The future of remote Aboriginal communities in Western Australia – and whether or not they receive government funding – will be determined on the basis of social behaviour in the community, and whether children are safe and in school, and adults are in work.
A report detailing the West Australian Government’s priorities and approach to the future of the State’s First Nations remote communities and outstations has been released today (Thursday).
The report, titled Resilient Families, Strong Communities: A roadmap for regional and remote communities, includes the Government’s vision for Better Living Conditions, Supporting Families, and More Opportunities for education, employment and housing.
The report shows the State Government will focus on larger communities with no support for 110 of the smallest communities.
Funding support for communities will be determined by factors such as natural limitations, business or work opportunities and the capacity for the community to be utilised as a service hub for smaller outlying communities.
