GRANTS MADE
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2003 | Projects suppported 01 July 2002 to 30 June 2003
ANGLICARE | Outside of School Hours/Care Tuition Program (OOSH)
Anglicare has established an Outside of School Hours Care/Tuition Program for children aged 5 to 12 years from Non English Speaking Background in the Cabramatta area. Many of these children have parents who have been refugees, often having suffered torture or trauma, or have one parent still living overseas, and in most cases having parents who cannot speak English. Children in these circumstances have great difficulty coping at school. The Caledonia Foundation supported the program which provides Maths and English tuition classes, as well as arts, craft and sports activities.
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ART GALLERY OF NEW SOUTH WALES | Inside Out: AGNSW Secondary Outreach Pilot Program (Stages 1 & 2 funded 2003)
Inside-Out is an outreach pilot program for disadvantaged and marginalized students. The program was structured sequentially by developing students’ experiences and engagement with the Visual Arts and the Gallery, from broad school site visits by Gallery staff (Stage 1), to focused Gallery site visits by the students (Stage 2), to intensive Gallery site mentorship (Stage 3). The participating school for the pilot (Stages 1 & 2) was Airds High School, Campbelltown, NSW.
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THE REDFERN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | Vim Events – Aboriginal Directors’ Endowment Scheme (The Theatrelab Series)
The Theatrelab Series provided the opportunity to educate a number of indigenous directors, who could then take their new found skills back to their communities. The scholarship program for Indigenous Arts Directors enabled them to work with 3 world leaders of the Theatre Industry. The Caledonia Foundation, through The Redfern Community Foundation, sponsored 3 Aboriginal Directors by assisting with their travelling expenses from WA, NT & QLD to Sydney.
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BARNARDOS AUSTRALIA | South Coast Children's Family Centre, Warrawong
Barnardos Children’s Family Centres are typically situated in the most socially disadvantaged areas of a community. Barnardos selected Warrawong, which has the highest incidence rates in the Illawarra for: low birth weight, child maltreatment, childhood injuries, low educational attainment, court convictions and defendants, household income < $26,000 per annum, recipient households for emergency relief.
The Caledonia Foundation supported the project which aims to provide a home visiting service to the children of vulnerable families, who have serious and immediate child protection concerns. The Barnardos Children’s Family Centre at the South Coast is a centre targeted towards the needs of preventative child abuse services for young children in those aged 5 years and under.
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THE BELL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY | Shakespeare In Action
Shakespeare In Action aimed to positively re-engage students at school using an interactive learning approach to Shakespeare. School children in western Sydney Schools were introduced to "Shakespeare" in the school environment. They were selected to perform in "Shakespeare" plays. Their performances were video-taped. The program was in partnership with Bell Shakespeare, Education Department, selected Schools, students & Parents. Nominated Schools supported by The Caledonia Foundation were: Airds High School; Sarah Redfern High School; Ambarvale High School; Eagle Vale High School; Campbell House School
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THE BENEVOLENT SOCIETY | A Good Start Lasts A Lifetime
(First Five Years Program)
The Benevolent Society assists many families which are not accessing mainstream services at a time when they are most in need – during the first few years of their child’s life. They are missing out on vital supports, further compounding their isolation and their sense of inadequacy.
This program is a supported playgroup at Ingleburn in Sydney's South West providing a much-needed specialist support to families with children aged 0-5 years who are at risk of abuse and neglect, or where abuse or neglect has already occurred. The Caledonia Foundation’s grant enabled the South West Sydney Scarba service improve the life chances of vulnerable children.
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EARLYED | Siblings Support Group
EarlyEd provides early childhood intervention services to children, from birth to school entry, and their families. The children may have a diagnosed disability and/or difficulties in one or more of the following areas: physical, intellectual, communication, play, sensory, social, emotional and behaviour. Each year EarlyEd assists 250 families at their two centres at North Sydney and Rosehill ((Parramatta).
The Caledonia Foundation supported the project for sibling support groups which is an important part of a preventative mental health strategy that aims to reduce the risk of siblings developing emotional and behavioural problems. The program also provides the parents with opportunities to learn more about the concerns and opportunities frequently experienced by brothers and sisters of people with special needs.
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EDUCATION FOUNDATION (Children’s Learning Fund)
The Children's Learning Fund projects aim to give educationally-disadvantaged students in Victorian government schools exciting and real learning experiences that evoke a sense of purpose and achievement in their own education. The projects are innovative, demonstrate learning outcomes, excite and engage students, and aim to connect school children with their local communities. The CLF aims to provide every encouragement to young people to positively develop their talents and stay at school to Year 12. The Caledonia Foundation supported 6 projects in 2003.
Bridges for Literacy Learning (Melton West Primary School)
One-on-one reading and writing program designed to meet the needs of "at risk" literacy students in Grades 5 and 6 who still require extra reading and writing assistance confidence before being lost in the Primary to Secondary school transition.
EDUCATION FOUNDATION | (Children’s Learning Fund) Cirkus Bizerkus
(The Grange P-12 College)
Cirkus Bizerkus promotes self-expression and develop teamwork within an otherwise difficult and aggressive class. They aim to become a group of young performers to present shows for local schools, community festivals and events, such as FREEZA and the Push.
EDUCATION FOUNDATION (Children’s Learning Fund) | Curse of
Country Kids (Murtoa College)
Years 6 and 8 students from Murtoa College and Nhill College explored the significance of science in their everyday lives in their English and Science classes in Curse of the Country Kids. Findings were presented in a picture book format. These students took leadership roles, being responsible for the organisation of key aspects of the project.
EDUCATION FOUNDATION (Children’s Learning Fund) | Mandate Explosion (Eaglehawk Secondary College)
Mandate Explosion is a school/community links project, targeting Year 9 boys. It seeks to fire boys' imagination and open possibilities on a personal, social and employment level by working with facilitators who specialize in boy's welfare and authors.
EDUCATION FOUNDATION (Children’s Learning Fund) | Eggs Alive
(Magpie Primary School)
Eggs Alive is a whole school/community initiative to broaden the curriculum by establishing a practical approach to learning about environmental issues covering recycling, food chains, soil management, raising poultry and responsible care of animals. Student self-esteem and attitudes to school and the community was developed through direct involvement of volunteers.
EDUCATION FOUNDATION (Children’s Learning Fund) | Willing Workers
for The Wetlands (Aspendale Gardens)
A teaching approach that encourages first hand experiences and concrete learning activities. Initially the project targets Grade 5 and 6 boys, but eventually the whole school. Propagation of plants from seedlings through to tree-planting in the wetlands; The children building bird feeders and nesting boxes; and the creation of a CD ROM about the area, propagation of plants and information on the school.
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Home GIANT STEPS | Visual Support Library
Giant Steps is an independent education and therapy centre catering specifically for children with autism. The school's aims and objectives are to educate and train the children (currently between the ages of 2 to 14 years) so that they are able to assimilate into the school system (with the help of a "shadow" advocate - the ultimate goal to become a productive member of society. The children learn & develop skills through the use of visual aids – The Caledonia Foundation’s support enabled the establishment of a visual support library.
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INSPIRE FOUNDATION | Reach Out Website Proposal - Service Promotion.
The Inspire Foundation’s Reach Out website helps combat the rising incident of youth suicide. Through internet access, at risk young people are able to communicate, share experiences, seek help and ultimately find a better life. The Caledonia Foundation contributed to Inspire being able to redesign its website, expand youth participation programs and support and training for young people.
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MATILDA ROSE EARLY INTERVENTION CENTRE | Part-time Teachers Aid
The Matilda Rose Early Intervention Centre (MREIC) was established in January 2001, to offer a program to meet the needs of profoundly deaf children, with additional disabilities. The Centre caters for pre-school children, and also offers a transition program to the appropriate educational placement. MREIC is a joint venture between the Carnegie Foundation and the Sydney Cochlear Implant Centre (SCIC).
The Caledonia Foundation’s grant enabled MREIC to employ a Teachers Aid to assist with the early education & development of hearing & physically impaired children who attend the Centre.
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THE SYDNEY THEATRE COMPANY
The objective of the Sydney Theatre Company’s Theatre Experience Program is to establish an introduction to live performance, exploration of theatre practice and access to behind-the scenes at NSW performance venues for disadvantaged students. The Caledonia Foundation in 2003 supported 2 of STC programs:
STC Access Program for Disadvantaged Students.
STC sought sponsorship for 3 schools participating in 3 theatre visits in NSW. By offering discounted prices to students, with the STC touring regional areas and offering work placement positions to schools, it hoped that this would give disadvantaged students an opportunity to enrich their skills and experience.
STC Education 2003 Regional Tour (Side Effects)
STC toured “Side Effects” for 2-weeks to regional New South Wales schools - to both students and teachers to create an awareness, acceptance and provoke further discussion of learning difficulties and mental illness at a school level. "Side Effects" is both a comedy and powerful drama focusing on the diagnosis of young people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and use of prescription medication to treat behavioural and learning difficulties.
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