The Australian Multicultural Community Centre, Hmong Australia Society New Year Festival and the Meadow Heights Turkish Senior Group’s International Women’s Day event are among community groups to receive funding as part of the Hume council 2026 Community Grants Program.
Hume mayor Carly Moore said the 92 grant recipients were celebrated at a presentation evening on February 11, sharing in more than $352,508.
“[The presentation] is a celebration of the volunteers, leaders and groups who strengthen our community and enhance the wellbeing of Hume residents,” she said.
The largest funding allocation, $10,000 annually for three years, was awarded to four groups, including the Australian Multicultural Community Centre for its multicultural carers’ space, and Piano Project, to deliver free youth music lessons.
“These groups are helping people participate in community life, developing community-led solutions to local challenges, and strengthening social connection across our city,” Cr Moore said.
“Through the community grants program, council can invest directly in the ideas, energy and leadership of local people for local people.”
Sporting organisations were also supported, with council awarding $4900 to Sunbury Masters Football Club to establish a women’s team, and providing the second $10,000 instalment to the Broadmeadows Basketball Association.
The grants also funded cultural events, including the Hmong Australia Society New Year Festival and the Meadow Heights Turkish Senior Group’s International Women’s Day event, which were each awarded $3,000. Community events in Sunbury, including Neighbour Day, were supported with $5000 awarded to Goonawarra Neighbourhood House and a further $9550 to Sunbury Neighbourhood House.
Cr Moore encouraged community groups to apply for round two funding.
“We’re inviting community groups and not-for-profits to apply so we can continue supporting these important local initiatives,” she said.
Details: https://www.hume.vic.gov.au/Your-Council/Grants-awards-and-funds/Community-Grants-Program
