FUNDING BOOST FOR MUDYALA CHILDREN & YOUTH HUB

Mudyala Aboriginal Corporation has secured $187,669 through the NSW Government’s Infrastructure Grants Program to upgrade the Mudyala Children & Youth Hub at Townsend, State Nationals MP for Clarence, Richie Williamson has announced.

The funding will support major improvements to the hub located including a new roof to address ongoing leaks, the installation of Crimsafe security, security cameras, solar panels, a water tank and new play equipment to create a safer, more sustainable and welcoming environment.

Mr Williamson recently met with Mudyala CEO Aneika Kapeen to congratulate the organisation on its successful application and discuss the positive impact the upgrades will have for local children and young people.

“This funding is a significant investment in an organisation making a genuine difference in the lives of local families,” Mr Williamson said.

“Mudyala provides incredibly important support to children, young people and families across the Clarence Valley and this funding will help ensure those services can continue to grow and thrive.

“Since its establishment in 2019, Mudyala has built a strong reputation for delivering culturally grounded programs that strengthen identity, wellbeing, education outcomes and community connection.

“The organisation’s work in supporting Aboriginal children and youth through programs focused on culture, learning, leadership and social and emotional wellbeing is having a lasting impact throughout our region.”

Ms Kapeen said the organisation was thrilled to receive the funding support.

“We are ecstatic to receive this funding and it will make a huge difference in helping us continue to provide important services and programs to children and youth across the Clarence Valley,” Ms Kapeen said.

“These upgrades will improve the longevity, safety and sustainability of the space and allow us to continue growing what we already provide to the community.”

Mr Williamson also acknowledged the role registered clubs play in supporting grassroots community projects through the ClubGrants Category 3 Fund which reinvests a contribution from the profits of registered clubs’ gaming machines back into important community infrastructure projects across the state.

“This is a fantastic example of how ClubGrants funding can deliver real and lasting benefits to regional communities by supporting organisations that are changing lives at the local level,” he said.

PHOTO: Pictured with Richie Williamson welcoming the funding are L-R: Mudyala Aboriginal Corporation Youth Worker – John Elisaia, local youth Jax, Caleb, Jeff, Kobe & Emmitt, and CEO of Mudyala, Aneika Kapeen.