A REGIONAL summit that brings allied health professionals together to discuss gaps in alcohol and drug services has received a welcome boost in the form of a grant.
The regional summit, organised by Substance Misuse Limestone Coast (SMLC), received a $19,000 grant through Stand Like Stone Foundation in partnership with OneFortyOne.
SMLC project officer Sophie Bourchier said it was pleasing to be able to bring the summit back.
“We are very thrilled … to be able to bring the summit to Mount Gambier once again to support our drug and alcohol sector,” she said.
“And we are thrilled to be collaborating with Stand Like Stone for that to happen.”
Stand Like Stone chief executive Roger Babolka said partnering with OneFortyOne to deliver grants over the last 10 years has put over $350,000 towards community projects.
“There’s no doubt that over the last decade the support that’s been provided to the Limestone Coast community as a result of this partnership has been immense, and contributed to many successful projects across the entire region,” he said.
OneFortyOne Jubilee Sawmill general manager Nigel Boyd said the aim this year was to support projects focused on mental health, community resilience and First Nations.
“Each year we’ve been able to support projects with ongoing positive impact,” he said.
“We are very pleased to be able to contribute to these organisations and be a small part of the work they’re doing to help so many people.”
Other groups that received grants include Naracoorte Men’s Shed, Tatiara District Council, #matessavingmates and Open Space Contemporary Arts.