2016 Make the Difference!
Grants
Since 2007 Future2 has committed $1.8 million in grant funding to community programs. Learn more about the programs we have supported below.
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Future2 Grants
EACH - Headspace
Port Macquarie, NSW
Program Name: Holyoake Drumbeat Program
Nominated by: Warrick Affleck CFP
The Holyoake Drumbeat program is an evidence-based music program which draws from the Aboriginal culture and aims to build resilience through rhythm. It focuses on different relationship themes such as peer pressure and low self-esteem.
Application supported by Warrick Affleck CFP®
The Carevan Foundation
Albury, NSW
Program Name: Kids Cooking and Caring
Nominated by: Neil Evans CFP
The Kids cooking and caring program has provided in excess of 50,000 meals since 2009. Carevan works with year nine students in local secondary schools who plan, develop and cook meals for less fortunate children in their community. Carevan provides a safe and friendly environment where children receive a wholesome meal and they can be themselves without the distraction of issues at home.
Application supported by Neil Evans CFP
BestLife Inc
QLD
Program Name: BestLife Sleepovers
Nominated by: David Larman CFP
BestLife is an early intervention response for families and individuals to provide support for young people with intellectual and/or physical disability who are socially isolated, to enable them to become young adults living in the community with people they like, doing things that matter. A completely unique approach to helping people living with disability, the BestLife vision is to ensure young people (regardless of ability) and their families have the opportunity to enjoy a better and brighter future.
Application supported by David Larman CFP®
Kimberly Group Training
Kununurra, WA
Program Name: KGT Hospitality Program
Nominated by: Lisa Farnell CFP
The KGT Hospitality pre-employment program is focused on equipping the most disadvantaged youths in the Kimberley region with the necessary employment and life skills they need to join mainstream employment. Guaranteed jobs are made available during the program and upon graduation.
Application supported by Colleen Walter CFP®
Waringarri Media Abroginal Corporation
Kununurra, WA
Program Name: East Kimberley Kids Media Participation
Nominated by: Peter Farrar CFP
East Kimberley Kids Media Participation program has been developed to be a voice for school children living in a dysfunctional environment where suicide, family violence, drug and substance abuse are prevalent and affecting school attendance. The grant will be used to write and consolidate the program as a tool to encourage children to go to school.
Application supported by Julie Matheson CFP®
Multicultural Youth South Australia Inc
Adelaide, SA
Program Name: MYSA's Little Miss Fix It' Program
Nominated by: Yee-Wah Hooi-Duran CFP
The MYSA ‘Little Miss Fix it’ program targets young women aged 12-25 years, from multi-cultural backgrounds, to improve their independent living skills and ultimately their future education and employment outcomes. The focus of the program is on building skills and knowledge, as it is more often than not held by men and aims to reduce reliance on male partners and/or family members.
Application supported by Yee-Wah Hooi-Duran CFP®
West Moonah Community House
Moonah, TAS
Program Name: West Moonah Community House
Nominated by: James McCulloch
The L1 Licence Training Program provides a practical way to improve the employment prospects of young adults with low literacy skills, as well as those from non-English speaking backgrounds living in Tasmania. It teaches and encourages safe and responsible use of our roads with the goal of reducing the number of juvenile and adult offences connected with unlicensed driving.
Application supported by James McCulloch CFP®