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Ansvar announces $250,000 Community Education Program Grant Recipients

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Another year, another $250,000 in grants awarded by Ansvar! We are delighted to announce our 2019/2020 Community Education Program successful grant recipients! This year’s programs vary from providing support to grandparents looking after their ‘at-risk’ grandchildren to educating aboriginal young women and girls on life lessons such as empowerment and positive partner relationships.

The grants are provided to support sustainable program for Australians under the age of 25, promoting ongoing education, skill training programs that make a significant difference to the lives of the participants. Some organisations received grants of up to $50,000.

Ansvar CEO Warren Hutcheon said: “We are very proud of our Community Education Program and inspired by the phenomenal work that this year’s eight recipients do to better the lives of Australia’s young people. Funding for non-profit organisations becomes more and more of a challenge every year, and Ansvar looks forward to watching these amazing organisations make a positive impact in so many people’s lives.”

The 2019/ 2020 grant recipients are:

– Batyr: batyr@school
– Puuya Foundation: Empowered Women and Girls
– Huntington’s NSW ACT: Huntington’s Youth Connection
– Support Kids in Pain: SKiP Pain Education
– QLD Police Citizens Youth Welfare Association. PCYC Townsville: Indigenous Youth Marine Licencing
– Books in Homes: The Rotary DG Family Project – Books for Kids
– We Care Community: School’s Empowerment and Education
– Grandparents for Grandchildren SA: Supplementary Education and Sports Fund

Every year Ansvar receives more than 270 applications for grants of up to $50,000. The money goes to organisations that provide education, skills training and other programs helping vulnerable youths.

For instance, Support Kids in Pain will use the grant to fund their ‘SKiP Pain Education’ program which is a combination of therapy sessions and group education to children with chronic pain. Data collected during the pilot shows that participation in the SKiP program resulted in 66% of children returning to full-time school and normal activity, despite their pain, and 50% experiencing a reduction in medication use.

Philipa Duthie, Grants Officer, Support Kids in Pain “We are thrilled to have been awarded this grant and are extremely grateful to Ansvar for their support of our community pain management program.”

To read about this year’s successful recipient’s program details, click here.
Visit www.ansvar.com.au/community-education-program for more information on our Community Education Programs grants.

(Pictured are recipients from a previous year) 

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Grant applications deadline fast approaching

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Every year Ansvar grants up to $250,000 to worthy not-for-profit organisations and the application deadline for our new round is fast approaching on Monday 14th October.

Many Australian not-for-profit organisations, big and small, have received grants over the years to help fund or fully fund their projects.

Sammy D General Manager Brigid Koenig, one of our recent Community Education Program grant recipients, said the primary target of the “Don’t Let It Be Game Over” project is young people, male and female, between 10 and 16 who are engaged in sport, and their parents.

“It is every child’s right to play safely, but unfortunately unrealistic expectations of players, coaches and parents can lead to violent outburst both on and off the field.”

“The Ansvar grant this year will help us reach an estimated 1,500 young people, club officials and parents.”

Applications can be made by going to https://ansvar565.e.wpstage.net/community-education-program/

Our 2018/ 2019 grant recipients are nationwide and focus on education, empowerment and outreach support for Australian youth:

– Cerebral Palsy Alliance:Building Futures for Young People with a Disability
– Earbus Foundation of Western Australia:Healthy Ears for Life (HELP)
– Sammy D Foundation:Don’t Let It Be Game Over – Junior Sports Violence Prevention
– The Pyjama Foundation:The Love of Learning
– Doncare:iMatter
– Enough is Enough Anti Violence Movement Inc.:LOL Therapy
– Nulsen Disability Services:Nulsen Youth Patron
– Red Frogs Australia: High Schools “Party Safe” Education
– Melbourne Anglican Benevolent Society Inc.: Brimbank Anglican Church New Migrant and Refugee Outreach
– Sunshine Butterflies:Our Backyard Jam Social Enterprise

Pictured are participants in the Anglicare Waves of Wellness program that was based in NSW.

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Ansvar grant to help put Sunshine Butterflies into jam!

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Specialist Insurer Ansvar has given $10,000 to help QLD’s Sunshine Butterflies Disability Support Service kick off a jam-making business involving people living with a mental and/or physical disability.

The donation is part of Ansvar’s $250,000 National Community Education Program (CEP) grants to 10 not-for-profit organisations across Australia in 2018/19.

Sunshine Butterflies Founder and CEO Leanne Walsh said the Ansvar funding “would help the three stages of production from growing the herbs and fruit, to covering the design and marketing costs, and finally the packaging and labelling costs”.

“About half of all working-age people with a disability are not in the labour force. This program will change that for our members, giving them a real sense of community involvement,” Mrs Walsh said.

A registered NDIS provider, Sunshine Butterflies provide a range of educational and recreational services including: early intervention programs, sport and recreation programs, educational and life skills programs.

Sunshine Butterflies offers a ‘one-stop-shop’ for disability support services, at their hub ‘Our Backyard’, a purpose-built, highly unique, and tranquil 5 acre oasis in the Noosa hinterland.

Ansvar CEO Warren Hutcheon said: “We are very proud of our CEP Grant Program and inspired by the phenomenal work that this year’s ten recipients do to better the lives of Australia’s young people. Funding for non-profit organisations is more of a challenge every year, and Ansvar looks forward to watching these amazing organisations make a positive impact in so many people’s lives.”

Every year Ansvar receives more than 250 applications for grants of up to $50,000. The money goes to organisations that provide education, skills training and other programs helping vulnerable youth.

A review panel assess applications in October each year.
Go to www.ansvar.com.au/community-education-program for information about CEP.

Below is a Thank You video from the team at Sunshine Butterflies.

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Ansvar Grant For Sammy D Foundation Violence Prevention Program

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Specialist Insurer Ansvar has given $30,000 to the Sammy D Foundation to help it deliver 30 Violence Prevention Programs to a range of junior sporting clubs.

The donation is part of Ansvar’s $250,000 national Community Education Program (CEP) grants to 10 not-for-profit organisations across Australia in 2018/19.

The Sammy D Foundation was established in 2008 in response to the tragic death of 17 year old Sam Davis from an unprovoked one punch assault.

Sammy D General Manager Brigid Koenig said the primary target of the “Don’t Let It Be Game Over” project is young people, male and female, between 10 and 16 who are engaged in sport, and their parents.

“It is every child’s right to play safely, but unfortunately unrealistic expectations of players, coaches and parents can lead to violent outburst both on and off the field.”

“The key objectives of the program are to educate people about the impact of violence, especially the potential deadly impact of one punch, and to support parents and playing officials to be positive role models,” Ms Koenig said.

“The Ansvar grant this year will help us reach an estimated 1,500 young people, club officials and parents.”

Ansvar CEO Warren Hutcheon said: “We are very proud of our CEP Grant Program and inspired by the phenomenal work that this year’s ten recipients do to better the lives of Australia’s young people. Funding for non-profit organisations is more of a challenge every year, and Ansvar looks forward to watching these amazing organisations make a positive impact in so many people’s lives.”

Every year Ansvar receives more than 250 applications for grants of up to $50,000. The money goes to organisations that provide education, skills training and other programs helping vulnerable youth.

A review panel assess applications in October each year.
Go to www.ansvar.com.au/community-education-program for information about CEP.

Below is a Thank You video from the team at Sammy D Foundation.

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Ansvar Helps Red Frogs expand “Party Safe” Education Program

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Specialist Insurer Ansvar has given $20,000 to Red Frogs Australia so it can rapidly expand its High Schools “Party Safe” Education Program in Queensland.

The donation is part of Ansvar’s $250,000 national Community Education Program (CEP) grants to 10 not-for-profit organisations across Australia in 2018/19.

Red Frogs is a highly-respected support program for young people from the ages of 13 – 30 in universities, high schools, festivals, sports events, skate parks and during Schoolies week.”

“One key objective is to mitigate the harmful effects of alcohol and drugs at a time when students are most impressionable and vulnerable,” said Red Frogs Founder and CEO Andy Gourley.

“Currently Red Frogs Australia provides educational programs to almost 70,000 students nationally. With help from friends like Ansvar, we hope to double the coverage of the program over the next 10 years,” Mr Gourley said.

Ansvar CEO Warren Hutcheon said: “We are very proud of our CEP Grant Program and inspired by the phenomenal work that this year’s ten recipients do to better the lives of Australia’s young people. Funding for non-profit organisations is more of a challenge every year, and Ansvar looks forward to watching these amazing organisations make a positive impact in so many people’s lives.”

Every year Ansvar receives more than 250 applications for grants of up to $50,000. The money goes to organisations that provide education, skills training and other programs helping vulnerable youth.

A review panel assess applications in October each year.
Go to www.ansvar.com.au/community-education-program/2018-2019-cep-grant-recipients for information about CEP.

Below is a Thank You video from Red Frog’s Founder and CEO, Andy Gourley.

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$20,000 Ansvar Grant for Leadership Inclusiveness Program

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Specialist Insurer Ansvar has given $20,000 to Nulsen Disability Services for a unique program which encourages Year 10 and 11 students to actively improve the quality of life for people with disabilities.

The donation is part of Ansvar’s $250,000 national Community Education Program (CEP) grants to 10 not-for-profit organisations across Australia in 2018/19.

Nulsen Community Engagement Coordinator Emma Gardiner said the Nulsen Youth Patron Program, available in three Perth schools, aims to foster youth leadership, self-development, and service to the community.

“People with disabilities, students, and their communities all benefit from the program. It increases disability awareness, helps create a socially-accepting community, and fosters empathetic, emotionally intelligent leaders.

“Students participating in this year-long program are taught enhanced public speaking and leadership skills, which empowers them to be more effective community leaders and advocates for people with disabilities,” Ms Gardiner said.

Ansvar CEO Warren Hutcheon said: “We are very proud of our CEP Grant Program and inspired by the phenomenal work that this year’s ten recipients do to better the lives of Australia’s young people. Funding for non-profit organisations is more of a challenge every year, and Ansvar looks forward to watching these amazing organisations make a positive impact in so many people’s lives.”

Every year Ansvar receives more than 250 applications for grants of up to $50,000. The money goes to organisations that provide education, skills training and other programs helping vulnerable youth.

A review panel assess applications in October each year.
Go to www.ansvar.com.au/community-education-program/2018-2019-cep-grant-recipients for information about CEP.

Below is a Thank You video from Nulsen Disability’s Community Engagement Coordinator, Emma Gardiner

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Ansvar grant to help Doncare deliver violence presentation program

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Specialist Insurer Ansvar has given $25,000 to Doncare’s “iMatter” Program which is responsible for teaching young people to have an active role in preventing violence and inequality in their communities.

The donation is part of Ansvar’s $250,000 national Community Education Program (CEP) grants to 10 not-for-profit organisations across Australia in 2018/19.

Doncare CEO Doreen Stoves said the Ansvar grant would help fund a program co-ordinator who is responsible for recruiting, training and supervising young volunteers aged 18-25 who take the anti-violence message into schools, and sporting and community groups.

“We believe the young people who participate in our workshops will play a significant role in shifting attitudes in our community – away from domestic violence and inequality, and towards healthy and respectful relationships,” Ms Stoves said.

Ansvar CEO Warren Hutcheon said: “We are very proud of our CEP Grant Program and inspired by the phenomenal work that this year’s ten recipients do to better the lives of Australia’s young people. Funding for non-profit organisations is more of a challenge every year, and Ansvar looks forward to watching these amazing organisations make a positive impact in so many people’s lives.”

Every year Ansvar receives more than 250 applications for grants of up to $50,000. The money goes to organisations that provide education, skills training and other programs helping vulnerable youth.

A review panel assess applications in October each year.
Go to www.ansvar.com.au/community-education-program/2018-2019-cep-grant-recipients for information about CEP.

Below is a Thank You video from Doncare’s CEO, Doreen Stoves.

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Ansvar announces $250,000 Community Education Program Grant Recipients

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Specialist Insurer Ansvar today announced the 10 community organisations that will share $250,000 in funding that is provided to specifically assist vulnerable and disadvantaged young Australians.

The donation is provided from Ansvar’s national $250,000 Community Education Program (CEP) for 2018/ 2019. This the 25th year anniversary of the grants program.

The 2019 recipients are:

1) Cerebral Palsy Alliance NSW
2) Earbus Foundation WA
3) The Sammy D Foundation SA
4) The Pyjama Foundation NSW
5) Doncare VIC
6) Enough is Enough Family Violence Care NSW
7) Nulsen Disability Services WA
8) Red Frogs QLD
9) Melbourne Anglican Benevolent Society VIC
10) Sunshine Butterflies QLD

Each of these organisations will receive a grant of between $10,000 and $50,000.

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Ansvar CEO Warren Hutcheon said: “We are very proud of our Community Education Program and inspired by the phenomenal work that this year’s 10 recipients do to better the lives of Australia’s young people. Funding for non-profit organisations becomes more and more of a challenge every year, and Ansvar looks forward to watching these amazing organisations make a positive impact in so many people’s lives.”

Ansvar Australia is a specialist insurer providing cover and risk management services to the faith, community, care, heritage and education sectors.

Every year Ansvar receives more than 250 applications for grants of up to $50,000. The money goes to organisations that provide education, skills training and other programs helping vulnerable youth.

 

A review panel assess applications in October each year.
Go to www.ansvar.com.au/community-education-program for information about CEP. For program details on our successful recipients click here.

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Ansvar is a leading specialist provider of insurance and risk management services to faith, community, care, heritage and education sectors in Australia. Ansvar partners with brokers to deliver its services under Ansvar Insurance, Ansvar Risk and Ansvar Personal.

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2018/2019 Community Education Program Applications Open

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We are now inviting applications from worthy not-for-profit organisations for grants of up to $50,000 from Ansvar’s annual $250,000 Community Educations Program (CEP).

THE CEP grants support sustainable programs for Australians under the age of 25, promoting on-going education and skills to make a significant improvement to the lives of participants.

Ansvar chief executive Warren Hutcheon said the CEP grants were purposely focused on helping the young.

“We want to provide valuable support to improve and enrich the lives of young people so they may be able to contribute positively to the community in which we all live.”

Since the grants were first awarded in 1994, Ansvar has contributed more than $10 million to education and life skills programs reaching thousands of young people across Australia.

Applicants need to show that their programs support Australian youth in one of two categories:

– Empowerment and Education, or
– Outreach and Support

Applications can be made by going to: www.ansvar.com.au/community-education-program

Applications close on Monday 15 October 2018.

Many Australian not-for-profit organisations, big and small, have received grants over the years to help fund or fully fund their projects.

WA’s Ocean Heroes Surf Safety Program for autism sufferers was able to fund a van for its 2018 program, pictured with our WA State Manager Grant Bowen.

“This grant will provide Ocean Heroes with a set of wheels, allowing us to become a more mobile unit and completely self-sufficient,” said Ocean Heroes co-founder Sam Moyle.
“It gives that helping hand to grow as a charity, allowing us to host more regional events throughout Western Australia.”

Hunter Life Education in Newcastle is providing an education program for 1800 students thanks to their 2018 Ansvar Grant.

“The funding from ANSVAR will allow us to deliver a specialised program to students who are most at risk,” said Hunter Life Education Executive Officer Sarah Gray.
“This aligns perfectly with our objectives of providing learning modules in partnership with schools to give students the best life education advice possible.”

 

– Previous Community Education Program grant recipients can be viewed here
– If you’re applying for a grant please review our FAQ’s section here

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Reengaging disadvantaged young mothers with education

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Mother and son looking out of window

Program: Breaking the Cycle and Building Bridges

Zoe Support is one of our seven successful 2017/ 2018 Ansvar Community Education Program grant recipients. It is a community based organisation operating within Mildura and surrounding districts. Breaking the Cycle and Building Bridges program will target disadvantaged and disengaged pregnant and or young mother to reengage with education.

The grant will cover half of the funds required for the program and will allow an Education Support Officer to be employed. The ES Officer will provide professional services to support young mothers’ transition back to education. They will also help to address barriers to successful education such as housing, transport and flexible pathways to obtain their qualifications.

Key Objectives:

-To increase the number of young pregnant and parenting mothers engaged in education in the Mildura region.
-To assist young pregnant and parenting mothers to reconnect with education to improve their overall economic outcomes for the future.
-Through improved education success, potential for increased employment outcomes and developed social capacity.

Expected outcomes from the program

With the on boarding of the Education Support Officer, Zoe Support can improve effectiveness and efficiencies to assess and address barriers to young parents ready to engage in education, training and employment.
Zoe Support aim to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for parents and children, along with increasing numbers of families accessing local health and community services.