Constituency question

August 3, 2021

Ms MAXWELL (Northern Victoria) (12:24): My question is to the Treasurer regarding place-based initiatives in my electorate to address homelessness.

It is National Homelessness Week and nearly six months since the (Legislative Council) Legal and Social Issues Committee Inquiry into Homelessness in Victoria report was tabled (in March, 2021).

I look forward to the government’s formal response to this report and particularly note recommendation 7, which asks the government to prioritise early intervention initiatives.

Place-based models have proved very effective, and I have had productive engagement with organisations and constituents including Junction Support Services regarding The Wodonga Project and with GOTAFE (Goulburn Ovens TAFE) and Wodonga TAFE, as well, on their proposed Youth Foyers.

I have previously written to the Treasurer and met with him about these projects. These projects are shovel-ready, and I ask the Treasurer if he will confirm funding for these important ventures in the next budget for those constituents in my electorate of Northern Victoria.