On February 22, United Way Australia, in conjunction with United Way Worldwide, will participate in a revolutionary eight-day global giving campaign spanning more than 60 countries around the world. “Everyone Gives” expects to be the most extensive and inclusive global giving event ever attempted, benefiting more than 200 non-profits around the globe. What do you …read more
Normally I would say that it only seems like yesterday that it was January 2011, however this time around January 2011 seems like a long time ago. If I were sitting where I am now, this time last year, then I would literally be over my head in brown water and so would thousands of …read more
Tanya Plibersek, the Minister for Social Inclusion and Minister for Human Services, yesterday launched the National Volunteering Strategy at the Volunteering Australia Conference. The development of this strategy is the culmination of consultation and research overseen by Minister Plibersek and previously, Senator Ursula Stephens. A key element to the consultation was a National Volunteering Strategy …read more
Sometimes I think that businesses leave their brains in the office. Sounds a little harsh but so often I see businesses with the best of intentions, not apply their business brains to their work in the community. Business leaders know that they operate in a dynamic world in which the market is ever-changing with new competitors launching new …read more
A few weekends ago whilst weeding in the garden I listened to a program that talked about one of the most impressive Social Innovations I have heard of for a long time. Read more
To address the issue of young people disengaging from school and instead helping them strengthen their capacity for the future, UWA formed a coalition with Good Beginnings and invested in key school programs. Good Beginnings provides practical, community-based parenting support programs to ensure children get the best start in life. It targets children in vulnerable …read more
CanDo4Kids has developed a movement assessment and early intervention program for children between the ages of 3 and 16. It is used to identify children who are significantly behind their peers in motor development – the skills needed to carry out tasks like tying shoelaces, writing, balancing, catching a ball, walking and jumping. The younger …read more
Like in NSW United Way has also partnered with Good Beginnings in Doveton (Victoria) where we support their ‘Let’s Read’ program. Let’s Read has been incorporated into the existing parenting groups that Good Beginnings helps and offers ongoing early childhood learning support and parenting education and encouragement to disadvantaged families. As a result of our …read more
In Perth, United Way has collaborated with CLAN Midland (Community Links and Networks) and the Dyslexia- SPELD Foundation to deliver key education initiatives. UWA supports a number of CLAN Midland programs including Families and Schools Together (FAST), Baby FAST, Let’s Read and Parental Guidance Recommended and Food Cents – all which involve engaging and working …read more