Benefits for students
The program provides guidance and funding for schools to run activities and initiatives that:
- build strong, sustainable and meaningful connections with the Indian community and provide students with global citizenship opportunities
- increase the cultural mobility of students, enabling them to understand, appreciate and respect different cultural contexts
- present students with opportunities to develop intercultural understanding and 21st century skills and enable them to be socially engaged and live in inclusive communities.
Benefits for schools
The program provides schools with support to:
- create collaborative partnerships with the Indian diaspora and the broader community
- build student and community intercultural capability and global awareness
- enhance awareness and understanding of India within the school community.
Key dates
Expression of interest for the next round of funding is currently closed.
CSIC funded schools 2023
The following schools and projects were granted CSIC funding in 2023:
- Dohertys Creek P-9 College: supported the development of a community art gallery that was co-designed by a local artist and families within the community, alongside cultural traditions and skills workshops.
- Keysborough Secondary College: provided a whole-school Yoga Day and cultural celebration, alongside excursions to community cultural centres and the purchase of Hindi resources.
- Lyndhurst Secondary College: supported the recognition of International Yoga Day and created a yoga club during community Diwali celebrations. They also organised an Indian night market, and a cultural dance and music education program.
- Preston South Primary School: produced a Bollywood film with the students and a week of activities exploring and celebrating Indian cultures.
- Wheelers Hill Secondary College: established a Learning Mentor program with students from local universities from Indian communities for lunch and after school clubs, and created a unit of work for Year 9, including an Indian banquet with local chef input, guest speakers and excursions.
