REPRESENTATIVES from Camden Haven Community at 3 and Kew Country Club have met to discuss a potential joint venture aimed at addressing homelessness in the Camden Haven region.
The proposal involves applying for grant funding to build several relocatable homes that would provide temporary accommodation for people in need.
Kew Country Club has already played a key role in supporting Community at 3, hosting its weekly Wednesday dinners for those who are homeless, struggling financially, or simply seeking connection and companionship.
The partnership has fostered a welcoming space where community members can enjoy a meal and social support.
According to Community at 3 Chairman Theo Hazelgrove, the collaboration could be a significant step forward in tackling local homelessness.
“This is the beginning of great things that will help the underprivileged in our community,” Mr Hazelgrove said.
There is currently up to $1.3 million in potential funding available through two grants, one from the Federal Government and another from Golf Australia.
The project is still in its early stages and would need to go through the usual council approval processes before moving forward.
Port Macquarie MP and Community at 3 Patron Rob Dwyer attended the meeting and praised the initiative.
“It’s fantastic to keep reading about the work that these organisations are doing to help the underprivileged and homeless in our communities,” Mr Dwyer said.
Mr Hazelgrove added that in the past year alone, 522 people in the region had reached out to Community at 3 seeking assistance.
By Luke HADFIELD
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