House of Assembly - Fifty-Second Parliament, Second Session (52-2)
2013-06-06 Daily Xml

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HACKHAM WEST COMMUNITY CENTRE

Dr McFETRIDGE (Morphett) (14:32): Again, my question is to the Minister for Communities and Social Inclusion. Can the minister advise why the government has cut $25,000 from the Hackham West Community Centre in Hackham, which offers programs aimed at assisting with youth at risk?

The Hon. A. PICCOLO (Light—Minister for Communities and Social Inclusion, Minister for Social Housing, Minister for Disabilities, Minister for Youth, Minister for Volunteers) (14:32): That is not correct. We were actually asked for additional funding; we declined the request for additional funding. I also need to advise the house that we were also advised by Southern Junction Housing (which is the organisation) that they were supported by the council. My understanding is that the council is ceasing its funding because the proposal is not sustainable.