15 April 2024

Cook Government Lotterywest grant supports crisis shelters

The Cook Government, through Lotterywest, has today provided more than $5.3 million to support Indigo Junction's Youth Crisis and Transitional Housing development project and its Koolkuna Women's Shelter.

Currently, Indigo Junction Youth Crisis Accommodation Service in Midland offers six bedrooms. The $5 million commitment will boost the number of beds available for young people in crisis from six to 36 (16 crisis beds and 20 transitional units). The grants will also contribute to landscaping, IT systems, project management and project fees for the youth facility.

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