A NSW Labor Government will provide $5.5 million to support the growing Maronite community in New South Wales.
The commitment comprises:
- $5,000,000 – for the new aged care & wellness facility in Harris Park. This facility is a significant milestone for the Maronite community offering residential aged care, day-care, dementia facilities, as well as a wellness centre for the elderly.
- $300,000 – to help the Maronite community celebrate the 50-year anniversary Golden Jubilee of the official establishment of the Maronite Eparchy of Australia.
- $200,000 – to the Maronite College of the Holy Family in Harris Park to fund a new bus and to invest in solar power capability.
Quotes attributable to NSW Labor Leader Chris Minns:
“NSW Labor’s commitment will help the Maronite community meet the growing needs of its elderly citizens as well as supporting the education of younger generations.”
“The opening of the new aged care & wellness centre in Harris Park is a significant achievement by the Maronite Eparchy in Australia, and we are pleased to offer our support.”
Quotes attributable to His Excellency Bishop Antoine-Charbel Tarabay:
“On behalf of the Maronite Eparchy of Australia, I welcome the commitment from NSW Labor supporting care for the elderly and education. Accompanying the elderly and taking care of their spiritual, social and health needs remain a key priority and a catalyst for establishing the aged care & wellness centre while keeping them close to their church and their community.”
Quotes attributable to NSW Labor Candidate for Parramatta, Donna Davis:
“It has been a pleasure watching the development of the aged care & wellness centre from its beginning, and I am proud to have such an outstanding facility for the older community members in this area.”
“I look forward to working with the Maronite Eparchy in Australia on this and future projects to meet its community’s needs.”
Quotes attributable to Sr Margaret Ghosn, Principal, Maronite College of the Holy Family Harris Park:
“The College is deeply grateful for this generous funding commitment which will enhance our facilities and have a positive impact at the College.”
