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1937 - Family and Community Services - HOSTEL SETUP IN BOURKE

Mookhey, Daniel to the Minister for Early Childhood Education, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Assistant Minister for Education representing the Minister for Family and Community Services, Minister for Social Housing, and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

Given recent discussion between Family and Community Services (FACS) in Bourke and local residents about setting up a hostel style facility that provides housing and food for children on weekends:

  1. What is the current position of FACS regarding this proposal?
Answer -

I am advised that there are a number of services that provide support to parents, children and families in Bourke. The best initial entry point for families is through the Bourke Maranguka Community Hub. Further information can be accessed at: www.justreinvest.org.au⁄the-maranguka-way⁄.

The Western Family Referral Service provides information about various support services in Bourke. More information can be accessed at: www.familyreferralservice.com.au.

In addition, the Bourke Homelessness and Housing Support Service operates the Bourke Women's and Children's Safe House. Further information can be accessed at: www.housing.nsw.gov.au.

Question asked on 23 November 2017 (session 56-1) and published in Questions & Answers Paper No. 137
Answer received on 28 December 2017 and published in Questions & Answers Paper No. 138

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