Published Thursday, 10 July, 2008 at 03:17 PM
Minister for Public Works, Housing and Information and Communication Technology
The Honourable Robert Schwarten
SCHWARTEN ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR CLERMONT HOUSING ORGANISATION
Housing Minister Robert Schwarten today announced close to $30,000 in recurrent funding for Clermont Youth and Housing Association to provide housing assistance for people with a severe and immediate housing need.
Mr Schwarten said the funding, awarded under the Crisis Accommodation Program, was part of the record $759 million housing assistance package contained in the recent State Budget.
“This funding is great news for Clermont Youth and Housing Association as it will allow them to continue the important service that they provide,” Mr Schwarten said.
“It is one of 52 housing providers across the State sharing in more than $2.2 million in Crisis Accommodation Program funding.”
Mr Schwarten said Crisis Accommodation Program grants enabled housing providers to utilise privately-leased properties to accommodate people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, in crisis or in need of transitional support in the move to independent living.
“It is well-known that the housing market is in crisis with skyrocketing rents making it difficult for many low-income families to find a place to live.
“Funding community organisations such as these is one way the Bligh Government is working to get a roof over the head of those experiencing housing difficulty.”
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Mr Schwarten said the funding, awarded under the Crisis Accommodation Program, was part of the record $759 million housing assistance package contained in the recent State Budget.
“This funding is great news for Clermont Youth and Housing Association as it will allow them to continue the important service that they provide,” Mr Schwarten said.
“It is one of 52 housing providers across the State sharing in more than $2.2 million in Crisis Accommodation Program funding.”
Mr Schwarten said Crisis Accommodation Program grants enabled housing providers to utilise privately-leased properties to accommodate people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, in crisis or in need of transitional support in the move to independent living.
“It is well-known that the housing market is in crisis with skyrocketing rents making it difficult for many low-income families to find a place to live.
“Funding community organisations such as these is one way the Bligh Government is working to get a roof over the head of those experiencing housing difficulty.”
Media contact: (07) 3237 1832