Victorian State Budget: $45 million funding packa­­­ge to support trans and gender diverse Victorians
The wait lists often stretch for months or even years, putting services under intense pressure. But in Thursday's state budget there will be cash dedicated to bolstering resources. Equality minister Martin Foley said the funding was about fairness. "This $45 million investment is about making sure that we treat our LGBTIQ+ community with decency it deserves," Mr Foley said. There's $21 million to strengthen the state's gender clinics and connected services. There's also $9 million for community organisations, and $6 million for Rainbow Door - a free helpline providing information and referral...
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