FUNDING BOOST FOR COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES
As Attorney-General, I have today announced a $1million funding boost for the Commonwealth Community Legal Services Program which will also benefit local constituents.
“The additional funding is for a range of information technology and training initiatives that will enhance the operation of community legal centres,” Mr Ruddock said.
The funding will allow for:
• computer upgrades;
• trialling of low cost telecommunications technology;
• investigation of improved arrangements for IT support;
• development of training materials for volunteers and management committee members and online training for staff in the use of the program’s data collection system; and
• updating of legal libraries or resources.
“The Australian Government recognises the unique role community legal centres play in the delivery of legal services to disadvantaged people within the community,” Philip Ruddock said.
“I am pleased to be able to provide this additional funding to support their very important work.”