Wednesday, May 10, 2006

$48 million over four years for the establishment of a network of remote community stores to improve Indigenous access to quality and affordable food

Source: http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200605/s1629780.htm

Govt commits $3.3b in Indigenous funding
By Katie Franklin, ABC News Online
Tuesday, May 9, 2006. 7:42pm (AEST)

The 2006-07 Budget provides $3.3 billion in funding for Indigenous programs, including $488 million for key areas such as health, education, housing, governance and leadership.

Indigenous Affairs Minister Mal Brough says the package centres on "a significant investment in people by strengthening governance and management of Indigenous organisations and developing local leadership.

The Budget initiatives include $48 million over four years for the establishment of a network of remote community stores to improve Indigenous access to, among other things, quality and affordable food.

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