By Tate Papworth
Sunshine’s Duke Street Community House had plenty to celebrate during Neighbourhood Week, thanks to a $199,100 state government grant.
The funding will be used to bring to life the Create, Make, SHINE project, including refurbishment of learning spaces and the purchase of IT equipment including computers, iPads, and 3D printers.
The program will pave the way for educational activities such as developing IT skills and computer use.
Footscray MP Katie Hall visited the community house last week to make the announcement, saying the program would have a big impact.
“I’m so pleased we have secured this funding for Duke Street Community House,” she said.
“This project will change lives – by providing access to the people of Braybrook and Sunshine to the best technology available.
“Duke Street Community House is a fantastic local organisation working tirelessly within our community. I’m proud to support the incredible work that they do.”
The centre was established in 1973 to offer inclusive education and support services to the community.
Ms Hall said the funding would go a long way to helping it further its objectives of providing services to promote social justice and community strengthening.
