Queensland’s multicultural communities could soon receive a major boost, with the LNP announcing a $5 million Multicultural Connect grants program if elected in October. This initiative is part of the LNP’s broader “Right Plan for Queensland’s Future” and is aimed at supporting not-for-profit multicultural organisations across the state, many of which currently lack permanent facilities.
The program, spread over four years, will provide grants of up to $500,000 to help groups build or upgrade community halls, meeting spaces, or sporting facilities. Crucially, the initiative encourages matched contributions from community groups, offering a collaborative approach to infrastructure development.
LNP Leader David Crisafulli, while addressing a large gathering of multicultural communities in Queensland, highlighted the importance of this program in supporting the state’s diversity.
“The Multicultural Connect initiative is about giving these groups a permanent home, helping them celebrate their heritage and support each other,” Crisafulli said. “As the son of migrants, I know how vital it is for these communities to have a place to call their own, to connect, and to thrive. This plan goes beyond one-off celebrations and delivers year-round infrastructure.”
Crisafulli underscored that the grants would help growing communities that have expanded from small beginnings, often without a space to host gatherings or organise events.
John-Paul Langbroek, Shadow Minister for Multiculturalism, echoed Crisafulli’s sentiment, emphasizing that this investment would allow multicultural communities to invest in much-needed facilities.
“Our multicultural organisations are growing, but many lack the facilities to meet their community’s needs. These grants will make a real difference, enabling them to establish the venues they need,” Langbroek explained. “The LNP’s investment will not only provide funds but will also work alongside existing funding streams for services and events.”
Langbroek highlighted that this initiative is part of the broader effort to build better communities across Queensland. Multicultural groups are set to play an essential role in fostering inclusivity and enriching the state’s social fabric, and the LNP’s commitment is positioned as a key step in ensuring their growth.
If elected, the LNP’s Multicultural Connect program could see diverse communities across Queensland flourish, with infrastructure that facilitates connection and inclusion.
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