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Council has provided emergency funding to 19 local community organisations to support those affected by the impact of COVID -19 (coronavirus) on the Northern Beaches. See the list of recipients and grant funded projects below.
Recipients
| Organisation Name | Project | Approved Funding (ex GST) |
|---|---|---|
| Cancer Patients Foundation | Look Good Feel Better workshops for cancer patients. Transitioning their program online with at home kits for 60 Northern Beaches residents. | $2,100 |
| Two Shoes Network | Facilitating online and in-person recreation activities and camps for young adults with disabilities from the Northern Beaches, adapting to a COVID-19 environment. | $5,040 |
| Be Centre Foundation | Play Therapy for disadvantaged children on the Northern Beaches, increasing capacity to help support children’s mental health with an increase in demand due to COVID-19. | $12,000 |
| One Meal It Makes A Difference | Expansion of the Community Co-op Northern Beaches program, distributing food hampers and essential items to meet needs of Northern Beaches residents due to COVID-19. | $15,000 |
| Sevenmile | COVID-19 business recovery training to support local Northern Beaches businesses in recovery and adapting in a COVID-19 environment. | $8,500 |
| The Link Community Care | Expansion of the COVID-19 – Carehamper program, providing staple groceries, bread and cooked meals to people in need. | $15,000 |
| Northern Beaches Multicultural Communities | Stay Connected & Protected Program – addressing social isolation and mental impacts of COVID-19 in Northern Beaches CALD seniors. | $10,400 |
| Community Northern Beaches | Expansion of the Homeless Outreach Service (HOS) – meeting additional need and providing essential crisis case management for people experiencing or facing homelessness on the Northern Beaches due to the COVID-19 pandemic. | $15,000 |
| Relationships Australia NSW | 'Radiant' – simplifying pathways to mental health and relationship support during and after COVID-19, addressing increased mental health issues associated with financial stressors and unemployment for families on the Northern Beaches. | $15,000 |
| CatholicCare Diocese of Broken Bay | Practical support for women and children leaving domestic violence, addressing increased instances of domestic violence during the COVID-19 crisis. | $10,000 |
| StreetWork Australia | KickStart mentoring through COVID-19 - supporting vulnerable young people in a pandemic affected environment. | $7,200 |
| Forest Men's Kitchen | Supporting men in isolation to cook – tackling social isolation for vulnerable seniors, providing social connection by transitioning programs online. | $5,847 |
| The Cottage Counselling Centre | Affordable counselling for people on the Northern Beaches – meeting increased demand in the community by assisting individuals struggling with anxiety and depression. | $10,000 |
| Autism Spectrum Australia (ASPECT) | Learning supports and resources for children with autism at Aspect Vern Barnett School. | $5,450 |
| Sunnyfield | Keeping positive during COVID – addressing isolation amongst shared living residents in the Northern Beaches by funding equipment and resources to engage in meaningful activities and stay socially engaged. | $5,750 |
| Lifeline Northern Beaches | Response to COVID-19 24/7 Telephone Crisis Supporter Centre Cleaning. | $3,120 |
| Police Citizens Youth Club NSW - Northern Beaches Branch | Fit for Life / Fit for Change program – expanding delivery of early intervention program for vulnerable youth to meet increased referrals on the Northern Beaches. | $11,450 |
| Bridge Housing | Bridging the Gap - supporting newly housed Northern Beaches tenants through the provision of a personalised data, hardware and support package. | $13,120.50 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society NSW | Vinnies StayingSafe A New Start – supporting the provision of emergency accommodation to families on the Northern Beaches in relation to Domestic Violence. | $15,000 |