Pubdate: Sat, 31 Mar 2001
Source: Illawarra Mercury (Australia)
Copyright: 2001 Illawarra Newspapers
Contact:  http://www.illawarramercury.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/205

EX-ADDICTS HONOURED FOR WORK

Reformed drug users have received special recognition for their work in 
regenerating Mangerton Park.

The Wollongong City Employment Training's unique work experience scheme - 
the first program in Australia to be run for reformed drug users on the 
methadone program - was highly commended in the Work for the Dole 
Achievement Awards 2000 presented this week.

Participants built walking tracks, stairs and a causeway to assist with 
drainage in the park.

Prime Minister John Howard said the work for the dole scheme was making a 
real difference in schools, community centres, parklands, child-care, 
sporting organisations and nursing homes.
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MAP posted-by: Keith Brilhart