Member for Nanango, Deb Frecklington, has congratulated South Burnett CTC on their successful grant application under the Crisafulli Government’s $100 million Kickstarter Program, part of the broader Gold Standard Early Intervention initiative to combat youth crime in Queensland.
The funding will support South Burnett CTC’s Safer Pathways Program, a local, community-led initiative dedicated to helping young people steer away from crime and towards positive life outcomes.
“I am incredibly proud that our local organisation, South Burnett CTC, has been successful in securing this funding,” Deb said
“Their commitment to supporting vulnerable young people and strengthening our community is second to none.”
The Kickstarter Program is a key part of the Crisafulli Government’s $100 million investment to arrest Labor’s Youth Crime Crisis by delivering effective, regionally tailored early intervention initiatives. Programs like South Burnett CTC’s Safer Pathways focus on:
· Reducing youth crime
· Boosting education outcomes
· Providing training and employment pathways for at-risk youth
· Delivering targeted support, mentoring and guidance
“These grant-funded initiatives are designed to teach young people that anti-social behaviour has consequences, while also offering the support they need to make better choices,” said Deb.
“It’s about stopping youth crime before it starts, and I’m thrilled that South Burnett CTC will lead the way in our region.”
Each funded program will be regionally focused and built around the unique needs of local communities – ensuring that solutions are effective, practical, and community-driven.
Deb thanked South Burnett CTC for their on-going dedication to the South Burnett and for their continued efforts to create safer and stronger futures for young people across the region.
