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For the past eight years, the Community Foundation has been supporting and providing opportunities to people in Melbourne s inner north through its Pathways to Employment grants program. This major granting activity strengthens local employment through funding organisations to run innovative and creative programs that unlock people s potential. This year, $360,000 will be distributed to 20 charitable organisations in Darebin, and Yarra. These not for profit organisations have been supported as they add value to people s lives, and accelerate their progress to enjoy local economic participation, prosperity and opportunity. As well as giving money, the Foundation has partnerships with businesses, trusts and foundations, schools, not for profit organisations, local governments, individuals and families to match money with opportunities and talent in the inner northern region. We are a safe pair of hands for anyone wanting to invest money to strengthen the social and economic fabric of our communities. We are delighted to offer this significant financial contribution that builds on people s strengths and local assets, as it ensures that individuals, families and communities have the opportunity to make their contribution to a strong and prosperous region. 2016 Pathways to Employment Grants supported by: Many thanks to our hosts, Islamic Museum of Australia. (03) 8689 1967 innernorthfoundation.org.au
Asylum Seeker Mentoring Program The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre 12 month mentoring program works with people seeking asylum to help them create their own pathways to independence. Greer Allen 03 9326 6066 asrc.org.au Australian Vietnamese Women s Association Provides pathways to employment for Vietnamese people with disadvantaged backgrounds who would find applying for jobs extremely difficult without this support service. John Thuy 03 9428 9078 avwa.org.au CERES Community Environment Park CERES is a unique provider of education and training, volunteer opportunities and work experience in a range of social enterprises within horticulture and permaculture for marginalised groups and individuals. Lorna Pettifer 03 9389 0123 ceres.org.au City in the Community In partnership with Matchworks, City in the Community will deliver a program that incorporates job skills training, preparation for work and physical activity for young unemployed people with a mental illness. Sue Crow 03 9457 1765 melbournecityfc.com.au
Conscious Creative Inc. (Homeless of Melbourne) Provides homeless people with education and vocational training in retail, financial assistance for accommodation, guaranteed employment after successful graduation and social support from the Ladder Foundation during training. Robert Gillies 0433 331 461 theconsciouscreative.org Cultural Infusion Trials an innovative small business accelerator that recruits science qualified migrants as Science and Intercultural Communicators to Victorian Schools. Through the Cultural Infusion Schools Program, they will be mentored and trained, connecting them to curriculum expertise. Yarra Ann Woelk 03 9412 6666 culturalinfusion.org.au Fawkner Community House The project seeks to address structural barriers to economic inclusion using strength based methodologies, by bringing marginalised newly arrived jobseekers and employers together in order to open up opportunities for employment. Meredith Lawrence 03 9357 4631 fawcomhs.com.aug ern Local Learning & Employment Network As part of a three year program, the campaign will involve a coordinated, collaborative, co-designed effort to develop workforce development programs that have a strong relationship with local business and employers. David Kennedy 0432 540 725 inllen.org.au (03) 8689 1967 innernorthfoundation.org.au
Life Saving Victoria Limited In partnership with YMCA, this project seeks to engage youth from CALD communities in Yarra, and Darebin through targeted, culturally sensitive water safety education and skills based learning within the aquatics and emergency services industries. David Holland 03 9676 6900 lsv.com.au Marist Youth Care $19,400 Hammertime Women s Network (HWN) will build the capacity of women to work in skilled trades in building, landscaping and related industries. The HWN project educates and empowers women with interests or aspirations to enter these non-traditional trades. and Darebin Rachel Burns 03 9380 2065 maristyc.com.au Mission Australia Charcoal Lane, along with the William Angliss Institute of TAFE and a traditional owner of the Taurgurong clan, will collaborate to deliver an eight week accredited Certificate 1 in Tourism to provide a better understanding of Aboriginal history. Yarra and Darebin Laura Reinwald 03 8615 2218 missionaustralia.com.au Outer Urban Projects Limited $10,000 The project is a continuation of the Zone 2 program currently being delivered in and Darebin which aims to support and generate a culturally diverse northern wave of new artists. Yarra and Darebin David Ralph 03 9350 6517 outerurbanprojects.org
Preston Neighbourhood House This project will develop the existing Step Up to Work program to include real life (low risk) employment opportunities through the development of a micro business or social enterprise. Preston Chris Lombardo 03 9484 5806 prestonhouse.org.au Rotary Club of Richmond Next Step Trust $10,000 To connect with, support, guide, mentor, train, educate, provide work experience for disadvantaged young people enrolled at Collingwood College and Fitzroy High School. Yarra Tim Baker 0412 568 531 rotarynextstep.org.au SisterWorks Incorporated Retail space to sell and showcase Sisters products to increase work opportunities and create a Business which includes Design Lab, Business Lab and Work Lab. Luz Restrepo 0422 633 432 sisterworks.org.au The Social Studio $22,500 The Social Studio s work experience support program will provide practical, on the job training and experience to people from refugee and migrant backgrounds that often face significant barriers to securing employment in Australia. Yarra Jessica Bishop 03 9417 2143 thesocialstudio.org (03) 8689 1967 innernorthfoundation.org.au
Victorian Association for the Care and Resettlement of Offenders $25,000 Provides unemployed people with hands-on training in a workshop environment and an opportunity to learn how to repair and maintain their bikes as well as how to socialise in a supported setting. Yarra David Jablonka 03 9605 1900 vacro.org.au YMCA Youth and Community Services $10,000 Through a 10-week self-development program, support is provided to disengaged and disadvantaged young people to assist with their education and skills to increase employability, develop confidence and help them set achievable goals, develop leadership skills and build their resilience. Chris Arena 03 9403 5000 ymca.org.au Youth Projects $30,000 Interested employers will be engaged pro-bono to be interviewed by young people who will assess employer responses, ask employers difficult questions and gain insights into how employers actually think. Melanie Raymond 03 9304 1900 youthprojects.org.au Youthworx $18,100 A 15-20 minute pilot episode of NORTH will be developed that follows a dysfunctional group of friends as they transition into adulthood. Youthworx will employ and empower young people and expand their employment opportunities whilst working on inclusive, talent escalating, high-quality original TV content. Hayden Layton 03 9386 1232 youthworx.org.au
Our Approach At the Community Foundation, we re a safe pair of hands to turn money into value through grantmaking. Partnering is at the heart of philanthropy, and we know that giving of time and money is crucial to prosperous, connected and cohesive communities in Melbourne s inner north. Our Foundation gives people the opportunity to have a positive impact in a unique and meaningful way. There are many ways people and organisations can support our work, and we invite people to come to the table as community builders. Your support has the power to unlock very meaningful social change, and we would love to have a conversation with you about your aspirations to help us create enriching outcomes for our local community. Testimonial Dear Ben, Sandie and the Community Foundation Board, I am writing to thank you for your generous support of Scarf over the past couple of years. The Employment Pathways grants have allowed us to continue program delivery (providing opportunities to countless young asylum seekers and refugees) whilst substantially building our capacity as a social enterprise. In particular, last year s grant really reinvigorated the organisation and saw us making some much-needed changes to our business model and branding. This opportunity was instrumental in Scarf thriving, making 2015 our busiest year yet, with 40 trainees completing our program and 70% of them finding meaningful employment. Thank you so much for your support of Scarf. I really appreciate that beyond funding Scarf, you have also generously offered employment to various graduates at Foundation events, and promoted Scarf Dinners and campaigns to your networks. All of this has greatly assisted us in reaching our objectives and helped us to grow our reach. Kind regards, Hannah Coleman, SCARF Stay In Touch Sign up for our newsletter: 192 High Street, Northcote 3070 ABN: 33 542 897 543 innernorthfoundation.org.au (03) 8689 1967 info@innernorthfoundation.org.au facebook.com/innernorthfoundation Want to find out more about ways to support the? Please complete this form and leave with Ben Rodgers, Executive Officer or Sandie Baskin, Philanthropy Manager who will contact you to start the conversation: Title: First Name: Surname: Phone: Email: