Karroong Kanyool
Chris COUZENS (Geelong) (10:05): A lot has been happening in Geelong, and it was no different over this past weekend. I had the privilege of opening the new youth hub, Karroong Kanyool, meaning ‘home of the young’, at Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative. The funding for the hub was supported by the Allan government with a $1.6 million grant from the Aboriginal community infrastructure program. It provides an opportunity for Aboriginal young people to connect to their culture; for access to clinical, social and emotional wellbeing services and support; and for young people to have their own gathering place. I congratulate Wathaurong for their incredible work to make this happen. I acknowledge and thank Simon Flagg and Lily and Jordan Edwards for their passion and commitment.