- St Vincent de Paul Society (Vinnies WA) awarded
$2 million Lotterywest grant
- Grant will be used to fund crisis and emergency
relief services
- The funding will contribute to the support of up
to 30,000 families who are facing cost of living challenges
The Cook Labor Government
has provided $2 million in funding through a Lotterywest grant to the St
Vincent de Paul Society (Vinnies WA) to support families experiencing financial
hardship.
The funding provided through Lotterywest supports
immediate financial or material support such as food, help with paying utility
bills or rent, household goods and budget assistance or financial advice.
The program operates across Perth, as well as
in regional and remote Western Australia.
Assistance is provided through the generous
work of volunteers, who visit people in their homes or help them in a Vinnies
Support Centre.
Collectively, Vinnies
WA's crisis and emergency relief program supports more than 30,000 families per
year across the State. In 2021-22, the organisation reached over 55,000 people across
its programs and services.
Comments attributed to Community Services Minister Sabine Winton:
"The Cook Government understands
the impacts of interest rates and inflation are making it challenging for some
in the community to make ends meet.
"Supporting WA households
is a priority for our Government.
"This additional support
will work towards reducing vulnerability and disadvantage across Western
Australia.
"Vinnies WA and their
incredible volunteers play such an important role in supporting Western
Australians through tough times.
"This collaboration means
people doing it tough can receive kindness, support, and a pathway for a better
future."
