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St Vincent de Paul Qld call for stronger families, stronger future in anticipation of State Budget 

CALLING FOR STRONGER FAMILY SUPPORT IN TODAY'S STATE BUDGET

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<p class="Paragraph SCXW216778710 BCX0" paraid="1589150794" paraeid="{d2d19380-011a-4b26-93e3-919c5346d207}{44}"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW216778710 BCX0">The St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland welcome<span>&nbsp;</span>an anticipated<span> $1b boost towards social and community housing in today's State Budget, with hopes for further support of vulnerable Queensland families to come.</span></span>&nbsp;</p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW216778710 BCX0" paraid="1740110873" paraeid="{d2d19380-011a-4b26-93e3-919c5346d207}{50}"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW216778710 BCX0">Chief Executive Officer Joe Duskovic outlined seven key priorities that would help uplift Queensland families and children, including secure housing, early intervention services, education, training and employment pathways and ensuring no families were living in poverty.</span>&nbsp;</p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW216778710 BCX0" paraid="407844488" paraeid="{d2d19380-011a-4b26-93e3-919c5346d207}{56}"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW216778710 BCX0">“Access to safe, secure housing is one of the most important ways we can protect our families – but not the only way,” Mr Duskovic said.</span>&nbsp;</p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW216778710 BCX0" paraid="837534980" paraeid="{d2d19380-011a-4b26-93e3-919c5346d207}{62}"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW216778710 BCX0">“We’ve<span>&nbsp;seen a renewed focus into child safety which is welcome, but&nbsp;</span>it’s<span>&nbsp;important we also protect children from poverty,&nbsp;</span>homelessness<span>&nbsp;and social isolation.&nbsp;</span></span>&nbsp;</p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW216778710 BCX0" paraid="1022491258" paraeid="{d2d19380-011a-4b26-93e3-919c5346d207}{68}"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW216778710 BCX0">“If we can build systems that support families early, removing barriers<span>&nbsp;</span>that<span>&nbsp;</span>keep families trapped in hardship, we can create a better future for the next generation – and for Queensland.”</span>&nbsp;</p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW216778710 BCX0" paraid="706933724" paraeid="{d2d19380-011a-4b26-93e3-919c5346d207}{78}"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW216778710 BCX0">The St Vincent de Paul Society have also shared their support the Queensland Council of Social Service (QCOSS) ‘Raising Queensland’ campaign, which calls for a Families Strategy that coordinates commitments across all areas of government, from health to housing to education.</span>&nbsp;</p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW216778710 BCX0" paraid="435297046" paraeid="{d2d19380-011a-4b26-93e3-919c5346d207}{84}"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW216778710 BCX0">The QCOSS report found that 61 per cent of Queensland parents are struggling with day-to-day costs, with 14 per cent of parents running out of food within the last 12 months.&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;</p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW216778710 BCX0" paraid="2013650560" paraeid="{d2d19380-011a-4b26-93e3-919c5346d207}{90}"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW216778710 BCX0">“What we invest into our families now will shape the foundation of our future,” Mr Duskovic said.&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;</p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW216778710 BCX0" paraid="339068824" paraeid="{d2d19380-011a-4b26-93e3-919c5346d207}{96}"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW216778710 BCX0">The 2026-27 Queensland Budget will be announced later today.</span></p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW216778710 BCX0" paraid="1120538718" paraeid="{d2d19380-011a-4b26-93e3-919c5346d207}{102}"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW216778710 BCX0">St Vincent de Paul Queensland’s priorities include:</span>&nbsp;</p>
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