A homeless service will receive a one million dollar boost over three years to help them continue operations.
Mackay’s Chances House provides a safe place for people experiencing homelessness to get support, essential supplies and healthcare.
Chances House operates on Endevour street – run by a team of volunteers.
Mackay MP Nigel Dalton noting some of the funding will ensure a nurse will be able to be available more regularly.
Premier David Crisafulli said the Government was delivering a plan for the Mackay Whitsunday region’s future.
“We’re listening to the people of the Mackay Whitsundays to ensure we deliver what matters to them – safety where you live, health services when you need them, a stronger economy and a plan for the future,” Premier Crisafulli said.
“This Mackay Community Cabinet has been a great opportunity to engage with the community to listen to ideas and priorities as we shape the future together delivering safety where you live, health services when you need them, and a plan for the future,” Premier Crisafulli said.
It is also delivering more Queenslanders a place to call home by delivering $41.66 million – through the $2 billion Residential Activation Fund – which will unlock eight infrastructure projects in the Mackay Whitsundays region to deliver 2,977 new homes.
The delivery of $44.1 million will also help expand and improve social and community housing in the Mackay region to support vulnerable Queenslanders.
