Madam, – The Government is proposing to cut community development projects at the time when they are most needed. These projects provide local support to those affected by rising unemployment, reduced income and the consequential increased levels of anxiety and stress.
I have worked in the community development sector as a support worker to community development projects and family support centres for many years.
The voluntary management committees of these projects strive to implement the very best practice in good governance. They have accountable and transparent systems in place. They do not give jobs to their friends. They implement their work plans within budget and they work for greater justice and equality in their communities.
This Government has a lot to learn from them! – Yours, etc,