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Community Housing Providers will receive relief from rent rises in the private market with an immediate $7.5 million funding boost to keep properties available for social housing tenants.

The additional investment from the NSW Government will be used to retain rental properties that are home to families in social housing who have not been affected by the rising private market rents.

Member for Manly, James Griffin MP said that this is a welcome relief for local community housing providers in the Northern Beaches whose private rental properties used to assist clients are subject to increased rent.

Local organisations in Manly can now apply for funding to support local community projects thanks to the NSW Governments Clubgrants program, Member for Manly, James Griffin MP said today.

Mr Griffin said Clubgrants allow local community groups to build or upgrade community facilities and a new round opened on 27 June, with applications welcome from not-for-profit organisations.

“$12.5 million is available this year for new or upgraded facilities across sport and recreation, arts and culture, disaster readiness and community infrastructure,” Mr Griffin said.

The call is out for organisations to help fill a calendar of engaging and empowering activities for older people during the 2023 NSW Seniors Festival.

Member for Manly James Griffin MP said the $200,000 NSW Seniors Festival Grants Program supports initiatives that encourage people aged 60 or over to stay healthy, connected to their community and active.

“This is an opportunity to celebrate or build on the diverse skills and interests of seniors in our community in areas like art, sport, health or technology,” Mr Griffin said.