Kiama faith communities will receive funding through the Safe Places for Faith Communities Program, which the NSW Government introduced to ensure that places of worship across the state are safer and more secure.

“I am pleased of the Government’s commitment to the safety of all faith groups in NSW, including those in the Kiama electorate,” says local Labor MP Sarah Kaine in a media release.

As part of the first round of the program, the following organisations have received funding:

• All Saints Albion Park Anglican Church: $49,987.00 in funding for a security upgrade.
• Salt Ministries: $18,318.00 for its safety and development training.

“We know that everyday thousands of people right across NSW gather in their houses of worship or significant religious centres,” comments the Minister for Multiculturalism, Steve Kamper.

Developed in consultation with faith- and religious groups and experts across the state, and the Multicultural NSW’s Community Resilience and Response Plan (COMPLAN) Committee, the program supports prevention, preparedness, response and recovery measures at places where faith communities gather.