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Federal Member for Mitchell, the Hon Alex Hawke MP, says not-for-profit organisations in Mitchell can now apply for $5 million worth of grants to help migrants better integrate into Australian life.
The Commonwealth Government’s Fostering Integration Grant Program will support the delivery of one-off projects and new or expanded initiatives that encourage economic and social participation of new arrivals, including activities that promote employment and participation in the broader community.
Federal Member for Mitchell, the Hon Alex Hawke MP, has called on community organisations in Mitchell to apply for a share of up to $20 million in funding to support the efforts of their volunteers.
Alex Hawke said applications for the Volunteer Grants round were now open.
“Grants of between $1,000 and $5,000 will help community organisations in Mitchell buy equipment such as laptops, pay fuel costs, train volunteers and improve their fundraising,” Alex Hawke said.
The Federal Member for Mitchell, the Hon Alex Hawke MP, is encouraging local community organisations in Mitchell to submit an expression of interest for funding under the Stronger Communities Programme.
The Stronger Communities Programme, announced in this year’s Budget, will deliver $150,000 for the electorate of Mitchell to fund capital projects which deliver social benefits.
Federal Member for Mitchell, the Hon Alex Hawke MP, encourages local sporting groups in Mitchell to apply for funding for a national $29.7million program aimed at upgrading community sport infrastructure.
The Community Sport Infrastructure grant program has been launched by Federal Sports Minister Bridget McKenzie, enabling sport and community organisations to apply for grants up to $500,000 to upgrade sporting infrastructure in 2018-19.
It is a cold, clear night tonight here by the Harbour where modern Australia was conceived. A perfect night to head out for a meal at one of our city’s world-renowned restaurants, perhaps, for fish.
Imagine it now, as we order the Yellowfin Tuna. The first mouthful is absolutely delicious. But what if we were then to learn that the fisherman who caught that same fish we are eating is a slave?