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Is a non-profit organisation that trains and supplies assistance or companion dogs to one of the 2.8 million (ABS 1998) Australians with a physical disability.
In 2006 United Way raised $20,000 from its Corporate Partners which contributed to Assistance Dogs’ “Companion Dog Placement” Project. The project met the costs of training a dog which was then placed with a disabled child to assist them in leading a much fuller life, increased their self-esteem and improved psychological well being.
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Asthma Foundation of NSW
The Asthma Foundation of NSW informs and educates the community, liaises with government and other bodies on asthma related issues and supports people with asthma and their carers on how best to achieve a full and healthy lifestyle that controls asthma.
In 2006 United Way raised $10,875 from its Corporate Partners which contributed to the Asthma Foundation NSW’s “Children’s Asthma Camp 2006” Project. The aim was to hold a camp at the Dept. of Sport and Recreation’s Milson Island campsite on the Hawkesbury River for 8-12 year old children suffering from asthma. Here the kids participated in organised activities, exercise, daily asthma education and had fun. The effect is not only immediate but lasts providing the children with self sufficient, long term management of their asthma and improving their quality of life by allowing them to participate in social activities uninhibited by their condition.
Your donation working at the Asthma Foundation of NSW
Aunties and Uncles
Aunties and Uncles Co-operative Family Project Ltd is an "extended" family, non-judgmental friendship and mentoring network. Aunties and Uncles is a registered charity with trained coordinators who assess and screen adult volunteers and evaluate the needs of socially and emotionally disadvantaged families, then link them together for ongoing support.
Its patron, Rachel Ward (actor) is also an Aunty to a little girl through the service.
In 2006 United Way raised $23,600 from its Corporate Partners which contributed to Aunties and Uncles’ “Bankstown” Project. The aim was to link 4 vulnerable children in the Bankstown area to caring volunteer ‘aunts’ or ‘uncles’. The children witnessed positive role models, received support, encouragement, friendship and stability. Both the children and parents had respite from their stressful situations that largely contributed to keeping the family units intact.
Australian Foundation for Disability (AFFORD)
AFFORD is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing Jobs, Skills and Accommodation for people with disabilities. It operates on the core principle that values people and their differences and encourages all to attain their best in life.
In 2006 United Way raised $17,000 from its Corporate Partners which contributed to AFFORD’s’ “Sensory Equipment” Project. The aim of the project was to increase the availability of resources for clients with a sensory disability so they can develop interactive and communication skills while helping them to relax and calm those with challenging behaviours.
Blacktown Alcohol & Other Drugs Family Services Inc.
BADFS is a community based innovative, progressive non-government organization that works with individuals, families, groups, communities and organizations to address alcohol and other drug (AOD) issues in the Blacktown Local Government Area. They are an example of a small organization that operates within a paradigm of cooperation with other enterprises to address alcohol and AOD abuse issues.
In 2006 United Way raised $7,500 from its Corporate Partners which contributed to BADFS’ "Crisis Telephone Information, Counselling and Referral Service" Project. BADFS receives over 300 calls per month to this telephone service. United Way’s contribution helped BADFS’ frontline phone workers connect clients to a qualified counsellor, in a reliable and convenient way.
Boys’ Town Engadine
The Salesian Society of Priests and Brothers are responsible for the work of Boys' Town. It provides a comprehensive service to adolescent boys and their families who are at risk of family breakdown, but who want to restore their relationships. Boys' Town provides family and individual therapy, academic and life skills education, and residential care for the boys.
In 2006 United Way raised $10,000 from its Corporate Partners which contributed to Boys’ Town’s “Mickey Magone” Program. It is an early intervention behaviour management program for a group of 6 Year 3 boys who were removed from the local Catholic primary school because of the adverse impact their behaviour was having in the school. The program helps remove the barriers these boys are experiencing by delivering more concentrated educational and behaviour management focus.
Breakfree Foundation
In 1998, a group of Sutherland shire business people formed the BreakFree Foundation. Their goal was and continues to be, to provide alcohol and other drug education and support programs to children and the community in southern Sydney.
Andrew Ettingshausen is the Patron of the registered charity Breakfree Foundation Limited.
In 2006 United Way joined with its Corporate Partner State Street to raise $12,000 which contributed to Breakfree’s “Camp Breakfree” Project. It is a week long outdoor adventure, early intervention program for young people from early to middle high school, who have been identified by the school as lacking in “life” and academic ability. It teaches leadership, teamwork, goal setting, self-awareness and decision making skills, which increases their self esteem and assists them in making good life choices.
Calvary Hospital Kogarah Inc.
Calvary Health Care Sydney is a public health care facility specializing in palliative care and rehabilitation. It operates under the auspices of the Little Company of Mary and is affiliated with South East Health Service of Sydney.
In 2006 United Way raised $7,560 from its Corporate Partners which contributed to two Calvary Hospital Projects. One was the development of a Patient and Carer Relaxation and Stress Management Group together with a Carer Support Group. The other was an update of the Calvary Bereavement Care Team’s “Healing After Loss” booklet that United Way had previously helped fund the first edition in 2002.
CanTeen
CanTeen is the national support organisation for young people (aged 12-24) living with cancer. The touchstone of CanTeen is the belief that young people, through meeting and talking with one another, are better able to cope with the uncertainties of a cancer diagnosis. Through a wide range of camps and programs, CanTeen encourages Members to share their experiences, make great friends...and of course, have fun!
In 2006 United Way raised $10,000 from its Corporate Partners which contributed to Canteen’s “Wotzon Magazine” Project. Each quarterly edition is sent to over 300 members. The members both write for and read the magazine which provides a forum for their issues and gives them crucial support from other young cancer sufferers.
Centipede
Glebe School Childcare Centre Inc. provides a service for 5 to 12 year olds that caters for local children from disadvantaged backgrounds. They have implemented programs that focus on positive behaviour, self esteem and access to opportunities.
In 2006 United Way raised $49,457 from its Corporate Partners which contributed to Centipede’s “Glebe Child Care Centre”. Some of the activities provided;
- Breakfast, afternoon tea and a late meal for up to 70 children
- Referral for families in crisis
- Practical support ie food, clothing, counselling, etc
- Indigenous programs (over 40% of children are indigenous)
- Support students transition to high school
- Reduce truancy
- Advocacy
Child Abuse prevention Service
CAPS is a non-government, non-political, non-sectarian and non-threatening primary prevention service formed in 1973. Its aim is to alleviate child abuse in all its forms by stopping child abuse before it starts by offering ongoing support to parents, caregivers and children 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
In 2006 United Way raised $12,000 from its Corporate Partners which contributed to CAPS’ “Parent Awareness” Project. This project’s objective was to raise the community profile of child abuse and how to access CAPS’ 24 hour 1800 Crisis Line. For maximum effect the project was launched during National Child Protection Week with the slogan “Child Abuse is Everyone’s Business”.
Claffy House
Is a special work of St Vincent de Paul Society that provides crisis accommodation for single women and women with children who are homeless. Claffy House has a partnership with Port Jackson Community Housing Company, this provides longer term accommodation needs and reduces the chance of their clients re-entering crisis accommodation.
In 2006 United Way raised $30,840 from its Corporate Partners which contributed to Claffy House’s “In the Drivers Seat” Project. The funds went to employing an Outreach Worker who provides additional short term support until specialist services can take over.
Community Outreach Ministries
Provides services to the community addressing the specific needs of youth, disadvantaged families, intellectually, physically or psychiatrically disabled people. Its founder George Capsis received the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2006 for service to the community through the Community Outreach Ministries of the Baptist Union of Australia.
In 2006 United Way raised $18,500 from its Corporate Partners which contributed to Community Outreach Ministries’ “Operation Safehouse” Project. Services, centered in the Sutherland Shire in the south of Sydney are provided by volunteers (the organisation has no paid staff), in 2006 they were;
- Operation of 3 houses for long term accommodation for homeless and disadvantaged youth.
- 24 Hour Emergency hotline - receives an average of 45 calls a week.
- Caringbah Help Centre.
- Operation of a street van to monitor and assist young people who wander about the streets, parks and beaches during the early hours.
Early Education (EarlyEd) Inc.
EarlyEd is a non-profit early childhood intervention programme for children with disabilities or delays in development. It provides services to children, their siblings and families. Because 70% of the children attend a preschool or childcare center EarlyEd visit these centres to deliver services as well as providing them from either the North Sydney or Rosehill centres.
In 2006 United Way raised $10,000 from its Corporate Partners which contributed to EarlyED’s “North Sydney Building Extension Fit Out” Project. These funds went toward furnishing a larger classroom, a parent room, staff room, office and an additional teaching room.
Easy Care Gardening Inc.
Easy Care Gardening has been toiling for over 17 years to deliver low cost volunteer gardening and lawn mowing services to frail, aged or people with a disability and their carers on Sydney’s upper North Shore. They also convert gardens to low maintenance, recruit, train and support volunteers.
In 2006 United Way raised $9,420 from its Corporate Partners which contributed to Easy Care Gardening attracting, that year, 105 new volunteers, 160 new clients and provide tools and safety equipment so the service could be delivered to 738 frail, aged or disabled clients by 224 volunteers.
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Epilepsy Association of NSW
Epilepsy Action provides education and support services to children and adults with epilepsy or other seizure disorders across Australia. 134,000 Australians experience the unpredictable and often debilitating effect of epilepsy. More still have seizures provoked by triggers like sudden high fever or concussion.
In 2006 United Way raised $10,000 from its Corporate Partners which contributed to Epilepsy Association’s “Phoenix” Project. The project comprises a series of 4 personal development and health rehabilitation camps facilitated by epilepsy educators and conducted over a 12 month period. Phoenix gives families and sufferers the opportunity to develop to their full potential, improve health and quality of life by eliminating barriers arising from their condition.
Family Drug Support
Family Drug Support (FDS) was formed after its founder Tony Trimingham lost his son to a heroin overdose. FDS is a non-religious and non judgemental organization primarily made up of volunteers who have experienced first hand the trauma and chaos of family members with drug dependency. FDS supports families by a seven day, 24 hour telephone line Australia-wide.
In 2006 United Way raised $10,000 from its Corporate Partners which contributed to FDS’ “Peer Drug Education” Project. Assisted in establishing trained volunteers in various Sydney locations to carry out FDS peer support and other services.
Forsight Foundation
The Forsight Foundation for the DeafBlind is a not-for-profit organisation that operates 7 community group homes catering for 32 very high need, adults throughout the Sydney metropolitan and Nepean areas. Their aim is to promote, encourage, foster and develop the care, accommodation, communication and training of adults who are blind and deaf, many of whom have multiple disabilities.
In 2006 United Way raised $9,000 from its Corporate Partners which contributed to the Forsight Foundation’s “Capital Works” Project. The aim of the project was to build a covered walkway driveway at the Villawood group home. This provided safe, all-weather protection for the 5 residents to the external laundry. It increased the level of independence, achievement and self esteem for the residents.
Your donation working at the Forsight Foundation
Hopestreet
HopeStreet is an initiative of the Baptist Churches of NSW and ACT, begun in 1983 as Baptist Inner City Ministries. The Women’s Space drop-in centre is open each day during the week. Other agencies working with these women are health agencies who promote “safe” sex work. Hopestreet’s aim is to assist women avoid or exit the sex industry.
In 2006 United Way raised $20,000 from its Corporate Partners which contributed to Hopestreet’s “Women’s Space for the Homeless and Street Sex Workers” Project. The Women’s Space gives access to resources such as;
- Safe place to meet and discuss issues
- Washing and showering facilities
- Food
- Counselling
- Employment training and job location
- Other critical facilities
Inala
Inala means ‘place of peace’, it provides a wide range of services including, Post School Programs, Employment, Training and Residential Services. Its client group comprises people who primarily have an intellectual disability, with many having multiple disabilities. All services are based in Sydney’s North West.
In 2006 United Way raised $10,000 from its Corporate Partners which contributed to Inala’s “Mingara Accessible Outdoor Area” Project. Mingara is a post school program assisting young adults (18+) to develop their independence, personal skills, interests and to participate in the life of the community. The property it runs from is on a slope and therefore much of the area is underutilized. The project was to level the land at the rear of the building, provide wheelchair access, create a screening hedge and garden area.
Infants Home Child and Family Services
The Infants’ Home Child & Family Services is a not-for-profit organisation committed to providing high-quality specialised services to children and families in our community.
In 2006 United Way raised $13,000 from its Corporate Partners which contributed to the Infants Home Child and Family Services’ “Children’s Art and Play Therapy” Project. This program delivered individual art therapy sessions to 11 children aged 3-5 years. They participated at the Centre for Early Intervention because of a disability or of being at risk. Through Art and Play they were able to increase their resilience and sense of self worth. Parent’s of the children were offered a 10 week, 2 hour group sessions.
The Joseph Varga School
The Joseph Varga School is registered as a special, non-profit, non-government school for children from 5 to 18 years of age, with a particular interest in providing educational programs for the individual child. It provides for children in crisis, those emotionally disturbed, with a learning disability or behaviour disorder.
In 2006 United Way raised $11,177 from its Corporate Partners which contributed to the Joseph Varga School’s “Intervention Support for Children In Crisis”. This lead to counselling support for students that helped them build behavioural, emotional and life skills.
Learning Links
Learning Links is an Australian charity and non-profit organisation formed to help children who have learning disabilities, difficulties and developmental delays and their families. Their services include early childhood intervention, full cognitive, developmental and paediatric assessments. The children they help range in age from birth to 18 years old.
In 2006 United Way raised $135,901 from its Corporate Partners which contributed to Learning Links’ “Helping Kids with Difficulty Learning from Sydney’s East” and “Reading for Life” Projects. The Helping Kids project provided better resources to improve the learning environment of their Eastern Suburbs branch to ensure the children overcome their learning difficulty which will give them the same opportunities as their peers. The Reading for Life project is a 10-15 week volunteer reading program aimed at helping primary school children who are ineligible for government or other funding to help them with their reading. Its aim is to lift their self esteem, confidence and motivation.
Lifeline Northern Beaches Inc
Lifeline was founded in 1963 by the late Reverend Dr Sir Alan Walker. Lifeline receives a call every minute with over 450,000 per year. Lifeline’s services operate from 60 locations nationally.
In 2006 United Way raised $2,945 from its Corporate Partners which contributed to the Lifeline Northern Beaches Inc’s “Youth Welfare Assistance Program” Project. Lifeline was able to supply Woolworths vouchers for food and personal items, emergency financial support for accommodation, some health costs, job search expenses, travel costs and educational expenses to the youth of Sydney’s Northern Beaches.
Mater Dei Ltd
The Bethany Early Intervention Program is an integral part of Mater Dei. This program supports babies and young children with developmental delay, in the form of group and home based therapy. Mater Dei is administered by a Board of Directors under the auspices of the Sisters of the Good Samaritan.
In 2006 United Way raised $10,500 from its Corporate Partners which contributed to Mater Dei’s “Bethany Early Intervention Programme.” The funds helped reduce the waiting list for a program that provides individual assistance to children professionally identified with areas of difficulty. Therapists work with the children and their families to enhance the development of their daily social interaction skills.
Mercy Arms - Catholic Healthcare Services
Mercy Arms Community Care is a division of Catholic Healthcare a not-for-profit organization that operates a wide range of health, residential and community services for frail older people and people with a disability. The Mercy Arms is a renovated Waterloo hotel which provides facilities for a variety of community services in inner Sydney.
In 2006 United Way raised $8,890 from its Corporate Partners which contributed to Mercy Arms’ “Refurbish the Mercy Arms Day Centre Kitchen” Project. Its aim was to provide appropriate food preparation facilities for older homeless people to learn to prepare and cook nutritious meals that improved their health and general wellbeing while enjoying the companionship of others.
Motor Neurone Disease Association of NSW Inc
The Motor Neurone Disease Association of New South Wales Inc (MND) is a registered charity and support organisation which, through specialised services, works for people with all types of motor neurone disease, their families and carers.
In 2006 United Way raised $7,280 from its Corporate Partners which contributed to MND’s “Rest Easy” Project. The project’s aim is to fund the purchase of best quality mattress overlays to reduce the incidence of pressure sores in the immobile MND sufferer and decrease the amount of times the carer has to turn the sufferer while they are in bed.
Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Australia
Music therapy is a form of therapy that uses music as the tool for communication, change, transformation and healing or well-being. Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Australia (NRMTA) operates through the Golden Stave Music Therapy Centre, based at the Penrith campus of the University of Western Sydney at Kingswood. The Centre offers a music therapy clinic, training and research facilities.
NRMTA’s patron is Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC, Governor of New South Wales. They are also supported by many high profile music industry members.
In 2006 United Way raised $11,492 from its Corporate Partners which contributed to Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy’s “Music for Life” Project. This project brings residents of Aged Care facilities to the Golden Stave Centre for music therapy and socialising. Not only does this provide an outing it is a form of diversional therapy that improves the residents quality of life.
North West Disability Services Inc
North West Disability Services (NWDS) is a non–profit community organization established in 1982. NWDS believes in the right of people with disabilities to live a full and valuable life within the community. They have a number of facilities in the Baulkham Hills local government area.
In 2006 United Way raised $4,900 from its Corporate Partners which contributed to NWDS’ “Break Away Camp” Project. A 3 day camp that allows attendees to visit a new location develop friendships while developing skills in meal preparation, working in a group, accessing community activities and personal hygiene. It also gives carers a much needed break.
Odyssey House
Since Odyssey House's inception in Australia over twenty years ago, it has helped more than 25,000 people with drug and alcohol problems. Odyssey House provides residential and non-residential rehabilitation programs for men and women with a drug, alcohol or gambling problems. When appropriate, the dependant children of residents participating in the program may also receive accommodation and support.
In 2006 United Way raised $10,520 from its Corporate Partners which contributed to Odyssey House McGrath Foundation’s “Softfall Installation” Project. The parent's and children's program at Odyssey House makes it possible for parents who are in the rehabilitation program to live with their children. There is a playground with equipment in place available but due to current safety guidelines the area must be fitted with Softfall before it can be used. United Way Sydney’s sponsorship made this possible at Odyssey House.
Pathways - Early Childhood Intervention Inc
Pathways provide play-based early childhood intervention and family centered programs for children with delays in their development in the Leichhardt, Marrickville and Ashfield local council areas. They are a non government, not for profit organization licensed with the Department of Community Services NSW.
In 2006 United Way raised $16,800 from its Corporate Partners which contributed to Pathways’ “Individual Early Intervention and Crisis Service for children with Autism ” Project. This is a one to one program that assists children and their families with difficulties that cannot be met in a group session. Families will also receive 25 hours of crisis support as required.
Rainbow Club Australia
Rainbow Club Australia Inc was founded by Mr Ron Siddons MBE in 1969 to provide swimming tuition for children with disabilities. There are now thirteen clubs located at Bondi, Cronulla, Campbelltown, Epping, Lindfield, Liverpool, Newington/Leichhardt, Revesby, Warringah, Sutherland, Orange, Geelong Victoria and Noosa Queensland.
The Patrons of Rainbow Club are Murray Rose AM and Bruce Baird Federal Member for Hughes
In 2006 United Way raised $10,000 from its Corporate Partners which contributed to the Rainbow Club’s “Revesby Club ” Project. Allows 32 children to undertake swimming instruction for 40 weeks per year from 2.5 to 4 hours each session. They and their parents also have the opportunity to form friendships and support networks.
Riding for the Disabled Association (NSW)
Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) is a voluntary, not for profit, organization which provides riding instruction and other activities associated with riding and harness driving for people with disabilities. RDA provides opportunities for people of all ages to enjoy a safe, stimulating, healthy, therapeutic and recreational sport.
In 2006 United Way raised $15,000 from its Corporate Partners which contributed to the Riding for the Disabled Association’s “Tall Timbers” Project. Riding for the Disabled Association (NSW)’s Tall Timbers group was able to deliver an equestrian program to children and adults with a disability. This assists in their physical and mental development by improving co-ordination, muscle development, mobility, fine and gross motor skills which leads to better self esteem.
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RiverLink Interchange Inc
Riverlink is a community based non-profit organization that provides respite services to Carers who are currently caring for people with a disability. Riverlink is a member of Interchange NSW which is the Peak body for Respite Care services in NSW.
In 2006 United Way raised $10,000 from its Corporate Partners which contributed to the RiverLink’s “Riverlink Camp” Project. This funding was used to assist Riverlink hold weekend and school holiday camps for children and young people with a disability aged 8-25. The camps provide respite for the Carers while the campers undertake stimulating, fun activities which gives them a sense of independence.
Royal Far West Children’s Health Scheme and Services for the Aged
Royal Far West Children's Health Scheme is a non-government organisation that facilitates access to health services for children from country NSW. Each year, approximately 3,500 children access its services. They also own and operate four aged care facilities.
Their patron is Her Excellency, Professor Marie Bashir, Governor of NSW.
In 2006 United Way raised $10,000 from its Corporate Partners which contributed to the Royal Far West Children's Health Scheme’s “Positive Parenting Program ” Project. This program enhanced the parenting skills of parents of children with challenging behaviours. The outcome was to provide families with coping mechanisms that promotes the potential of young people who may not reach the potential without additional family support.
Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children
The Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children provides education, school, preschool, support services, help and information for deaf children and blind children, as well as children with multiple impairments and disabilities.
In 2006 United Way raised $10,000 from its Corporate Partners which contributed to the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children’s “Early Learning Program ” Project. This program caters for children with a hearing impairment. They enter the program from the time of diagnosis until school entry. Families learn strategies to communicate with their children in ways which best develop language.
Shepherd Centre
Aims to assist children who are deaf and hearing-impaired achieve spoken communication within the family, the educational setting and within the wider community by involving parents and the community in the education and development of the child. To develop the skills of the parents and carers, by providing an intensive infant and preschool program, so that children may acquire speech and language, principally using their residual hearing with the use of appropriate listening devices (eg. hearing aids or cochlear implants).
In 2006 United Way raised $12,000 from its Corporate Partners which contributed to the Shepherd Centre’s “Family Support Initiative” Project. Allowed the Shepherd Centre to educate children and families in their own home. This alleviated stress associated with getting very young children to the Centre which gave them more time to achieve the goal of teaching their children to listen and speak.
St George Backstop Family Support Service Inc.
Family support service that aims to provide support to children aged between 0 - 5 years living in the St George area. Services include outreach family support, advocacy, court support and financial assistance.
In 2006 United Way raised $11,010 from its Corporate Partners which contributed to the St George Backstop Family Support Service’s “Backstop Bus Pickup Service” Project. Ensures that families who are often financially disadvantaged and socially isolated can take part in the group activities at the centre.
Stepping Out Housing Program
Stepping Out is a community based organisation run by women for women survivors of child sexual assault and their children.
In 2006 United Way raised $12,000 from its Corporate Partners which contributed to the Stepping Out’s “Recreational, Educational and Therapeutic Activity” 2006 Project. It was a 12 month program for women and children accommodated at Stepping Out that decreased social isolation and stress, encouraged self care, provided activities otherwise not available due to economic or emotional factors and minimised the risk of future crisis and a return to homelessness.
Technical Aid to the Disabled (TAD)
In 1973 George Winston AM and a group of eight engineers volunteered their technical skills to assist people with disabilities. Their goal is to provide innovative technical solutions, personalised equipment and advice to people with disabilities and their carers that enhance quality of life, provide independence and allow participation in the community.
In 2006 United Way joined with its Corporate Partner State Street to raise $12,000 which contributed to TAD NSW’s “Easing Emotions” Project. TAD designed and constructed a rocking chair that provided a motion not available in commercial products. It was for use by Dementia sufferers. There is no cure for Dementia but the sometimes intense emotional disturbance sufferers feel can be treated by various therapies including motion. The movement of the chair aids in settling the client allowing them to cope with their emotions.
Ted Noffs Foundation Inc
The Ted Noffs Foundation (TNF) today continues the legacy of Ted Noffs by providing essential services for young people and their families who are experiencing drug and alcohol problems and related trauma. Their range of programs for young people are all based on leading research, continually evaluated and government endorsed.
In 2006 United Way raised $25,000 from its Corporate Partners which contributed to TNF’s “Vocational Education Program” an early intervention service aimed at helping young people with alcohol and drug (AOD) issues. Due to a reduction in AOD consumption by those in the program annual criminal activity reduced significantly. These reductions were;
- Property offences from 42.5% to 15.4%
- Offences against persons from 30% to 10.3%
- Vandalism from 25% to 5.1%
- Driving offences from 27.5% to 10.3%
Wesley Mission – Mangrove Mountain Retreat
Mangrove Mountain Retreat is a conference and recreation centre just out of Sydney for child and family programs, church retreats, school camps, holiday camp, sponsorship programs for disadvantaged and disabled people.
In 2006 United Way raised $10,000 from its Corporate Partners which contributed to Wesley Mission’s “Disabled Children’s Adventure Playground” project at the Mangrove Mountain retreat. The playground and equipment allows disabled children to be physically and emotionally stimulated which increases their self esteem and self confidence.
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Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA)
YWCA NSW is dedicated to improving the lives of Australian children through creating and delivering high quality, volunteer based mentoring programs. Big Brothers Big Sisters is part of a national professionally run mentoring program that provides children and young people with positive adult role models who offer support and friendship.
In 2006 United Way joined with its Corporate Partner State Street to raise $9,449 which contributed to YWCA’s “Volunteer Skills Development and Training” Project. Sydney’s Big Sister Big Brother program’s aim is to develop the self-worth and confidence of the young person through the experience of having a caring and positive adult friend in their lives who listens, understands, accepts and respects them. The healthy development of every child is enhanced by positive, nurturing, mentoring relationships.