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Funding win for Latrobe Youth Space after valiant fight
Martin Cameron, Nationals' Member for Morwell, praised Latrobe Youth Space for successfully securing $900,000 in funding after the Allan Labor government reversed its budget cut. Youth Space supports many young people in Gippsland.
The Nationals' Member for Morwell, Martin Cameron, has congratulated the dedicated staff and passionate members of Latrobe Youth Space after they successfully lobbied for its funding to be reinstated. After pulling its funding in the 2023-24 Budget, the Allan Labor government backflipped this week and committed $900,000 to Youth Space over the next three years.
Martin Cameron congratulated Latrobe Youth Space staff for securing $900,000 in reinstated funding after the Allan Labor government reversed its budget cut
Youth Space essential
Mr Cameron said, "Latrobe Youth Space has developed a stellar reputation as a place that provides wrap-around support for young people in the Valley between the ages of 12 and 25. There is a great need in the Valley for youth support services, and the Youth Space is a trusted safe place for so many young people right across Gippsland.
"I raised the plight of Latrobe Youth Space on six occasions in Parliament since Labor pulled its funding last year, presumably embarrassing the government into action. I also called on the Treasurer to find the money to keep this invaluable community asset running, so it's good to see somebody within the state government was listening. There are some 700 young people who rely on Youth Space for social connection, help with finding employment, referrals to health services, and help learning life skills."
"Even more importantly, many rely on Youth Space for basic needs like a hot shower and food - things we often take for granted. Congratulations must go to the passionate staff and members of Youth Space, who have rallied together and lobbied tirelessly for funding to be reinstated," he said.
Pictures from Martin Cameron MP website.
Source: http://gippsland.com/
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