Young people from the Nambucca Valley will be able to access transport for social and recreational events in their local region, thanks to a $25,000 grant to a local advocacy group from the NSW Government.
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Minister for Regional Youth Bronnie Taylor said it was important for young people without access to private transport to have access to affordable transport services so they can participate in activities across the region.
"Youth Force identified transport as a key enabler for young people in the area and came to us with a clear plan about how we could make life better for young people in the Nambucca Valley," Mrs Taylor said.
"This funding is about making transport more accessible and helping young people reach services and facilities on offer in larger regional centres like Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie.
"It will also help bring young people from right across the Valley together to events such as sporting competitions, concerts which are so important for building stronger communities."
Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole said the funding was delivered under the NSW Government's Transport Access Regional Partnerships Grants Program (TARP), which improves services for transport-disadvantaged groups in rural and regional communities.
"We know how important transport connections are in the bush and through TARP, we're able to help fund organisations that bridge transport gaps for those in our community with limited or no access to private transport, and difficulty accessing conventional public transport," Mr Toole said.
"Initiatives like this are building on our vision for a safer, stronger regional NSW."
Member for Oxley Melinda Pavey said the funding was a huge win for the region.
"Youth Force comprises of student representatives from Nambucca High School, Macksville High School, Bowraville Central High School and Nambucca Valley Christian Community School.
"I want to congratulate the group for their advocacy and thank the generous support of the volunteers and local community organisations involved, without whom this project would not be possible," Mrs Pavey said.
