- Cook Government
supports the fit-out of an accommodation and training facility in Roebourne with
a $557,875 Lotterywest grant
- New
purpose-built facility will provide wraparound support services for young
Aboriginal workers
The Cook Government is supporting an accommodation and training facility
in Roebourne for apprentices and low-income trade employees with a $557,875
Lotterywest grant.
The Ganalili project is being delivered by Yindjibarndi Aboriginal
Corporation and will provide accommodation and wraparound support services
including an onsite caretaker, as well as training, education and office
facilities.
Three two-bedroom and six
one-bedroom grouped dwellings will provide housing for Aboriginal apprentices
and trainees, including those re-entering
the community from the corrections system.
The grant will fund furniture, equipment and kitchen fit-out of the
common areas and training room of the facility, as well as landscaping of the
communal outdoor spaces.
Comments attributed to Housing
Minister John Carey:
"This is a brilliant outcome for young Aboriginal
people in the Pilbara and also for Yindjibarndi, who have worked hard to get this project up.
"This project is being funded through the Cook Government's $200 million North-West Aboriginal Housing
Fund.
"The North-West Aboriginal Housing Fund's
investment in Aboriginal led and owned initiatives like this facility reflects
our Government's commitment to the Aboriginal Empowerment Strategy and Closing
the Gap."
Comments attributed to
Regional Development Minister Don Punch:
"I
am proud the Cook Government is supporting this new purpose-built facility in
Roebourne, that will provide wraparound support services for young Aboriginal
workers in the Pilbara.
"Lotterywest
continues to be a great supporter of our regions through this initiative and
many other projects around the State."
Comments attributed to Pilbara
MLA Kevin Michel:
"Ganalili is Yindjibarndi for "a new dawn" and the development forms
part of the fantastic Ganalili Centre rejuvenation.
"I'm proud that the Cook Government continues to assist the Roebourne
community and this Lotterywest grant will go towards the fit out of the
Ganalili Accommodation and Training facility."
