Annual Grants
We are working to create change by carefully
selecting all Community Partners based on what actually works in
grass roots communities. This work is done with objectivity
because United Way is not bound by political or religious
alliances. Each of our programs is evaluated to make sure the
outcomes match expectations. Put simply our expertise is matching
people who want to make a difference with people who are making a
difference.
Drawing first on the experiences of the global United Way
movement, our focus is on the basic needs for a good life -
education, income and health. Education is essential to
getting and keeping a job to live independently. An adequate
income to pay for life's necessities and save for the future
provides families with some sense of financial stability.
Access to quality health care keeps children on track in school and
adults productive at work. If any of these elements are
missing, the others are compromised.
In 2011 we will be working colaboratively with the following
organisations to target problems in the City of Swan area:
- City of Swan Council
- CLAN (Community Links & Networks)
- Beacon Foundation
- Dyslexia Speld Foundation
An evidence based Strategy to support services that work with
the family unit to focus on helping babies achieve their potential
by enhancing pre-school readiness so children enter school
developmentally on track with literacy, social, emotional and
intellectual skills.
The key programs to support this strategy are:
Education and
Health
CLAN Midland (Community Links and Networks)
FAST (Families and Schools Together) targets
children aged 4yrs to 8yrs of age and their families. Families
attend the program together and over eight weeks learn family
skills which are proven to enhance the healthy development of
children across all developmental domains. Supporting services work
alongside the family unit to focus on helping children achieve
their potential by enhancing pre-school readiness and school
success.
Baby FAST is a multi-family group process which
builds relationships of young new parents with one another, with
their baby and with supportive adults and child serving community
agency professionals. It develops judgment of young women at a
critical family life cycle stage and uses experiential learning to
teach effective ways to maximise early brain development, health
and reduce the risk of child abuse and neglect.
Lets Read is designed to encourage parents to
have fun reading with their young children. Delivered at 4mnths,
12mnths, 18mnths and 3 1/2 yrs.
Parental Guidance Recommended and Food Cents
Participants will learn about food labelling, healthy
weight, healthy eating, practical easy cooking and
economical shopping.
First Aid Courses will be offered to
disadvantaged families to build skills and competencies in
disadvantaged communities.
Education and
Income
Dyslexia- Speld Literacy Services
Boost
Supports parents and carers to address Literacy issues in
their own children through the early years of education.
Parents attend practical workshops which guide them through
important research evidence and information regarding literacy
development. Easy to use take home kits full of practical ideas,
games and resources, allow parents to be primary change agents in
their children's learning.
Beacon Foundation
Polish Program helps Youth transition into
further studies, skilled training or work: targets young people who
are leaving school and not transitioning into either "earning or
learning" paths.
Lunch With The Girls Program supports young
women at risk of disengaging from school, lack motivation and
confidence, or do not have a significant female role model in their
lives.
You can help support these programs by donating to our
Community Impact,
click on the link here.
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