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INVESTING IN YOUTH KEY TO STRENGTHENING HARMONY IN NSW Download the PDF file . A stronger and more harmonious future rests with young people, and that is why the NSW Government is investing in communities and offering funding to groups running youth-focused initiatives that promote social cohesion. Minister for Multiculturalism Mark Coure said through the Community Partnership Action (COMPACT) Program, non-for-profit and community groups will be able to apply for a share of $1.5 million to run programs and projects that empower young people to build social harmony and put an end racism.  “It is one thing to denounce racism and hate, but we will never be truly rid of it in NSW without meaningful action,” Mr Coure said.  “The NSW Government recognises one of those actions must be to empower young people to promote social harmony in their communities.  “This funding will go towards programs that not only help ...