Survivor’s R Us in Cardiff will receive a $2.8 million Commonwealth Government funding boost to support the future of the service and ensure it has a permanent home.
Member for Shortland, Minister Pat Conroy, made the announcement during a visit to the service today with Sonia Hornery, Member for Wallsend on the 8th anniversary of the service.
Survivor’s R Us is a not-for-profit organisation that provides essential supports for victims and survivors of domestic violence, homelessness and unemployment.
It offers counselling, runs a food warehouse and ensures its clients have access to life’s basics when times are tough.
Following an increase in the rent, their Survivor’s R Us accommodation has been placed at risk.
A re-elected Labor Government will deliver $2.8 million to assist them to secure finance to purchase the site, providing a secure home for this important local service.
Quotes attributable to Minister Pat Conroy, Member for Shortland:
“Survivor’s R Us plays a critical role in supporting some of the most vulnerable people in our community and I am privileged to have worked with them for a number of years now".
“Labor is committed to supporting victims and survivors of domestic and family violence in every way that we can. During a cost-of-living crisis, these services are more important than ever".
“I want to thank everyone at Survivor’s R Us for the important work they do for our community.”