The Albanese Government is supporting safe and connected communities throughout the Illawarra by providing $851,279 for the Shellharbour Integrated Child and Family Precinct.
The funding for planning is the first step in making this important project a reality. It will support a comprehensive business case, master plan and detailed designs for a holistic services hub to provide early childhood and family support services in one accessible location.
The planning work will consider the revitalisation of the site and connections to nearby services as well as parking and public transport. Local families and community stakeholders will be an integral part of designing the precinct to ensure that it is fit for purpose.
The project is being delivered by Karitane with Barnardos Australia and the University of New South Wales.
Planning for the Shellharbour Integrated Child and Family Precinct will consider options to provide a wide range of health, education and social care services in one accessible location.
This support is being provided through the Government’s $400 million regional Precincts and Partnership Program, which provides investment to transform regional, rural and remote places.
The program is investing $47.9 million to support the transformation of seven precincts across New South Wales. For more information, visit: infrastructure.gov.au/regional.
Quotes attributable to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
“This project demonstrates how my Government is building Australia’s future and strengthening regional communities.
“Having support services, education facilities and social care options all under one roof in the middle of Shellharbour will make a big difference to this beautiful and growing region.
“We want to support regional communities to grow and thrive, for our youngest and eldest Australians and everyone in between.”
Quotes attributable to Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King
“We’re proud to partner with communities to bring important projects like this to life.
“Being a new parent is incredibly rewarding, but it can also be really challenging. A central hub for early childhood and family support will help new parents in the Shellharbour region get the services they need close to home.”
Quotes attributable to Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services, Member for Whitlam Stephen Jones
“This precinct is a game changer for our community.
“It will help connect people to vital support services they need in an easy to access way.
“Labor is delivering for our regions and building a stronger Illawarra.”