Twenty-two Aboriginal organisations across Victoria will share in $11 million funding from the State Government to upgrade their facilities and provide a functional and comfortable gathering space for Elders.
This is the seventh round of funding from the Aboriginal Community Infrastructure Program, delivering almost $50 million since it began in 2018.
The program has delivered fit-for-purpose buildings and enhanced culturally responsive services to improve the lives of Aboriginal Victorians, as well as repairs and capital works. The program has also supported planning activities for future projects.
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Organisations to receive funding include ACES (Aboriginal Community Elders Services Inc) who will receive more than $1.5 million.
The Budja Budja Aboriginal Cooperative in Ararat will receive $1.6 million to expand its medical clinic and support the delivery of culturally safe services in an accessible and welcoming environment.
While Worn Gundidj Aboriginal Cooperative will also receive $1.4 million to renovate and expand its community hub in Warrnambool, to improve accessibility and create community spaces to host events and art exhibitions, as well as support service delivery.
Natalie Hutchins, Minister for Treaty and First Peoples said the program allows organisations to upgrade their facilities to better serve their communities.
“Aboriginal community-controlled services are best placed to deliver what Aboriginal communities need,” she said.
For more information, firstpeoplesrelations.vic.gov.au/aboriginal-community-infrastructure-program
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