Victoria funds cultural events

AS PART of the Victorian Government’s Multicultural Festivals and Events program, 189 community organisations will share in $1.2 million of funding to deliver events between 01 Jul and 31 Dec.

More than half of the funding, which aims to boost the state’s events industry by promoting social connection and the sharing of cultures and traditions, was allocated towards 85 events that support new community organisations.

Among the events line-up are the Multicultural Ohi Day Celebration organised by the Association of Greek Elderly Citizens Clubs of Melbourne, and the SalamFest Muslim Arts Festival to promote Islamic artistic expression.