MarionLIFE Community Services

470 Ms COOK (Hurtle Vale) (29 November 2018). What is the purpose of the $30,000 annual allocation to the MarionLIFE community centre?

1. What value for money does this investment represent to the South Australian government and tax payers?

2. What representations were made to the government from MarionLIFE community centre?

The Hon. V.A. CHAPMAN (Bragg—Deputy Premier, Attorney-General): Minister for Human Services has provided the following advice:

The grant has allowed MarionLIFE to employ a part-time Community Development Officer (CDO), and contributes towards associated program and activity costs.

MarionLIFE provides a range of services for vulnerable people in the area of Mitchell Park, within the southern Adelaide region, including: emergency relief; budget and financial counselling; adult community education courses; youth programs; community meals; and a community garden.

During the recent state election campaign, the Liberal candidate for Elder, Ms Carolyn Power MP committed long-term funding for MarionLIFE to 'ensure the community centre can continue to provide vital services'.