Growth for the St George Indian Orthodox Church!

Ross Vasta MP, Federal Member for Bonner, has secured important funding for the St George Indian Orthodox Church in Mackenzie, to grow their capacity to run community events.

Mr Vasta said he is grateful to the one-hundred volunteers at the St George Indian Orthodox Church, for the dedication to fostering community and belonging in Bonner.

“The St George Indian Orthodox church is a hub for multiculturalism and community – particularly for our Southern suburbs of Mackenzie, Rochedale, Wishart, Mansfield and Eight Mile Plains.

“The organisation makes an outstanding contribution to the wider community, particularly through their blood donation drive, Swaad Indian Food Festival and Christmas charity work.”

Mr Vasta presented the grant to Father Liju Samuel at the Swaad Multicultural Food Festival.

Father Liju Samuel said “The Grant will be used to purchase a ride-on mower for the Church community.

“This will assist our volunteers with maintaining their property’s grounds.”

The St George Indian Orthodox Church will be able to use this grant to extend their hospitality to many more Bonner locals.