- $5 million Multicultural Connect grants program to support not-for-profit multicultural community groups over four years.
- Grants of up to $500,000 available to upgrade or build community halls, meeting spaces or sporting facilities.
- Matched contributions from community groups, as part of the four-year program.
- Part of the LNP’s Working Harder for Queensland Plan, the Right Plan for Queensland’s Future.
The LNP has today announced a $5 million boost for multicultural community groups if elected in October, with Multicultural Connect grants of up to $500,000 to support new and upgraded sports and community facilities.
The program, part of the LNP’s Right Plan for Queensland’s Future and will support Queensland not-for-profit multicultural organisations, many of which have no permanent facilities and operate without ongoing support from government.
The LNP’s commitment, made at a major gathering of Queensland multicultural communities tonight will support Queensland’s diversity and inclusivity.
LNP Leader David Crisafulli, said the LNP’s Multicultural Connect program would help get more multicultural groups into permanent facilities and build better communities.
“The LNP’s Multicultural Connect will celebrate our diverse and inclusive state with $5 million to help build or upgrade community or sports facilities for multicultural groups,” Mr Crisafulli said.
“Many of our multicultural groups have grown from a few people to large communities without having dedicated or permanent facilities to call home.
“Multicultural Connect will provide support beyond festivals and celebrations, with infrastructure to connect communities year-round.
“As the son of migrants, I understand how important it is for multicultural groups to have permanent facilities to celebrate together and to support our newest Queenslanders as they build lives here.
“Queensland is stronger and richer for the diversity our multicultural communities bring to our state and the LNP is committed to continuing to build an inclusive Queensland.”
Shadow Minister for Multiculturalism John-Paul Langbroek said the LNP’s $5 million investment would support Queensland’s diverse multicultural communities.
“The LNP recognises our growing multicultural organisations often don’t have the facilities in place to support their community’s needs, but these grants will allow them to invest in buildings and facilities,” Mr Langbroek said.
“We want our multicultural communities to have the sporting facilities, community halls or meeting venues to come together.
“The LNP’s $5 million investment will be matched by the groups and support existing funding streams for services and events.
“Only the LNP has the Right Plan for Queensland’s Future, including building better communities.”