THE HON PENNY WONG
SENATOR FOR SOUTH AUSTRALIA

ZANETA MASCARENHAS MP
FEDERAL MEMBER FOR SWAN

SAM LIM MP
FEDERAL MEMBER FOR TANGNEY

LABOR PROVIDES $1 MILLION SUPPORT FOR WA’S CHINESE COMMUNITY

Federal Member for Swan, Zaneta Mascarenhas and Federal Member for Tangney Sam Lim, today welcomed Foreign Minister Penny Wong to Bentley to announce that a re-elected Albanese Labor Government will continue support for the Chung Wah Association to build a new community centre.

The Chung Wah Association is an important voice for Western Australia’s Chinese community and was founded in 1910.

This $1 million election commitment builds on existing state and federal funding and will support the construction of a community centre at 1 Nyamup Way in Bentley.

The two-storey facility will include a main performance hall, a dining hall, two dance studios, three activity rooms, office spaces, landscaped gardens, and a car park.

The centre will be used for aged care respite services, Chinese cultural activities, community events, and bilingual daycare programs.

This funding highlights the Albanese Labor Government’s ongoing commitment to supporting multicultural communities in Swan.

Consistent with past practice, election commitments will be delivered in line with Commonwealth Grants Rules and Principles.

Quotes attributable to the Hon Penny Wong, Senator for South Australia:

“The Chung Wah Association is one of the oldest multicultural associations in Western Australia, supporting the Chinese community for 115 years.”

“This new Bentley Community Centre will be a meeting place for so many multicultural organisations to gather, helping strengthen community ties.”

Quotes attributable to Zaneta Mascarenhas MP, Member for Swan:

“This $1 million election commitment will help works get underway and bring services like aged care, cultural activities, and bilingual daycare closer to fruition.

“Only a re-elected Albanese Labor Government can be trusted to deliver the support that Swan’s multicultural communities deserve.”

Quotes attributable to Sam Lim MP, Member for Tangney:

“For 115 years The Chung Wah Association has been supporting Western Australia’s vibrant Chinese community, bringing the community together through cultural activities to make new connections and learn new skills.”

“A new community centre in Bentley will be a permanent cultural home for Chinese Australians south of the river.”

THURSDAY 24 APRIL 2025
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