Funding for Holsworthy Electorate Community Languages Classes

Community-run language classes in the Holsworthy Electorate will share in more than $5.5 million in funding from the NSW Government.

The Community Languages Schools Program provides funding to community organisations to help establish and run language schools in the local area.

Some examples of funding in the Holsworthy Electorate include:

• Balar Malar Tamil Educational Association, which runs classes at Holsworthy Public School will receive $12,883.54 in funding to support the operation of its community Tamil lessons.
• Islamic Charity Projects Association, which runs classes at Lurnea Public School, will receive $27,095.28 in funding to support the operation of its community Arabic lessons.
• Australian North Cyprus Friendship Association, which runs classes at Chipping Norton Public School, will receive $3,320.50 in funding to support the operation of its community Turkish lessons.
• The Centre for Indian Languages and Arts will receive $5,000 to start running community classes in Hindi and Telugu at Holsworthy High School.

State Member for Holsworthy, Melanie Gibbons MP has welcomed this funding, saying it will help to support language diversity in our local community.

“Community language schools play an important role in helping young people maintain strong links to their heritage and cultural identity,” Ms Gibbons said.

“I’m proud to support our community language schools and the work of their dedicated volunteers.

“The Liverpool region is such a diverse and multicultural community - and this is one of our great treasures.

“This is one way the NSW Government can help in fostering and celebrating that diversity,” Ms Gibbons said.

Minister for Education Sarah Mitchell said the Community Languages Schools Program has already had a profound impact on students from all backgrounds.

“Research shows that children who learn a second language show greater cognitive development in higher order thinking skills, which means their brain has acquired the capacity to think quickly and strategically, creating a solid foundation for their schooling years,” Ms Mitchell said.

A list of successful recipients is available below: