Funding secures Safe Haven for Cherbourg children

Cherbourg children will be better protected from domestic and family violence, thanks to a $1.26 million government allocation for the next two years.

Communities Minister Warren Pitt said two organisations would combine to run the interim Safe Haven project, which was designed to improve the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable children and young people.

“The funding has been granted to Relationships Australia Queensland, which will work in partnership with Binambi Barambah Aboriginal Corporation to deliver a coordinated approach to safety,” Mr Pitt said.

“The Cherbourg Safe Haven program will include night patrols, youth activities, counselling and capacity building.”

Mr Pitt said Relationships Australia was highly regarded for its organisational management and service delivery skills while Binambi Barambah had expertise in delivering culturally inclusive programs.

“I believe the collaborative model of service delivery will provide high-quality, culturally appropriate prevention and intervention services that meet the specific needs of Cherbourg and the wider community,” he said.

“I applaud the involvement of both organisations as they align with the Queensland Government’s vision of safe, valued and empowered communities.”

The funding is part of a $17.5 million joint undertaking between the Commonwealth and Queensland governments under the Family Violence Partnership Program.

Four Indigenous communities are now being assisted under the Safe Haven program — Palm Island, Mornington Island, Coen and Cherbourg.

Media contact: Minister Pitt’s Office 3235 4280