Organisations receive $172,000

Two community service organisations based at the Peninsula Community Centre will receive a total of $172,000 under a Federal Government program.

Interrelate Family Centres will receive $61,020 and the Benevolent Society will receive $111,000 in funding over three years.

"Many local services have received much need funding, as part of the Gillard Government's $1.041 billion Family Support Program," said member for Robertson Ms Deborah O'Neill.

"This investment will allow our local support providers to continue doing their vital work helping Central Coast families."

"We know that their work is having a positive impact on the lives of local people," said Ms O'Neill.

"Triennial funding gives our local providers greater certainty and allows them to focus on the essential support services they are providing, rather than spending time applying for grants.

"The new Family Support Program provides more intensive support for vulnerable and at-risk children and families.

Media Release, 22 Aug 2011 Matt Pulford, Office of Deborah O'Neill MP