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ISSUE 7 | February 2021
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Funding for Local youth support NEW local project supporting young people in Parramatta is one of 35 initiatives across the state to receive a share in the NSW Government’s $1.5M Youth Opportunities grants program. Dr Geoff Lee, Member for Parramatta said Host International received $50,000.00 through the program to deliver The Cultural Transitions project which will create adynamic film resource made by young migrants and refugees exploring belonging, family and community dynamics during settlement. “This program means young people in the Parramatta area will be more
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engaged and have the opportunity to be part of a wonderful initiative,” Dr Lee said. “I want to congratulate Host International for developing such an innovative project that will improve the lives of so many young people in our community.” The Youth Opportunities program helps young people build life skills, employment pathways, and nurture good wellbeing and mental health. Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services Gareth Ward said 35projects statewide received up to $50,000 each through the program. “Young people are our State’s greatest asset and we are working hard to equip them with the skills and knowledge they need to make our communities stronger and better places to live.” Since the NSW Government established the Youth Opportunities program in 2012, almost $13.3M has been invested in 282 projects. For more information about successful projects, visitwww.youth.nsw.gov.au/youth-opportunities.
Celebrate seniors who go above and beyond OCALS can nominate seniors who are helping to make Parramatta an inspiring place to live in the 2021 NSW Seniors Festival Local Achievement Awards. Dr Geoff Lee, Member for Parramatta and Acting Minister for Seniors said the awards program celebrates the work and achievements of seniors in Parramatta who make us proud every day. “Seniors have gone above and beyond for our community as volunteers, carers and role models in a challenging year where our State has faced bushfire, flood, drought and a health pandemic,” Dr Lee said. “If you know a senior who helps make our community a better place to live, then I encourage you to nominate them.” The awards program will be held in Parramatta as part of an exciting schedule of events across the state for the 2021 NSW Seniors Festival. It’s the largest festival for seniors in the Southern Hemisphere and enables older people to engage with each other, their community, ageing services and relevant businesses. Dr Lee said the festival and the awards, highlight the important role seniors play in the community. “This annual festival is about celebrating the positive impact of older people in our families and society,” Dr Lee said. Winners of the Local Achievement Awards will be announced during the NSW Seniors Festival which runs from April 13 – 24 April 2021.
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Geoff LEE MP
Member for Parramatta 02 9891 4722
parramatta@parliament.nsw.gov.au
Ground Floor, 60 Macquarie Street, Parramatta NSW 2150 Authorised by Geoff Lee MP, Ground Floor, 60 Macquarie Street, Parramatta NSW 2150. Funded using parliamentary entitlements.
To nominate a senior or find further information on the program, contact: the Parramatta Electorate Office on 9891 4722 or parramatta@parliament.nsw.gov.au
