Communities and Access Fund
Our Communities and Access Fund supports our engagement with WA’s diverse communities and their many significant stories. A third of WA’s population was born overseas and our work reflects the importance of these multicultural communities that make up our State.
Our highly popular adult English language and conversation classes, in addition to our Community Languages collection comprised of over 40 different languages, continue to be popular resources. Our work with regional and remote communities is enriched through our partnership with the network of 233 public libraries across the State, ensuring equitable access for all Western Australians regardless of where they live.
The Communities and Access Fund also supports a wide range of measures to improve inclusion and access to our programs, such as the Auslan interpretation of our workshops and events, the creation of sensory storytelling experiences for those with neurodivergent needs and the subsidy of bus transportation for outer-metro schools who wish to come to the State Library.
Your support will break down the barriers to experiencing the power of knowledge and access to information. It will improve the sharing of our diverse communities’ stories and ensure we are able to ignite minds across the State, building brighter futures for all Western Australians.
| Things your support could help fund | Amount |
|---|---|
| Bus transport to a State Library education program from outer-metro or under-resourced schools | *$25/$850/$2,500 |
| A Sensory Kids session for neurodivergent kids | $450 |
| A Let’s Chat English class at the State Library | $525 |
| Engaging two Auslan interpreters for a one-hour State Library event | $550 |
| An online Author Workshop for a Regional School | $600 |
| Digital Storytelling for a migrant community | $1,000 |
| Community publishing of a bilingual story for a migrant community | $5,000 |
*Costs for a student / class / year group
The above are select examples only—your donation of any amount to the Communities and Access Fund is welcome and will make a difference to how we can operate.
Discover more
The State Library aims to create an accessible and inclusive place for all clients and staff.
An extensive collection of books and resources in over 40 languages found on Level 1.
A range of resources and services that the State Library of Western Australia offers to multicultural communities.