Friday, 15 March 2019 $100,000 TO SUPPORT THE CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL The Children’s Festival will benefit from $100,000 over four years thanks to the NSW Liberals & Nationals Government. Minister for Multiculturalism Ray Williams said he was delighted to be supporting the event attended by more than 10,000 people each year. “The NSW Liberals & Nationals Government will continue to support the Children’s Festival, which brings together more than 35 youth groups from diverse backgrounds,” Mr Williams said.   “It has been a pleasure to attend the Children’s Festival, and I look forward to joining in on the celebrations with the community again in the future.” Liberal Candidate for East Hills Wendy Lindsay said the funding demonstrated the NSW Liberals & Nationals Government’s commitment to supporting multicultural communities. “It is a wonderful opportunity for our youth to share their talents and culture with the broader NSW community,” Ms Lindsay said. “This funding ...

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Ray Williams med rel – $400,000 to support grassroots Rugby in Western Sydney Wednesday, 13 March 2019 $400,000 TO SUPPORT GRASSROOTS RUGBY IN WESTERN SYDNEY Young people from migrant backgrounds across 20 schools in Western Sydney will be encouraged to play rugby union through the Western Sydney Migrants Partnership program. The NSW Government has provided NSW Rugby Union (NSWRU) $400,000 over four years to develop the program and promote positive health outcomes for young people.   Minister for Multiculturalism Ray Williams said he was delighted the NSW Liberals & Nationals Government was supporting grassroots rugby initiatives. “This program will help break down barriers and social isolation for people from diverse communities,” Mr Williams said. “Rugby is a global sport played across many multicultural communities. It promotes strong community values of respect, teamwork and inclusiveness.” Liberal candidate for East Hills, Wendy Lindsay said the funding demonstrated the NSW Government’s commitment to supporting local ...

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Tuesday, 12 March 2019  MEDIA ALERT  Minister for Multiculturalism Ray Williams will make a funding announcement with the AFL and the GWS Giants When: 4:15pm, Thursday 14 March 2019 Where: Peter Miller Park, Casula NSW MEDIA: Nomiky Panayiotakis 0418 680 775 ...

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Monday, 11 March 2019 $450,000 TO SUPPORT GRASSROOTS CRICKET IN WESTERN SYDNEY More than 5000 young people and 160 teachers across 80 schools in Western Sydney will benefit from Sydney Thunder’s Western Sydney Community Partnership Program. The NSW Government will provide $450,000 over four years to support the program — an investment made possible thanks to the strong economic management of the NSW Liberals & Nationals Government. Minister for Multiculturalism Ray Williams said the program will target multicultural and special needs communities in Western Sydney. “Sydney Thunder is a popular club with many families in Western Sydney, particularly amongst members of our multicultural communities,” Mr Williams said. “The funding will support programs such as the Thunder Leadership Program, Professional Development for Teachers, Junior Thunder Nation Cup and Multicultural Cricket Gala Day.” Member for Seven Hills Mark Taylor said the funding demonstrated the NSW Liberals & Nationals Government’s commitment to supporting ...

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