Ethni Inc. - Ethni Conversations
Funded in 2020 for $9,988 |
Young people, culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, mental health and wellbeing.
Partners: QPASTT, The Centre for Women and Co.
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This initiative supported young women aiming to balance their wellbeing with family expectations.
The program connects women from diverse backgrounds with the tools to build resilience and personal safety.
It also provides a safe place to foster identity and maintain good mental health.
The aim of this program is to improve communication, awareness and wellbeing.
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Lutheran Services - Hip Hop Inclusion
Funded in 2018 for $5,800 |
Access and inclusion, young people.
Partners: Keystone Disability Centre, Endeavour Disability Centre, Loganlea State High School.
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This project aimed to connect people living with disabilities and able-bodied young people. It promoted understanding and building inclusivity while developing dance skills.
As a result of the project:
- participants overcame their nerves of meeting new people
- they went on to make a welcoming and accepting space each time they met
- participants were able to share, collaborate and build friendships.
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The Centre for Women and Co. - My Friend Gordon
Funded in 2020 for $9,944 |
School-aged children and their families, domestic and family violence prevention, community resources.
Partners: The Family Place.
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This project aimed to address domestic and family violence through children's literature.
The book provided a platform to gently introduce concepts of healthy friendships to families.
My Friend Gordon portrays positive attitudes and behaviours for families.
This resource is available for families, local services and community organisations from the Centre for Women and Co.
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Queensland Conservatorium Research Centre - Sing to Connect
Funded in 2020 for $9,929 |
Young children and families, CALD communities, community resources.
Partners: Metro South Health, Access Community Services.
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Becoming a mum is daunting for most, but to do that in a new country away from friends and family can be even more isolating.
The new program has taken a different approach to ante-natal education.
For mothers from culturally diverse backgrounds, the weekly classes combine health and social skills.
Joining the singing of lullabies in the traditional languages and health care professionals.
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