VIC Premier
Aboriginal students, families and the wider northern suburbs community are benefitting from a boost to accessible, culturally appropriate community spaces and training facilities with the redeveloped Bubup Wilam Centre.
Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Gabrielle Williams has officially opened the $682,000 redevelopment in Thomastown, which will enable Bubup Wiliam to expand its programs and resources and provide safe spaces for Aboriginal residents to connect to culture.
The redeveloped facility includes a new library and dining room, an extra break away space for specialist learning, and the creation of a sustainable outdoor space for year-round events.
Bubup Wilam is a self-determined, community controlled Aboriginal organisation that provides education, health and wellbeing programs for Aboriginal children aged between six months and eight years, their families and communities.
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VIC Premier
The Andrews Labor Government is helping Aboriginal Victorians get involved in sport and recreation with new grants available to increase participation and cover the costs of uniforms and equipment.
Acting Minister for Community Sport Shaun Leane today launched the 2021-2022
Aboriginal Sport Participation Grant Program with $50,000 worth of grants available.
Grants of up to $1,500 are available for teams to participate in statewide or national carnivals, grants of up to $1,000 are available to cover items like team uniforms and sporting equipment and grants of up to $750 are available for travel and accommodation expenses.
Previous grant recipients include the Burnanga Indigenous Fishing Club which received $1,000 for uniforms and support to represent the club at events and competitions, and Northcote Junior Football Club which received $1,000 for uniforms for local Aboriginal players.