RSSF Enablement Fund

Funding for community-led projects

The RSSF Enablement Fund provides practical, flexible, short-term funding for community-led initiatives that strengthen inclusion, participation, connection and access for culturally and linguistically diverse communities across Gippsland.

Applications are considered for projects of up to $7,000, depending on the project's scope, nature and impact, and on the funding available. The fund is open until May 2027, or until all available funding has been allocated.

The Enablement Fund is delivered by Gippsland Multicultural Services (GMS) as part of the Victorian Government's Regional Settlement Support Fund, and is supported by the Community Support Fund.

Who it's for

The fund is open to organisations and community groups delivering small projects that meet identified needs in multicultural communities across Gippsland. Contact GMS before applying to check your idea is eligible. You can apply for more than one project, and each is assessed separately.

Eligibility

Multicultural community groups

Community organisations

Local government

Service providers working with multicultural communities

How we help

Examples of activities that may be funded include, but are not limited to, those below. All projects must align with RSSF objectives and show clear community benefit and achievable outcomes. Application forms and further information will be provided upon enquiry.

Community events

Multicultural community and cultural events, including Refugee Week activities.

Workshops and information sessions

Wellbeing workshops and information sessions, including for newly arrived communities.

Leadership and capacity building

Leadership, participation and capacity-building programs, including youth engagement.

Co-design and partnerships

Co-design projects and partnership activities between multicultural communities, organisations, local government and service providers.

Access to services

Projects that improve access to health, wellbeing, employment, education or support services.

Language and cultural support

Interpreting, translation and culturally appropriate engagement supports.

Emergency preparedness

Emergency preparedness and resilience activities.

Availability

Service areas

Baw Baw, Latrobe, South Gippsland, Bass Coast, Wellington and East Gippsland.

Service days and times

Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.

Our Testimonials

GMS is made up of an outstanding group of professionals. Their continued assistance with the weekly care of my mother has been terrific and I appreciate their timely communication when circumstances change. Highly recommended.

- Brian Ford

When GMS came into my life, I was at rock bottom, having the carers from GMS come into my home and provide me support pulled me out of that dark place. Having GMS Carers inspired me to continue my grandson’s legacy, they made the perfect match for me and my carer. Both the carers and the GMS Office staff are lovely, very professional, and approachable. They care so much about me and the services they provide. GMS has made me into a different person to where I started. Team awesome.

- Annie Slocombe

Having the GMS Carers provide services for Val and her Husband has lifted a weight off her shoulders. She said she is very happy with the Carers GMS sends to her and said they are just wonderful and deserve all the praise.

- Valerie Csimma