An Albanese Labor Government will commit $86,000 towards upgrades at Khalsa Shaouni, Plumpton.
This funding will go towards necessary works for a new car park, which will improve access to the community hall currently under construction at the site.
The new hall will be used for community activities and serve as a meeting place for the local Sikh community in Plumpton and surrounds.
Federal Labor’s announcement comes after three years during which the local Sikh volunteers at Khalsa Shaouni have stepped up continuously to help those in need.
This community came together to prepare meals for those most affected during the recent bushfires in Victoria and NSW.
And during the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 165,000 meals and thousands of grocery hampers were supplied to people in self-isolation by the Khalsa Shaouni volunteers.
This new funding will enable the local Sikh community to continue to deliver religious ceremonies, provide support to the community and host events that bring us together.
Only an Albanese Labor Government will deliver for multicultural communities across Australia.
Comments attributed to Sam Rae, Labor for Hawke:
“Federal Labor understands that Sikh Australians play such a vital role in making Australia the most successful multicultural society in the world, and we’ve been listening to community voices to support their work.”
“This announcement is part of our commitment to make sure that culturally and linguistically diverse Australians experience a better future.”
Comments attributed to Andrew Giles, Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs:
“Sam Rae and the team that Anthony Albanese leads has been listening to the local Sikh community and is committed to delivering on important infrastructure that will allow them to continue their work in community building and culture sharing.”
“Melbourne is a truly multicultural society and Labor is proud to play our part in supporting the local community in sharing and celebrating our diversity.”
