Over $4.5 million of funding has been provided to 121 community organisations in the eighth round of the Community Response Fund.
“This funding recognises the important role local social services play in the health and well being of their communities,” says Ms Bennett.
The Community Response Fund was established in 2009 and extended until mid-2012 to help community groups struggling with extra demand as a result of the recession.
The Fund has now provided $66.8 million to 1434 organisations.