independent Senior Citizens of Oz; Maltese Community of Shepparton and District; Shepparton Italian Women’s group; Saint Nicolaas Club of Greater Shepparton; Tatura Italian Social Club Inc; Tatura Italian Women’s group; and Tatura Italo Australian & Friends.
Mrs Powell said some of the activities funded included: luncheons, seminars, theatrical performances, festivals and other social and cultural events.
“I welcome this funding and thank the Minister for Multicultural Affairs Mr Nick Kotsiras for the funding.
“These grants will help to address the needs of our multicultural community, combat the disadvantages faced by many while at the same time promoting community cohesion and harmony,” Mrs Powell said.
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