2005

Tuesday 16th August 2005
Windale Community Skills Shed receives $22,000 boost
Windale's Two Bishops Trust Community Skills Shed Project has received a significant funding boost from the NSW State Government.

Member for Charlestown Matthew Morris MP, has secured $22,000 in funding from the NSW Government for the project which is managed by Centacare Newcastle in partnership with the Two Bishops Trust.

Once completed, the Two Bishops Trust Community Skills Shed will provide men and women from the Windale community with one on one mentoring and access to education and training.

“The project enables older people to share their skills and knowledge with disadvantaged young people to assist them in finding employment,” Mr Morris said.

“Mature aged residents of Windale have experience in areas as diverse as motor mechanics, steel and metal fabrication and furniture making.”

Ms Liz Macdonald, Centacare Manager for the Shed project said that the project also aims to improve participants' personal development and health.

“In providing an avenue for young people to develop pre-vocational skills, the project aims to help young people to connect with their community and to acquire skills which will prepare them for further vocational training and employment possibilities,” Ms Macdonald said.

The Two Bishops Trust/Centacare project brings together members of the Windale Community, local, state and federal government representatives and local business.

MEDIA OPPORTUNITY
What? Matthew Morris MP to present $22,000 cheque to Two Bishops Trust Chairperson
When? Thursday 18 th August, 2005 10.30am
Where? Project site - Lake Macquarie Police and Community Youth Club, Lake Road, Windale.

NB This media notification was released by the Office of Matthew Morris MP, Member for Charlestown.

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