Adjournment
Enver ERDOGAN (Northern Metropolitan – Minister for Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation, Minister for Corrections, Minister for Youth Justice) (18:08): I move:
That the house do now adjourn.
North East Community Fund
Sonja TERPSTRA (North-Eastern Metropolitan) (18:09): (1557) My adjournment matter this evening is directed to the Minister for Transport Infrastructure. The action I seek is for the minister to encourage eligible community groups and organisations in Melbourne’s north-eastern suburbs to apply for the 2025 North East Community Fund. The Allan Labor government’s North East Link Program represents the largest infrastructure investment in Melbourne’s north-east, delivering vital road upgrades, improved public transport and expanded walking and cycling paths. As part of this transformative project the $10 million North East Community Fund is supporting local organisations impacted by construction. The fund has already benefited over 150 community projects, including initiatives such as sporting club upgrades, cultural events and sustainability programs. Grants of up to $100,000 are available to improve community participation, celebrate local culture and upgrade vital infrastructure. I commend the Allan Labor government for its commitment to ensuring communities affected by construction are supported with meaningful investments that will leave a lasting legacy. I ask the minister to actively promote this opportunity to ensure groups in impacted suburbs are aware of the upcoming application deadlines and the available grant-writing workshops, which will help applicants maximise their chances of success. By fostering strong, connected communities, the North East Community Fund will ensure Melbourne’s north-eastern suburbs continue to thrive well before the project’s completion in 2028.