Indigenous language and arts will be further preserved in the Parkes electorate following an announcement of $75,000 in funding.
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The funding comes from the 2018-19 Indigenous Languages and Arts program funding round, and will support Indigenous communities in Broken Hill, Coonamble and Lightning Ridge.
Parkes MP Mark Coulton said the grants would help revive Indigenous language and develop art.
“I’m pleased to see the good work of local community organisations recognised through this funding.”
Mr Coulton said West Darling Arts at Broken Hill and Outback Arts at Coonamble will each receive $150,000, while Barriekneal Housing and Community Ltd at Lightning Ridge will receive $450,000 in funding under the program.
“West Darling Arts will use their grant to facilitate workshops and camps that celebrate Indigenous art and language, while Outback Arts will provide professional development to support participation in the arts.
“The project led by Barriekneal Housing and Community Ltd aims to revitalise the Yuwaalaraay language.
“These are three positive projects that I believe will support and celebrate Indigenous culture in the Parkes electorate.”
