The Greens stand in solidarity with a coalition of twenty community service organisation peak bodies, who came together to call for increased funding ahead of this year’s State Budget.
Tasmanians have been struggling to cope with the rising cost of living, and things are only getting worse as the conflict in the Middle East drives up fuel prices. Community service organisations are on the frontline supporting Tasmanians doing it tough.
Demand has already been growing, and continued pressures will see this continue. But the Liberals have consistently failed to meet the funding needs of community service organisations – and the Tasmanians they support.
The Liberals’ underfunding is putting both community service organisations and the Tasmanians who rely on them at risk. Burnout is increasing as workers are being pushed beyond safe limits.
At a time when Tasmanians need more help than ever, the Liberal Government must give community service organisations the funding required. The Liberals can’t continue to watch and do nothing as more Tasmanians slip through the cracks.
