IN PERSON Information Session - IC Expression of Interest 2026

The Darebin Intercultural Centre (IC) invites expressions of interest (EOI) from individuals, groups, and organisations to deliver programs, events, and activities in the space.

This EOI provides access to different program streams depending on the nature, purpose, and scale of your activity. The IC prioritises community-led, intercultural programming that increases access, participation, and connection across diverse communities.

All applications are assessed against alignment with the IC's Vision, Mission and Programming Framework, community benefit, and operational feasibility.

There are three streams you can apply for:

Funding stream

Need cash and venue space to explore a new idea? You can apply to receive a $2000 stipend, 10 hours space, and support to develop and share your idea. Your idea must include a free, public outcome as part of the IC program.

Venue stream

This stream is for programs that are already viable and ready to deliver, but need space to take place.

General stream

This stream applies where the primary purpose is private benefit, income generation, or organisational use.

IC EOIs is open to people who live, work or study in the City of Darebin.

We strongly encourage applications from people who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Deaf, disabled, culturally and linguistically diverse, women, gender-diverse, experiencing financial hardship and LGBTIQA+ community members.

More information about each stream is available in our guidelines on our .

Applications open: Friday 15 May 2026

Applications close: Wednesday 1 July 2026, 12pm

We strongly encourage applications from people who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Deaf, disabled, culturally and linguistically diverse, women, gender-diverse, experiencing financial hardship and LGBTIQA+ community members.

To find out more, register for our In Person Information Session: Wednesday 22 June, 4:30pm-6pm (including venue viewing and Auslan interpretation)

Alternatively,

Online Information Session 1: Wednesday 10 June, 1pm-2pm

Online Information Session 2: Tuesday 16 June, 5:30pm-6.30pm

You will receive a link to the Microsoft Teams meeting in your confirmation email when you register for the session. A reminder email containing the link will also be sent to you 24 hours prior to the session. If you do not receive these emails, please check your Junk/Spam mail folder.

For more information about this program, contact us at [email protected], phone (03) 8470 8440.

Privacy Collection Notice

Darebin City Council collects, holds and manages personal information under the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic) and health information under the Health Records Act 2001. For Information on how we handle your personal and health information in accordance with these Acts, please see our Eventbrite Privacy Statement at https://www.darebin.vic.gov.au/Privacy-Statement or ask us for a copy. Eventbrite’s privacy policy can be found at the Privacy link located at the bottom of this page. Your name may be shared with the event organiser, external to Council, for communications regarding the program and for them to have a copy of the attendance lists for their planning.

Acknowledgement of Country

Darebin City Council acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woiwurrung people who are the Traditional Owners of the land on which Darebin stands. We recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and future leaders.

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Darebin Intercultural Centre, 350 High Street, Preston, Australia

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