Minister praises Jewish House at gala dinner

Jewish House is “an incredible partner” with the NSW Government in helping to tackle homelessness, Housing Minister Rose Jackson said at the organisation’s gala dinner last Thursday.

More than 700 people packed the Le Montage function centre for the event, at which former Brisbane Roar footballer Jamie Young delivered the keynote address and Operation Golda founder Shoshanah Eisner was honoured with a humanitarian award.

“Earlier this year, I released the first New South Wales homelessness strategy. This is the first time we have committed to a 10 year vision to address homelessness,” Jackson said.

“The one organisation that has always stood steadfast to encourage and demand ambition from the NSW Government is Jewish House.”

Recounting the disparate highs and lows of an extraordinary week in his football career, Young said having faith saw his through his crises.