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Andrew Brown and Kat Wong

Community funding to help break disadvantage cycle

The government will invest almost $20 million to improve youth health, education and employment. (Aaron Francis/AAP PHOTOS)

Federal funds being used to provide more localised support to disadvantaged people will help make Australia fairer, the treasurer says.

The Commonwealth will spend almost $20 million over five years to establish Partnerships for Local Action and Community Empowerment, which will help design and deliver programs that address issues like youth development, health, education, employment and youth justice.

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