By Lia Bichel
Holt MP Anthony Byrne, with Muzamil, Sahil, Anisha and Zara at Good Beginnings. 70296
FIFTEEN family support services for vulnerable families and children in Holt have shared in a $2.6million investment from the Federal Government.
The support services in Berwick, Cranbourne, Doveton and Narre Warren aim to support families, improve children’s wellbeing and safety and build more resilient communities.
Local organisations have had their contracts renewed for three years, giving them greater certainty and allowing them to focus less on paperwork and more on providing essential support services.
The new Family Support Program provides more intensive support for vulnerable and at-risk children and families.
Holt MP Anthony Byrne visited one of the family support services, Good Beginnings, in Doveton last week.
“It was great to speak with the parents and co-ordinators at Good Beginnings to see first-hand the great work being done here,” Mr Byrne said.
“We know that their work is having a positive impact on the lives of local people.”
Victorian State co-ordinator for Good Beginnings welcomed the funding.
“The three-year Family Support Program funding is welcome stability, which will enable Good Beginnings in Doveton to continue to improve outcomes for children and families in the area” Ms White said.
