Organisation

The Masomo Mbele (School First) Foundation provides specialised services to the Africans and Australians’ children, youth, parents, and community in Greater Shepparton. We build up communities by educating, advocating for, and providing early detection, preventive, and intervention programs in the areas of education, culture differences, employment, housing, health, social inclusion, family violence prevention, mental health, one on one therapy, safety, and career development.

We aim to increase education opportunities and amplify the voices of youth from diverse backgrounds and wider communities to have a voice, heard and listening to. We want young people to have a sense of hope and identity, and to overcome enormous challenges to build a greater life in Australia and contribute something to the community and to Australian society while also give back to those in need in developing nations.

Funded Project: Echo Hope Program

Four unique programs will be delivered to support young refugees with a focus on sharing stories, legal education and English language classes, homework club and ICT support and building employment skills.

Organisation

The Family Haven provides a safe space where parents and carers and  their  children are welcomed with no referral or appointment. It is located in the same premises as the Mooroopna Anglican Church at 15-17 Young Street, Mooroopna (the old SPC canteen) and is open Tuesday to Thursday from 10am - 2pm. 

Parents and children can relax, engage with staff and volunteers, share a meal and connect with other parents.  The focus is on play and fun.  The Family Haven also offers transport and is able to pick families and children up and drop them home. 

Funded Project: Life Links Coordinator

A Life Links Coordinator will be employed at the Family Haven in Mooroopna. This role will provide specialised and individual support to young people and guardians of young people to navigate services, respond to challenges and provide mentorship.

Organisation

We're an innovative, award winning registered health promotion charity that wraps mental and physical health and wellbeing initiatives into an off-road touring format. We work with individuals, groups, and communities to foster a more connected, inclusive, and caring society. Established in late 2019, we're quite small but growing. We currently have a full time and two part-time casual staff and 12 volunteers. Our board consists of volunteers and we rely on volunteers to assist us in the delivery of our multi-day camps. About a third of our funding comes from donations, a third from grants, and a third from the NDIS.

Project Funded: Justice Diversion Program

Delivery of a one year justice diversion program for 14-17 year olds, referred by members of the Hume Regional Aboriginal Justice Advisory Committee, through adventure four-wheel drive camps.

Organisation

Mental Health First Aid® Australia offers a range of comprehensive skills based early-intervention courses. All our courses are based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and mental health professionals.

Our courses teach participants about the signs and symptoms of mental health literacy and teach the practical skills needed to support someone experiencing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves.

Mental Health First Aid training course participants also learn about the types of help and supports available and how to help someone access the support they need.

Project Funded: Mental Health First Aid Training

This project will provide free internationally recognised training in Youth Mental Health First Aid for groups and individuals. The program will support those working or living with adolescents including parents, school staff, sports coaches and youth workers.

Organisation

The Mooroopna HUB is an impressive community resource where you can:

• meet, talk and make friends;
• develop new skills; 
• engage in life-long learning; 
• volunteer; 
• find out about other local services or activities; and
• take up an activity for fun and enjoyment. 

We also have rooms for hire. The Mooroopna Education & Activity Centre is supported by the Victorian Government. Take the time to drop in and discover all the services on offer.

Funded Project: Art Mural

Mooroopna Education and Activity Centre will work with local vulnerable and disengaged youth as well as collaborating with community leaders with the aim of combatting graffiti, increasing town pride and building relationships between participants.

Organisation

We are dedicated to empowering individuals and families from refugee backgrounds to thrive and succeed in their new lives. With a strong commitment to community support and advocacy, we work tirelessly to provide comprehensive services that promote independence, integration, and self-reliance.

Funded Project: English Lessons

The Umoja Empowerment Group will provide English lessons to support young people in learning the language of job applications, how to effectively convey their skills in a job interview and how to write essays clearly in school.

Organisation

Introducing the Circle of Security Parenting Program: Building Stronger Bonds, Nurturing Happier Families and helping kids feel safer in their world!

Are you looking to enhance your parenting skills and create a loving, secure, and supportive environment for your child? Look no further than the Circle of Security Parenting Program! We are thrilled to present a transformative and evidence-based program designed to empower parents and caregivers with invaluable tools to strengthen the parent-child relationship. 

Funded Project: Circle of Security Parenting Program

The Secure Shepp Kids Project endeavours to support children and parents by promoting emotional security. Circle of Security® is for parents and carers of children aged 0 to 12 years old who would like to develop secure relationship bonds with their children to help them thrive.

Organisation

The benefits of participating in sport go beyond learning new physical skills. Actively participating in Sport will help you develop better ways to cope with the highs and lows of life. When you are playing sport, sometimes you will win, while at other you will lose. Being a good loser takes maturity and practice. Losing teaches us to overcome disappointment, cope with unpleasant experiences and is an important part of becoming resilient.

Playing sport helps us learn to control our emotions and channel negative feelings in a healthy way. It also helps us develop patience and understand that it can take a lot of practice to improve your overall skills.

Certainly, you can then apply skills like perseverance and resilience in all other areas of your life, including in at home, with friends and other social interactions.

Funded Project:

Adaptive Sports Programs: GV Gangaru Parasports will purchase specialised equipment that will support young people to participate in disability sporting programs.