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31 March, 2023

MP renews plea to fund ‘The Lookout’

IN Parliament last week Member for South West Coast Roma Britnell called for the State Government to use this year’s May State Budget to fund ‘The Lookout’.

By Staff Writer

South West Coast MP Roma Britnell.
South West Coast MP Roma Britnell.

‘The Lookout’ is an initiative of Western Region Alcohol and Drug Centre (WRAD) and has been developed with extensive community consultation. 

 The facility has already secured significant funding commitments but needs assistance from the State Government to be able to open its doors. 

“The Andrews Government has a responsibility to ensure that all Victorians have access to the essential health services they need, which includes residential rehabilitation facilities for alcohol and other drug dependency issues,” Ms Britnell said. 

“I call on the Andrews Government to provide funding for ‘The Lookout’ residential rehabilitation facility in the 2023/24 Victorian Budget. 

 “With no residential rehabilitation facility in the western part of Victoria, ‘The Lookout’ is essential to provide effective rehabilitation services to the people of South West Coast. 

“The Andrews Government must prioritise the health and wellbeing of South West Coast residents and fund ‘The Lookout’ this year.”  

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