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Ricky Grace charity loses federal funding for Girls Academy as government backs new providers
Staff and community members say they are shocked after the charity that runs Girls Academy, founded by former Wildcats player Ricky Grace, missed out on federal funding for its flagship school mentoring program for Indigenous girls.
Key points:
- The charity that founded Girls Academy has been unsuccessful in securing funding for the program
- The Federal Government says the Girls Academy program will be expanded and run by new providers
- The Government says it is working with the new providers to ensure existing staff are offered employment
The Federal Government has instead backed new providers to deliver what it says will be an expanded service.
While the news has been met with dismay by some, other Indigenous leaders say the government’s…
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