CaLD community associations to benefit from $6 million boost
The State Government has committed $6 million over 2 years to support culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) community associations to upgrade, maintain and diversify community infrastructure.
The Community Capital Works Fund will contribute to keeping the Western Australian economy strong while maintaining important social and physical infrastructure. This will support CaLD community associations to foster social connections, meet cultural requirements and facilitate cultural celebrations.
More than 60 facilities across the State are owned and operated by volunteer-run CaLD community associations and clubs.
Many of these facilities were built 50 to 60 years ago and need significant repairs, upgrades and ongoing maintenance at a cost beyond the capacity of many community organisations.
The new funding in the 2023-24 State Budget expands and continues the CaLD Community Capital Works Fund that was established in 2020.
More than 28 projects that have been funded to date have helped to create immediate business and employment opportunities, and enabled CaLD community associations to maintain, improve and diversify the function of their facilities.