The South Australian and Commonwealth governments commit $12 million over three years for Port Augusta and Davenport for youth programs.
The SA and Commonwealth governments have announced $12 million over three years for Port Augusta and Davenport.
"Me and my wife we love it. We've got a home there, we pay our rent, we pay our water rates, my wife has got the best garden in the community," Mr McKenzie told the ABC. Mr McKenzie said establishing targeted programs and restarting the youth centre would go a long way to help young Aboriginal children develop skills for the future.
South Australia's Human Services Minister Nat Cook said the funding was in response to community feedback. Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Linda Burney said the funding will allow the community to determine what they want and what will work. He said the centre has recently extended its opening hours and accepts more than 40 children every night.
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