NSW to create religious advisory council as part of multicultural funding boost | rabe9
The NSW government will set up a specialist council to advise on safety concerns around churches and mosques and engage with multi-faith communities after the pandemic underscored the importance of closing cultural divides in Sydney.
“We are now acting on those learnings and investing in areas that will enable a stronger and brighter future for multicultural communities across the state.”A Religious Communities Advisory Council will be established as part of the multi-year funding commitment with a priority to address concerns over the safety and security of places of worship.subject to more intense lockdown restrictions
“Importantly, we will also be investing in a scholarship program, which will secure our state’s translation and interpreting capabilities into the future.”
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