Randwick Council invests $140,000 in community partnerships
- Published Date
- 03/09/2014
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- Council, Heritage, Art & Culture, Exhibitions, Awards & Competitions
A respite program for homeless women, local Indigenous markets and programs to help women and children experiencing domestic violence are among the community-based activities to receive funding in Randwick City Council's 2014 Community Partnerships Funding Program.
Randwick Council has this week contributed $140,000 to assist a seven not-for-profit and community-based organisations continue to deliver services to disadvantaged residents.
Randwick Mayor Scott said he was blown away by the dedication shown by the organisations and their volunteers.
"I commend each of these organisations on their commitment, dedication and sheer hard work, particularly the often 'behind-the-scenes' work of the many volunteers that contribute their own time to lend a helping hand," Mayor Nash said.
"These programs are all aimed at making the City of Randwick more inclusive, more supportive of its marginalised residents, as well as boost awareness of the many services that are available in our City.
"Randwick Council is able to show our support to a few of the many organisations who achieve so many great things among our community. These organisations and services have developed some worthy programs that, quite frankly, I couldn't imagine the Randwick community going without."
The cheques were presented to the organisations by Councillor Brendan Roberts, on behalf of Mayor Scott Nash, at a ceremony at Randwick Town Hall recently.
The programs to receive the funding are:
Organisation | Name of Project & Description | Group |
B Miles Woman's Foundation | Break Through RespiteFunds to provide a 3 day off-site respite program for a group of women where they can build on their life skills, break the cycle of isolation and promote community inclusion. There will be structured activities to help them face anxiety, fears, social isolation, and build self-esteem and positive personal outcomes. | Homeless women with mental illness who are socially & economically marginalised |
Eastern Suburbs Community Youth Association (Bondi Youth Accommodation) | Greenlight MovementFunds for a coordinator to develop a website with on-line booking system, marketing and community plan, and operational costs. Whole project is a learn-to-drive mentor program. The Project is designed to help disadvantaged young people to gain driving licenses to improve employment opportunities and secure jobs. Young people are paired with volunteer mentors who supervise their learner driving using the Greenlight Movement's car. | Young people at risk of homelessness |
First Hand Solutions | First Hand Black Markets and WorkshopsFunds for monthly coordination of the markets and workshops, marketing and advertising of their markets and workshops at Bare Island aimed at generating employment opportunities for the local indigenous community | La Perouse local Aboriginal community, local community & residents |
Kooloora Soldiers Settlement Community Centres Inc. | Supporting South Ward children and families living in Housing NSWFunds to provide a comprehensive development and support program for families including those attending the Centre's playgroup. This program aims: to link families to other services they may need such as, vacation care, specialist services; to coordinate the delivery of outreach support service at the centre; and to provide referrals to families to other relevant services. | Housing NSW families living in the South Ward |
The Deli Women and Children's Centre | Women's Domestic Violence Program SuiteFunds to deliver programs aimed at helping women who have experienced domestic violence. Activities to be provided include Women's Domestic Violence (DV), Moving Past DV Therapy, Mindful Meditation, and Flourishing DV workshops to provide a range of support options and strategies to help them through their stage of the healing process. Funds are also to be used for child-minding. | Women and Children experiencing DV in Randwick, Botany & Sydney LGAs |
Waverley Youth Services | Safe Summer SurvivalFunds to support the youth run peer education program providing promotion and education about risks associated with alcohol and other drugs and safe sex practices. This is an outreach services that operates from a van that services Randwick and Waverley LGAs. | Young People aged 15 -25 |
Weave Youth and Community Services | Future leaders, peer mentoring, role modelling, literacy, cultural and life skills program Funds towards the extension of Kool Kids Club, life skills, and literacy programs for children after school and holidays. | Aboriginal & other children 'at risk' aged 7-14 and their families. |