KIRRAE Health Services is one of just 13 Victorian community groups to receive state government funding to help in the fight against ice.
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The health service based at the Framlingham Aboriginal Reserve will receive $10,000 for an early intervention and prevention program targeting males aged eight to 17.
The state government funding is aimed at tackling ice through “a range of localised activities, including workshops, forums, social media, music events and education programs aimed at sporting communities”.
Kirrae Health Services will use the funding through its Koko Blokes program. “Koko” is a Kirrae Whurrong word meaning “younger brother”.
The program deals with positive role-modelling and issues around drug and alcohol use, domestic violence and respect.