Village 21
Paul EDBROOKE (Frankston) (19:07): (684) My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Housing, Minister Shing in the other place, and I would like the minister to visit my electorate of Frankston and the Village 21 project Moorrumbina Mongurnallin. This $1.7 million project comprises five units that will accommodate six Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youths, who will live with two mentors. The village will incorporate both indoor and outdoor communal spaces, including kitchen, laundry and dining areas as well as a gathering space, barbecue area, yarning circle and basketball court. Approximately 40 volunteers whose organisations have been involved in some way attended the site today to plant over 1000 native seedlings. This supported housing model is specifically designed to support young people 18 to 21 years of age who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness with the aim to transition them to independence, enhance life skills and develop supportive networks while maintaining or establishing vocational endeavours. Village 21 is a partnership with Kids Under Cover and the Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency. I look forward to seeing this project completed and welcoming the minister to Frankston.