Funding for Melbourne's new Macedonian cultural centre

Victoria's Macedonian community will receive a funding boost of $375,000 from the Victorian Government to support the establishment of a new cultural centre in Epping. The new cultural centre will include multipurpose function rooms for regular classes, social activities and festivals. Upon completion, it is expected that 3,000 people from the Macedonian and wider community will benefit from the cultural centre on a weekly basis. The funding is being provided through the Victorian Government's Community Infrastructure and Cultural Precincts (CICP) program.

New cultural centre in Epping Source: SBS

The new cultural centre will be built in the courtyard of the church "St. George and the Holy Mother of God" in Epping. Will be equipped with a reception hall, a library/classroom, several offices, a lecture theatare/cinema, a radio studio and a museum.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Multicultural Affairs Robin Scott

" Victoria's Macedonian community has made significant contributions to the social, cultural and economic life of our state, and I am proud to announce extra funding for initiatives which preserve and promote their culture."

The decision to grant financial assistance on behalf of the Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Mr. Robin Scott, was announced by the MP in the Victorian Parliament for Thomastown, Mrs. Bronwyn Halfpenny.

Mr. Mirco Angelovski expressed his gratitude on behalf of the Macedonian Orthodox Community for Melbourne and Victoria for the financial assistance granted by the Victorian Government 

"We believe that the development of this new space, will assist in engendering constructive cultural creativity, especialy from the youth in our community"

Source: SBS

Source: SBS