July 12th, 2024Swiss Italian Festa secures multicultural event funding

Daylesford’s Swiss Italian Festa is among more than 240 organisations set to share in $1.8million through the state’s Multicultural Festivals and Events Program and Regional Multicultural Festivals and Events Fund.

Announcing the funding in recent days, Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas says it will help bring Victorians together to learn about cultural identities and celebrate the vibrant diversity that makes up the state.

Grants will support community organisations to host festivals and events from 1 July to 31 December 2024 to share and celebrate culture, build social connections and to preserve our state’s proud cultural diversity.

Hepburn Springs Swiss & Italian Festa Inc has secured $7500 to help stage the annual Hepburn Swiss Italian Festa.

Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas: “Congratulations to the team at the Swiss Italian Festa, this local festival celebrates our multicultural community and brings people from across the state to visit our fantastic region.”

The funded organisations represent the diverse cultural landscape of Victoria with 200 ethnicities and more than 70 faith groups supported through the latest round of the Multicultural Festivals and Events program.

Minister for Multicultural Affairs Ingrid Stitt: “Ensuring Victoria’s diverse communities have every opportunity to celebrate their culture is key to strengthening social connection, inviting all Victorians to learn about and embrace different cultures.”

“This funding is all about supporting multicultural communities, and fostering a diverse and inclusive society where everyone is celebrated and feels welcome.”