The new facility, located on the outskirts of Penrith, will include emergency housing, long-term accommodation units, mental health support, education and job training programs, and 24/7 on-site care. The project is being developed in partnership with Mission Australia and local youth services, ensuring the shelter meets the specific needs of the region.
Cleary’s decision to transform his own property into the shelter, rather than fund a separate development, has been widely praised as a selfless and deeply personal commitment to social change.
NRL CEO Andrew Abdo called the move “one of the most significant philanthropic gestures in Australian sport,” adding, “Nathan is setting an example not just for athletes, but for all Australians.”
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