Mossman homeless activity centre receives funding boost
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Mossman’s homelessness challenge has received a significant shot in the arm following the announcement an activity hub is to be built in the town to provide people impacted by homelessness with a safe and supportive environment.
This follows the availability of $153,702 in funding which has been made possible through the third round of the Queensland Government’s $2.5 million Dignity First Fund.
The Manager of the Douglas Shire Community Services Association, Ms Christine Woods, said the Hub will serve as an entry point for people to connect with services provided by the adjacent Neighbourhood Centre.
“The significance of this funding is immeasurable, this Hub will be a crucial first step to ending a person’s homelessness,” Ms Woods said.
“The Hub will enable us to welcome people as they walk through the door and quickly understand their most immediate needs.
“It will allow us to direct them to further services aimed at helping them develop short-term goals and action steps to achieving long-term self-sufficiency.
“This includes building financial management and life skills which will help improve their general wellbeing,” she said.
Member for Cook, Cynthia Lui, said the Hub was one of three projects funded in Far North Queensland at a total of more than $288,000.
“The Dignity First Fund provides for people who really need it, when they really need it.
“A little money and a lot of heart can make a real difference and that is certainly true in this case – the investment has enabled a Hub to be built containing a commercial kitchen, activity room, quiet area and access to a shower, toilet and laundry area,” said Ms Lui.
Minister for Housing and Public works Mick de Brenni said Dignity First Funding was established in 2016 to provide localised, people centric support, and was essential to providing Queenslanders with housing security.
The 19/20 Palaszczuk Government Budget commits a further $40 million to homelessness support, bringing the total funding for homelessness in Queensland to $180 million.
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