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Engaging your MP for community support

Piang Lillian is a community leader from the Burmese Chin community. He talks about how building relationships and inviting your local MP into your community can be an important first step in asking for their support. Learn how he managed to source funding to build a much-needed community centre for the Burmese Chin community.

More information

Here are some organisations that you can apply to for funding and grants that support your community’s needs:

The Ethnic Communities' Council of Victoria (ECCV)
The Victorian Multicultural Commission
An extensive list from the Victorian government is available here

Experiences in the community

Meet an Electorate Officer

Meet an Electorate Officer

Engaging your MP for community support

Engaging your MP for community support

Raising an issue with your local MP

Raising an issue with your local MP

Making a submission to a parliamentary inquiry

Making a submission to a parliamentary inquiry

Representing your community in decision-making

Representing your community in decision-making

Getting involved in politics

Getting involved in politics