Community Sector Sustainability

Funding Required: Initiatives range from $240,000 to $4.95 million

Funding Purpose: Business assessment and planning, business support services ($500,000). Innovation, equipment, research and development ($2,500,000)

Contact: Peel Community Development Group – pcdg.chair@gmail.com

Funding allocations and suitable contracts are needed to enable the Community Sector to address current and emerging gaps in community and community health service delivery across the region.

Initiatives include –

~ Life Skills Curriculum in WA Schools

~ Extension of men’s behaviour change programs, voluntary and mandated, in the region

~ Additional Child and Parent Centres in regional growth centres

~ Transitional Housing for Families

~ Respite care for young people aged 12-15