Central Coast Community Seventh-day Adventist Church (C4) in Wyong will benefit from the NSW Government’s $5M contribution to improve safety at places of worship.
Announced as part of the Government’s Safe Places for Faith Communities Grants, C4 will receive $45,479..
The project will enable C4 to implement critical security and resilience measures, ensuring a safe and welcoming space for worship, service and community engagement.
The Government has allocated $15M over four years to the program, as part of its election commitment in 2023.
Grants range from $5,000 up to $250,000 for upgrading security and surveillance systems, training for staff and religious leaders to improve preparedness and risk mitigation and building the resilience of faith groups.
Member for Wyong David Harris said C4 has been an important part of the social fabric in the Wyong community.
“The program is focused on building community resilience through prevention, preparedness, response and recovery measures,” Harris said.
“The NSW Government is getting behind our faith organisations to support upgrades and other projects that will make the religious experience safer.”
Minister for Multiculturalism Steve Kamper said he was proud the NSW Government was delivering on its commitment to improve safety at places where faith communities get together.
“This funding will assist faith communities to maintain and improve the security of their places of worship so they can continue to be places of guidance and peace for attendees,” Kamper said.
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