Upgrades to the bathroom, laundry and shower facilities will be soon welcomed at the Bucketts Way Neighbourhood Centre.
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The organisation received a $10,000 grant from the federal government’s Stronger Communities Program for the renovations.
Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie said the centre supports members of the community through difficult times.
“It also supports young people to re-engage through education and training programs and skills development such as school-based traineeships in hospitality that are delivered through the blueprint cafe,” Dr Gillespie said.
The Neighbourhood Centre also supports Meals on Wheels and assists with other community initiatives.
Other programs include Parents Next, which encourage re-engagement and equips people with skills to return to the workplace.
Under the latest funding round, each electorate will receive $150,000 to allocate towards successful projects, with a maximum of 20 projects to be funded per electorate.
Dr Gillespie said the additional investment for a fourth round of SCP would ensure that local decision making continues to play a decisive role in funding community building projects.
“Grants of between $2,500 and $20,000 are awarded to successful applications and I am delighted that the Gloucester community has been able to benefit from this important initiative,” Dr Gillespie said.