New housing puts Gold Coast familes back on track |
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| Posted by editor (editor) on Jul 14 2010 |
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New townhouses built through a partnership between St Vincent de Paul and the Bligh Government will help homeless families with young children find a safe and secure place to live. Housing Minister Karen Struthers and Member for Southport Peter Lawlor today opened a $4 million Families Back On Track development at Arundel. Ms Struthers said the 27 furnished townhouses would provide short to medium term accommodation for clients and their families along with support services to help people break the cycle of homelessness. “Homelessness is a complex issue with no easy solution,” Ms Struthers. “One way we can help is to provide a safe and secure place to live for people in our community who are doing it tough and that’s what this is about today. “We’re also putting people in touch with support services offered by Vinnies so there is help for people who want to get their lives back on track. “When families are ready, support workers will help residents find long-term accommodation.” Mr Lawlor acknowledged the great of work of St Vincent de Paul in the local area. “The truth is, any one of us could find our circumstances change and we suddenly need social housing,” Mr Lawlor said. “It’s good to know organisations like Vinnies are here to help and the development here today will help staff to continue to give people a hand up, not a hand out. “The $100,000 we’ve kicked in for support services here will certainly help.” The development, is built on land subleased from the Gold Coast City Council and includes two ground-floor units adapted for people with disabilities, a children’s playground, a barbecue area and a service delivery centre where support programs will be provided. On-site support will include parenting support classes, cooking classes, help with the children’s homework, or drug, alcohol and addiction counselling. Last changed: Jul 14 2010 at 10:44 AM
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