The Victorian Government has announced almost $6 million in funding for 57 multicultural and multifaith organisations to upgrade, maintain and improve the security of community facilities across the state.
Minister for Multicultural and Multifaith Affairs Ingrid Stitt announced the successful recipients of the 2025–26 Multicultural Infrastructure and Security Program (MISP) during visits to Kali Mata Mandir in Craigieburn and the Holy Apostolic Catholic Assyrian Church of the East in Coolaroo.
The funding will help organisations undertake renovations, refurbishments, accessibility improvements and security upgrades to ensure community spaces remain safe and welcoming.
Among the recipients, Kali Mata Mandir will receive more than $80,000 to upgrade its security camera system and lighting, while the Holy Apostolic Catholic Assyrian Church of the East will receive more than $380,000 for security improvements, including exterior lighting, CCTV and protective bollards.
Announcing the grants, Minister Stitt said the program reflects the government’s commitment to supporting Victoria’s diverse communities.
“Only Labor can be trusted to truly support Victoria’s multicultural communities,” she said.
“We’re proud to continue our work to support Victoria’s multicultural and multifaith communities and ensure that all Victorians have spaces where they can feel proud and safe to express who they are.”
According to the Victorian Government, this year’s funding supports organisations representing around 24 ethnic communities and 14 faiths, with 15 projects located in regional and rural Victoria and a further 42 serving metropolitan communities. The round also includes several new and emerging organisations receiving multicultural infrastructure funding for the first time.
The government said the program aims to ensure Victorians have safe, accessible and culturally appropriate places to gather, celebrate their heritage and practise their faith, while continuing efforts to combat racism, discrimination and vilification.
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