10-March-2009
Goldstein Media Releases, Community, Funding
The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (VIC) has been awarded $1,210,800 under the Personal Helpers and Mentors Program, to provide support and outreach to people living with mental illness in Bayside.
“The Personal Helpers and Mentors Program aims to provide innovative assistance for people whose lives are severely affected by mental illness.
“I congratulate the Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust in Victoria on their successful selection for funding of this project. It is a testament to the wonderful contribution they make to our community,” Andrew Robb, Federal Member for Goldstein, said.
For more information about the Personal Helpers and Mentors Program please visit the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs website:
http://www.facs.gov.au/internet/facsinternet.nsf/MentalHealth/pham_program.htm
Media contact: Skye Buttenshaw, 9557 4644