They were relied on at a point in time when they had even fewer resources. My predecessor in this role, Minister Hussen, did some very extensive consultation and engagement with the charitable sector following the initiation of the emergency community services fund to see what was next.
What we heard loud and clear from them was that they needed support to help recover from the pandemic, particularly for budget items that don't normally get supported through grants and project funding. Whether that's with regard to HR, IT or mental health supports for their staff, they were asking for a fund that would help them get their organizations back on track and help them be transformative for the 21st century.
That's what the CSRF is all about. I think there's a huge opportunity here for the charitable and not-for-profit sector to help them move into the 21st century in a more sustainable way.