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Tenants living in the cosmopolitan Melbourne suburb of Prahran are among those to gain from new community projects, which aim to offer something for everyone.
A cash injection of $274,000 was announced yesterday (June 14) by Victorian minister for housing Wendy Lovell and member for Prahran Clem Newton-Brown, with the aim of providing additional community support for tenants at every stage of their lives.
Funding includes $24,000 to be spent on elderly visitation programs as part of a social inclusion scheme for older residents, as well as a $150,000 re-vamp of the Prahran Adventure Playground.
Lovell remarked: "Through my other portfolio, as minister for children and early childhood development, I know that a safe, fun, interactive play space can make a big difference, especially for children living in apartments or a high-rise estate."
A further $100,000 has been set aside to support renovations the Prahran Community Hub, as well as a new IT project for the use of Prahran Estate tenants.
Newton-Brown added: ""The upgrade of the existing Community Hub will make a huge difference to tenants wanting to improve their education, training and work prospects."
Mr Newton-Brown, who is also the chair of the Community Liaison Committee for the Horace Petty Estate, said the news would be welcomed by tenants at the Horace Petty Estate.
"The upgrade of the existing Community Hub will make a huge difference to tenants wanting to improve their education, training and work prospects," Mr Newton-Brown said.
