Published Thursday, 10 July, 2008 at 03:19 PM
Minister for Public Works, Housing and Information and Communication Technology
The Honourable Robert Schwarten
SCHWARTEN ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR LONGREACH HOUSING ORGANISATION
Housing Minister Robert Schwarten today announced more than $200,000 in recurrent funding for Longreach Community Rent Scheme to provide housing assistance for people with a severe and immediate housing need.
Mr Schwarten said the funding was part of the record $759 million housing assistance package contained in the recent State Budget.
“Longreach Community Rent Scheme is one of 21 organisations sharing in more than $13 million in Community Rent Scheme funding,” Mr Schwarten said.
“This funding is great news for Longreach Community Rent Scheme as it will allow it to continue the important service that it provides.”
Mr Schwarten said the Community Rent Scheme provides subsidised accommodation for low-income households with a severe and immediate need with accommodation on a short to medium term basis.
“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,” he said.
“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 was part of the record $759 million housing assistance package contained in the recent State Budget.
“Longreach Community Rent Scheme is one of 21 organisations sharing in more than $13 million in Community Rent Scheme funding,” Mr Schwarten said.
“This funding is great news for Longreach Community Rent Scheme as it will allow it to continue the important service that it provides.”
Mr Schwarten said the Community Rent Scheme provides subsidised accommodation for low-income households with a severe and immediate need with accommodation on a short to medium term basis.
“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,” he said.
“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