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Mark Coure med rel – Extra funding available for multicultural events and festivals Download the PDF file . EXTRA FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR MULTICULUTRAL EVENTS AND FESTIVALS More support is available for local groups and organisations to host cultural events and festivals thanks to additional funding being provided by the NSW Government. Minister for Multiculturalism Mark Coure said a total of $800,000 is available through Multicultural NSW’s Stronger Together Grants Program to support the hosting of cultural events and festivals, and projects. “This grants program is all about investing in your community by providing support for activities that foster community harmony and celebrate our State’s incredible cultural diversity,” Mr Coure said. “To date, the NSW Government has already invested more than $1 million into groups and organisations to host cultural events and festivals in their local areas.” Mr Coure said the hundreds of cultural events and festivals that feature ...

The Hon. Mark Coure MP, Minister for Multiculturalism NSW FCLS launch of report – What are Languages Worth? I would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we are gathered this evening. In doing so, I wish to pay my respects to their elders—past, present and emerging. I would like to acknowledge our hosts: Ms Lucia Johns, President, NSW Federation of Community Language Schools Mr Michael Christodoulou AM, CEO of the NSW Federation of Community Language Schools, and their fantastic team Distinguished guests, who include: Dr Alice Chik, Associate Professor of the Multilingualism Research Centre at Macquarie University Ms Hilary Hughes, Director of Community Languages and International Programs, Schools Performance North, Department of Education Ms Sana Zreika, Principal, Secondary College of Languages My parliamentary colleagues, Principals and teachers of community language schools Ladies and gentlemen. It is a great ...