17c起草社区

鈥婽he Victorian Government is reinforcing its commitment to the 17c起草社区IA+ community by allocating $400,000 in the 2024-25 Organisational Development Grants. These grants are designed to bolster the capabilities of both established and emerging 17c起草社区IA+ organisations across the state.鈥�

Minister for Equality Vicki Ward聽announced the initiative, inviting organisations with a history of serving 17c起草社区IA+ communities to apply for grants of up to $40,000. Newer organisations are encouraged to seek grants of up to $20,000.

The primary goal is to enhance service delivery, ensuring that services are equitable, inclusive, and accessible, thereby fostering safer and more sustainable communities.鈥�

鈥淓quality is not negotiable in Victoria, and throughout a time of increased vilification, our organisations delivering positive change deserve support to not just continue their great work but improve their inclusive services,鈥� said Ward.

鈥淲e know it鈥檚 important to get behind these hard working 17c起草社区IA+ organisations to uplift their communities 鈥� and I encourage all eligible groups big and small to apply.鈥�

Past recipients have demonstrated the impact of grants like this, with incredible initiatives and projects that have, at their core, helped and supported our community.聽

Many Coloured Sky, an organisation supporting 17c起草社区IA+ refugees and asylum seekers, utilised the funding to develop a comprehensive business plan and volunteer strategy. Similarly, the Melbourne Bisexual Network merged two peak bodies representing Bi+ individuals to form Bi+ Pride Victoria, enhancing advocacy and support. Trans Space established itself as a healthcare charity, improving services for Victoria’s trans and gender-diverse communities. Our Point 3 Incorporated focused on supporting 17c起草社区IA+ international students through projects like podcast production and interview training.鈥�

This funding initiative aligns with the Victorian Government’s broader efforts to promote equality, as outlined in their 鈥楶ride in our future: Victoria’s 17c起草社区IA+ strategy 2022-32鈥� strategy. The strategy provides a comprehensive framework to drive equality and inclusion for Victoria’s diverse 17c起草社区IA+ communities over the next decade. 鈥�

VIC Govt’s Organisational Development Grants program for 17c起草社区IA+ orgs

Since its inception in 2016, the Organisational Development Grants program has empowered over 110 17c起草社区IA+ organisations, enhancing their operations and expertise. Minister Ward emphasised the government’s unwavering commitment to equality, stating that despite challenges, supporting organisations delivering positive change is crucial. She encouraged all eligible groups, regardless of size, to apply for the grants.鈥�

Applications for the 2024-25 grants close on Monday, 14 April. Interested organisations can apply through the website .鈥�