2018 Semi-finalists
Dalwood Spilstead Service was established in 1922 to provide early intervention and support services for children at risk up to 12 years. Our funding would support the Child’s Play project helping 50 children in Out Of Home Care considered at high risk of long-term emotional disorders, using the Neuro-sequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) assessment and intervention.
Dandelion Support Network was established in 2011 to help ensure babies and children from disadvantaged families have access to nursery items essential for their safety, well-being and development. Our funding would support a project to provide cots, prams, car seats, clothing, toys and linen to a minimum of 600 disadvantaged refugee and young parent families (under 25).
Established in 2003, Life Changing Experiences Foundation helps marginalised girls grow into strong independent women. Our funding would support the SISTER2sister program, an early intervention mentoring, risk management and education program aimed at trauma recovery and empowerment, targeting up to 50 at risk girls aged 12-18 years.
Mirabel Foundation was established in 1998 to support children who have been orphaned or abandoned due to their parent’s illicit drug abuse. Our funding would go to the Breaking the Cycle program to reduce social isolation, build a sense of community and help up to 224 children develop critical life skills in a safe and nurturing environment.
Founded in 1982, SHINE for Kids provides support to children and young people with incarcerated parents. Our funding would go to the Rise Education Program, a place-based Western Sydney pilot project for at-risk primary aged children who have incarcerated parents. It would support a minimum of 18 schools and 30 students, and training for a minimum of 90 teachers and 30 volunteers.
The Pyjama Foundation, founded in 2004, aims to empower children in foster care by giving them life skills and confidence in order to change the direction of their life. There are 22,000 children in foster care in NSW and our funding would go to the Love of Learning program which includes numeracy and literacy modules, and training for 200 volunteers to mentor 200 foster children.
Talmudande helps vulnerable and homeless young people aged 12 to 21 and their families. It operates the only 24/7 crisis refuge for young people in Northern Sydney. Our funding would go to the Intensive Family Support Program to expand support into Inner Western Sydney to help prevent 25 young people from becoming homeless and the preservation of family relationships.
Established in 2006, Top Blokes works to improve the mental health, emotional resilience and community engagement of at-risk and disadvantaged young men aged 10-24. Our funding would support the expansion of their work to Northern Sydney including the employment of two youth workers, delivering 24 programs and engaging around 235 young men.