Multicultural policy and funding: is it strengthening silos rather than building bridges?

Multicultural policy and funding has more recently been seen by some to be dividing communities rather than building bridges between all segments of society - 1st, 2nd, 3rd+ generation, and First Australians. 

Some people feel that ethno-specific or grassroots funding results in communities being targeted for being treated preferentially. Others are discussing the importance of equity as a determinant of grant funding, whilst others see everyone in Australia as being a part of "Multicultural Australia" and therefore merit should determine funding allocations in cases where ethno-specific funding is not a necessary requirement.

If you’re writing applications, determining grant criteria, managing and/or allocating funding, this webinar is for you. The perspectives of our speakers will assist current and future grant makers to better understand the pros and cons of their ethno-specific, grassroots or mainstream criteria choices.