Messages of Support
Chris Gulaptis MP State Member for Clarence
Geoff Provest MP State Member for Tweed
The partnership between Momentum Collective and the NSW Government has never been more critical. Examples of that partnership include Momentum’s Oak Centre Community Accessibility Project and eight new affordable homes in Casino. If anything good came of the awful early 2022 floods, it is that the importance of having a roof over your head has become much more prominent in people’s minds, as we discover a safe, comfortable home for our family is something that can literally be lost overnight. An investment of $750M dollars from the NSW Government will be attributed towards housing across regional and rural communities, where the funding is needed most. We choose to make these investments because we know that by ensuring that every person in New South Wales has a place to call home, which will make it a better home for us all. This investment reinforces the NSW Government’s commitment to working with non-government partners like Momentum Collective to address some of our most complex social issues. Nobody is claiming victory and with funding, energy and goodwill all on the table, we are making progress. Thank you to everyone at Momentum Collective for another year of great service to our local community.
In recent years, our community withstood bushfires, then survived border closures and the pandemic, only to be confronted with record- breaking floods in February and March this year. The sheer number of people affected by this disaster is difficult to quantify and the ongoing displacement and hardship, particularly for those already marginalised and requiring support, has highlighted the importance of Momentum Collective in this region. It is not only during times of crisis that we need to acknowledge the value of Momentum Collective’s programs and services. We must continue to facilitate an environment where their staff and volunteers can empower clients to make good life decisions every single day. This sets the foundation for building a stronger, more inclusive community for all. Thank you, Momentum Collective, for those
every day support services and for the extraordinary efforts made during times of crisis.
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