A HOME FOR HINDUS –
NSW LABOR COMMITS $250,000 FOR A STUDY INTO HINDU CULTURAL AND EDUCATION CENTRE
An elected NSW Labor Government will provide $250,000 to the Hindu Council of Australia (HCA) as a first step towards establishing a Hindu Cultural and Education Centre in Sydney.
This funding will be used to develop a business case for the project, allowing the HCA to engage the professional advice it needs to plan a successful project.
The study will assess the multiple needs of the Hindu community, from conducting cultural events, education and training, through to social and youth activities.
There is a need for a place where important Hindu educational, cultural and religious materials can be kept and accumulated for future generations.
In 2011 there were just 60,000 people of the Hindu faith living in Sydney. Today, it is a quarter of a million. One in every 20 people in Sydney practice the Hindu faith. By any measure, this is remarkable growth in just one decade.
Quotes Attributable to Steve Kamper, Shadow Minister for Multiculturalism
“The Hindu community needs a home. And that home should be in Sydney’s northwest.”
“Australian Hindu’s have generously shared their festivals, culture, arts and traditions with everyone in NSW. And in return, people of all backgrounds have embraced the Hindu community, joining in celebrations such as Diwali and Holi.”
“This is a first step to wards what will be an exciting project for all members of the Hindu faith in New South Wales.”
WEDNESDAY MARCH 15, 2023
MEDIA CONTACT: MATTHEW SHAW
