- $10.5 million funding for accommodation and
support services for low-income trainees and apprentices in the Pilbara
- Funded through Cook Government's $200 million
North West Aboriginal Housing Fund
Construction is progressing on a $10.5 million accommodation and
training facility in Roebourne that will house apprentices and low-income trade
employees and provide them with wraparound support services.
The Cook Government is funding Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation (Yindjibarndi)
to construct the Ganalili Accommodation and Training Facility in Roebourne.
Three two-bedroom and six
one-bedroom grouped dwellings will provide important housing for Aboriginal
apprentices and trainees, including those re-entering the community from the corrections system.
The project is being funded through the Cook Government's $200 million North-West Aboriginal Housing
Fund.
The Fund invests in Aboriginal led housing
programs and is supporting Yindjibarndi in leading the project at all stages.
This includes the initial concept and design, the current construction process and
ultimately the facility's operation.
Ganalili is Yindjibarndi for "a new dawn" and the site forms part of The
Ganalili Centre rejuvenation. It is expected the facility will be fully
complete and open in 2024.
Comments attributed to Housing
Minister John Carey:
"This facility will enable Aboriginal apprentices and low-income workers
to access suitable stable, affordable, long-term and safe accommodation.
"Importantly, this facility has
wraparound services, which are important to ensuring people can sustain and
thrive in their tenancies.
"The construction process has
supported the work of two Aboriginal apprentices, three Aboriginal trade
workers and eight Aboriginal trade assistants, some of whom may be eligible to
live in the accommodation.
"Onsite services will
focus on assisting residents to develop the necessary skills for eventual entry
into the private housing market. These skills include enhancing their
employment and education, improving their health and wellbeing, and remaining
connected to culture."
Comments attributed to Regional
Development Minister Don Punch:
"The North-West Aboriginal Housing Fund is a great example of how the
Cook Government is helping to build opportunity, prosperity and wellbeing for
Aboriginal people.
"The
State Government is working with Aboriginal people to increase housing options
in a way that supports their aspirations, responds to local circumstances, and
facilitates educational, training and employment outcomes."
Comments attributed to Pilbara
MLA Kevin Michel:
"This is an exciting development for the
people of Roebourne and for young people in the Pilbara seeking employment and
training.
"The service will also help residents to improve
domestic life skills including cooking and cleaning and they will also learn
how to build their financial capability."
