Funding to build a stronger community in Geraldton

Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney MLA is pleased that the City of Greater Geraldton has been awarded $16,585 through the Youth Development Scholarship Program as part of the Country Local Government Fund (CLGF).

‘As a significant employer in Geraldton, the City is well placed to create opportunities for young people in the region’, said Mr Blayney.

‘It will allow local government employees to gain valuable skills, knowledge and leadership capacity through real life experience and will provide local opportunities to further develop their careers.

‘The Liberal led Government introduced this fund as the first Royalties for Regions initiative back in 2009 to assist country local governments to support and build communities.

‘These prospects will help to ensure the retention of young people in Geraldton, enabling them to build stronger partnerships within the community sector. This, in turn, will help to promote the sustainability and future success of our economy.

‘I would like to congratulate the City of Greater Geraldton for securing the funding and I wish the chosen participants all the best throughout the program and in their future careers.’

Earlier this month the Government announced that a total of 70 grants have been awarded to 39 country local governments across four programs through the CLGF.