NSW Government Earmarks $65,000 for JewishCare
New South Wales Premier Kristina Keneally joined State Member for Coogee Paul Pearce in announcing a $65,000 State Government contribution towards the building of a new support centre for the Jewish community at Bondi Junction.
Premier Kristina Keneally, Paul Pearce, Treasurer Lawrence Myers and Claire Vernon
The money will be used by JewishCare towards the consolidation of three sites into one, creating a central hub for services and resources under one roof.
The money has been granted through the Community Building Partnership. Pearce said: “JewishCare is a major provider of community services in Sydney with more than 400 people accessing the aged care, disability, mental health and crisis centre each year.”
The presentation was attended by Jewish Care CEO Claire Vernon, treasurer Lawrence Myers and Facilities Manager Ben Mirkin.
