February 21st, 2026Keeping events affordable for working families

The state government is continuing to back Victoria’s vibrant multicultural communities by keeping events affordable for working families.

The Premier recently launched the new Chinese Community Hall Hire program making it easier to hire safe and accessible venues for events.

With venue hire costs rising, the program will help groups stay connected without added financial pressure.

Chinese community organisations can apply for grants of up to $40,000 to deliver activities, workshops and cultural celebrations.

It builds on the government’s recent $2 million investment into the Chinese Community Infrastructure Fund.

Victoria is proudly home to almost 430,000 people of Chinese ancestry who have helped to shape and enrich our state.

Victoria is a proudly multicultural and multifaith state.

Applications are now open and close on 30 March 2026.

For more information and to apply for the grant, visit vic.gov.au/chinese-community-hall-hire-program.