YOUTH Insearch is keen to show Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce the impact the program has on young people, when he attends its first camp of the year at Lake Keepit on Saturday.
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The charity’s CEO Heath Ducker said Mr Joyce would be able to “see what we do on the ground, not just look at the numbers and stats”.
“It’s significant that he is giving up his time to witness the impacts first hand,” Mr Ducker said.
“It will be an opportunity to hear about the trauma, pain and hurt they experience in their daily lives, which in turn leads to crime, drugs, depression and a range of other problems.
“We hope what comes out of that is support and a solid commitment towards funding.”
Youth Insearch has been campaign for the government to continue supporting the program with $400,000 a year. Mr Joyce has announced $50,000 for the charity and organised a meeting with Social Services Minister Christian Porter.
And while Mr Joyce may be second only to the Prime Minister, Mr Ducker said the most important people at the camp would be those going through it.
Jamieson Murphy
Newcastle Herald news director and business reporter. Interested in any and all yarns. Whisper g'day mate to me at jamieson.murphy@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Newcastle Herald news director and business reporter. Interested in any and all yarns. Whisper g'day mate to me at jamieson.murphy@austcommunitymedia.com.au
