Category: Community Education Program

Program: Career Edge

Skilling Australia Foundation is one of our seven successful 2017/ 2018 Ansvar Community Education Program grant recipients. They will use the CEP grant money to recruit 30 disadvantaged, unemployed young people. The young people will undertake three weeks pre-employment training and work placement leading to a qualification in an area identified by the Federal Governments’ as an area of skills shortage in QLD. On completion of training they will be able to complete an apprenticeship with a host employer.

The funding will allow materials and administration to be compiled to recruit the 30 young people, along with covering costs of the training in partnership with RTO/TAFE.

Key Objectives:

-To recruit 30 disadvantaged young people meeting the target audience criteria
-To provide a pre-employment job readiness training and placement program
-To support program participants to gain an apprenticeship
-Successful transition into work through the provision of mentoring services
-For young people to transition into a meaningful career.

Expected outcomes from the program

The Career Edge program aims to provide disadvantaged young people with the motivation to seek employment, along with a positive attitude towards work. Through the program they will have an understanding of potential career pathways and apprenticeships. Participants will complete pre-employment training with a high percentage commencing an apprenticeship.

Program: Life Matters “The Blueprint to Becoming a Man” Workshop

Schools Ministry Group is one of our seven successful 2017/ 2018 Ansvar Community Education Program grant recipients. Their program Life Matters “The Blueprint to Becoming a Man” Workshop targets high school aged male students, 12-17 years old. Suicide is the number one cause of death for Australian men aged 15-44.

This program will aim to educate male students and bring awareness, along with practical methods on how to overcome battles they may face as they enter adulthood.

The grant will be used to develop this new program, allowing printing and resources to be sourced and also allow for 30 subsidised workshops in South Australia. The workshop will promote awareness of suicide, and allow for healthy discussions along with providing emotion coaching enabling young men to act and help a friend before it is too late.

Key Objectives:

-To create a non-judgemental space for boys to learn, discuss and discover important tools in their journey towards becoming a man.
-Practical methods to overcome any battles.
-Equip the boys with the tools to search out positive male role models within their family and networks.
-Enable boys to decipher false and unhelpful models of manhood that modern culture serves through images and media.

Expected outcomes from the program

The expected outcome of this new program is for boys to become emotionally intelligent, and to have higher EQ. If boys can understand their emotions and with the right tools and resources to assist them in processing and managing their emotions and behaviour from a younger age, they can discover how to be an emotionally intelligent man as they grow into manhood.

Other expected outcomes are that the students will become aware of the pandemic of Australian male suicide, and become advocates for creating change in this area. Boys attending the program will be encouraged, motivated and inspired to make positive choices. Ultimately, to be able to think about what effect their life can have on other people.

Program: Elevate

One Voice for Aussie Youth is one of our seven successful 2017/ 2018 Ansvar Community Education Program grant recipients. The grant will cover the full costs of providing the first accommodation unit, based within the Life Restoration Community. The housing community will be available to young people aged 18-25 years, who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness, or those who have taken a wrong turn in life and need help to restore it.

This first accommodation unit will provide housing for 4-8 young people per year. They will have access to a program, incorporating skills based training to allow young people to obtain the necessary skills to embark in employment and become contributing members of society.

Key Objectives:

-Provide skill based training
-Improve employment aspirations
-Provide a safe and nurturing environment
-To reduce homelessness and allow young people the opportunity to complete courses to go on to meaningful employment.

Expected outcomes from the program

One Voice for Aussie Youth are expecting that the young people who will be a part of the housing community will be actively engaged in one of the organisation’s Social Enterprise Businesses’ or be employed through one of their partners. This will allow the young people who have been involved in the program to have their lives fully restored and for them to confidently move to their next chapter in life.

Ansvar is delighted to be supporting an amazing program. As always the giving of our grants is a very rewarding experience as it brings to life our values and the work we do each day. By continuing to work hard and deliver ongoing sustainable profits we can continue to give locally to these community organisations

Program: Ocean Heroes

Ocean Heroes is one of our seven successful 2017/ 2018 Ansvar Community Education Program grant recipients. They will use the CEP grant funds to continue their Ocean Heroes program. The program creates a safe, fun and caring environment for Australian youth in Western Australia with autism spectrum disorder to go surfing. The funds will contribute towards a new van, allowing more equipment to be purchased and transported to and from events. This will allow them to become fully self-sufficient and continue to grow across Western Australia, with the opportunity to host surf events in remote areas.

These events that span across a year will allow up to 1,000 youths living with autism to gain self-confidence, and be part of an organised sport activity, in a supported and structured environment.

Key Objectives:

-To enhance the lives of those living with autism through surfing
-Hold monthly surfing events to increase self-confidence and physical activity and surf skills amongst young people living with autism.

Expected outcome from the program:

The program with the help of the Ansvar CEP grant fund will allow Ocean Heroes to hold more events and across other regions around Western Australia. This will allow more children and young adults on the autism spectrum to have an opportunity to participate, regardless of where they live.
Through wider participation Ocean Heroes want to identify themselves as a major service towards Perth’s autism community.

Ansvar is delighted to support such an amazing organisation. Ocean Heroes recently received some media attention for the wonderful work that they do.

Program: Adopt-a-School

Hunter Life Education is one of our seven successful 2017/ 2018 Ansvar Community Education Program grant recipients. It is a community based, independent organisation working in partnership with schools to ensure Life Education programs are delivered to children in the Hunter region. The grant requested of $47,112 will be used to target schools specifically below the national average on the ICSEA score.

The Adopt-a-School program will provide the schools targeted with access to LE Educators, delivering classroom modules, focusing on areas such as obesity, drug use, the impact of alcohol consumption, decisions, and bullying.

It is anticipated that the cost of $26 per student covers the costs of the Educator, resources and materials for the school, van transportation and program development. Over 1800 students will benefit from the modules on offer.

Key Objectives:

-Provide at least one LE module to every enrolled student in the nominated schools.
-To empower young people to make safer, healthier life decisions
-To combat anti-social behaviour in the community.

Expected outcomes from the program

Hunter Life Education want to ensure that every student enrolled in the nominated schools receive at least one LE module. Through the education provided the students gain skills they can use to help them navigate their way through their formative years.

Participants are expected to have the tools to then make informed and educated decisions increasing the chance to make healthier lifestyle choices.

Program: Waves of Wellness

Anglicare have partnered with Waves of Wellness creating a program designed to support individuals experiencing complex mental health challenges through innovative, recovery-focused projects.

The program entitled Waves of Wellness is aimed at youth between the ages of 13 and 25 who struggle with their mental health through surf therapy. The grant will cover the full running of the program, providing three blocks of 8 week cognitive behavioural therapy alongside surf lessons to facilitate positive therapy outcomes.

The program aims to reach out to 30 young adults across three different areas within Sydney. Providing a safe space where they can bond over their common mental health struggles in an inclusive environment, alongside learning about surf safety and survival skills.

Narelle Hand, Regional Manager Community Services states:“With your donation we have been able to run 3 additional programs which will provide support for up to 30 young people. We wouldn’t have been able to reach that many people without you. We are blessed to have the support of Ansvar Insurance”.

Key Objectives:

-Waves of Wellness will service individuals who are facing complex mental health challenges
-Combine aspects of physical and mental health into recovery
-Strengthen social skills, de-stigmatising mental health struggles
-Touch on a variety of recovery tools which includes spirituality
-Improved self-confidence

Expected outcomes from the program

Anglicare aim to strengthen the connection of people who are isolated and lonely in the community. They plan to bring mental health discussion to the forefront of mainstream community interactions, to facilitate a shift in the way people view and treat mental health.

Their goal is to provide each participant with the skills and tools to not only maintain their own health and wellbeing, but to also positively influence their relationships with friends and family.

Anglicare expect to significantly reduce loneliness and isolation for participants of this program, fostering new and existing relationships. This will in turn connect participants with an established community at the culmination of the program through local churches.

Participants are expected to gain skills to develop and maintain better quality relationships in their lives, as well as solidify connections within the program group that will translate into friendships outside the program.

$250,000 awarded to seven worthy Australian non-profit organisations.

Ansvar Insurance, Australia’s leading insurance provider for the Care, Community, Education, Faith and Heritage sectors has announced the 2017/ 2018 recipients of its annual Community Education Program (CEP) grants. The grants are provided to support sustainable programs for Australians under the age of 25, promoting ongoing education, skill training and programs making a significant difference to the lives of the participants.

The Ansvar CEP Grant program was launched in 1994 and to date has donated over $10 million dollars to programs that fall into two categories – Empowerment and Education & Outreach and Support.

“We are very proud of our CEP Grant Program and inspired by the phenomenal work that this year’s seven 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”, said Warren Hutcheon CEO Ansvar.

The seven 2017/ 2018 Ansvar CEP Grant recipients and their programs:

1. Anglicare – Waves of Wellness
2. Hunter Life Education – Adopt a School
3. Ocean Heroes – Ocean Heroes
4. One Voice for Aussie Youth Ltd – Elevate
5. Schools Ministry Group – Life Matters “The Blueprint to Becoming a Man” Workshop
6. Skilling Australia Foundation – Career Edge Brisbane
7. Zoe Support Australia – Breaking the Cycle and Building Bridges

Josh Wilkins, One Voice for Aussie Youth Ltd CEO was thrilled to receive the grant from Ansvar. The CEP grant will cover the full costs of providing the first accommodation unit of a housing community. The housing community will be available to young people aged 18-25 years, who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness, or those who have taken a wrong turn in life and need help to restore it. “The hairs are standing up on the back of my neck, this funding means so much” said Wilkins.

Skilling Australia’s Amy-Lou Cowdroy-Ling in Brisbane said “We are ecstatic to receive this news and look forward to working with you”. Their Career Edge Brisbane program will provide training to enable disadvantaged unemployed young people to complete an apprenticeship with a host employer.

“Schools have been crying out for a program aimed towards this subject matter and we are excited to be able to offer this new program” said Cathy Moore, another grant recipient. Cathy is the Fundraising Manager of Schools Ministry Group and their program is Life Matters, “The Blueprint to Becoming a Man” Workshop. Suicide is the number one cause of death for Australian men aged 15-44. This program will aim to educate male students aged 12-17 years and bring awareness, along with practical methods on how to overcome battles they may face as they enter adulthood.

“Ansvar has a strong community focus and we are thrilled to be able to support these organisations. We believe all of Australia’s youth deserve the chance to reach their full potential and through the programs and services offered as a result of the grants we are helping these organisations to make a difference,” says Hutcheon.

Details on each of the programs can be viewed here

As the applications for this years 2017/ 2018 CEP Grants are nearing a close, Friday 13 October, we compiled some questions and answers that we have regularly being asked in the lead up to people submitting their applications.
If you have not yet submitted your application as you are unsure about some things please read the below.

1) Do we only offer Ansvar CEP grants to customers?
-No, the Ansvar CEP Grant Program is open to any program so long as you meet the eligibility criteria listed on the application.

2) Are the CEP Grants only offered to certain states?
-The Ansvar CEP Grant Program is a National program, open to all states across Australia. It does not matter if Ansvar do not have a presence in some regions, and will not disqualify your application.

3) What is the preferred program duration?
-Twelve months is the preferred program duration. However, we do look at all applications on a case by case basis.

4) Can we apply for a CEP Grant when other companies are also sponsoring the program?
-Yes, certainly.

5) Do you prefer certain programs?
-So long as the program falls under one of two categories (Empowerment & Education or Outreach & Support) and fulfills the other eligibility criteria all programs will be considered.

6) When will we be notified of the outcome and how?
-You will be notified of the outcome of your application by email on the 1st March 2018.

7) Do we need to fit into all of Ansvar’s core values – faith, care, community, service organisations, education, heritage
-We ask that you align yourself to at least one of our values as these are core sectors that we represent within Australia. We want to continue to invest and support within these areas.

Apply online here before Friday 13 October
If you have any queries please contact us on CEPGrants@ansvar.com.au

Applications are now open for our annual Community Education Program (CEP) Grants. The CEP provides a range of grants to organisations supporting Australian youth through programs that fall under two categories – Empowerment and Education & Outreach and Support. Since the grants were first awarded in 1994, Ansvar has contributed over $10 million to education and life skill programs reaching thousands of young people across Australia.

In order to qualify for an Ansvar CEP Grant, organisations must meet the following criteria:

Be a registered not-for-profit with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status
Seek funding for a specific program
The program seeking funding must target Australian youth under 25 years
The program must be sustainable beyond receiving a grant from Ansvar
The program must fit into the Empowerment and Education or Outreach and Support categories.
“Year after year we are amazed by the calibre of organisations that apply for the Ansvar CEP Grants. As funding becomes more and more difficult for these deserving programs, it is especially gratifying for everyone at Ansvar to be able to contribute in making a difference to the lives of so many young Australians,” said Warren Hutcheon, CEO Ansvar Insurance.

“We encourage every organisation across Australia who meets the selection criteria to apply for a CEP Grant. We look forward to receiving the applications and helping these programs enrich the lives of the young people they support,” continued Hutcheon.

Some of the 2016 CEP Grant recipients included Australian Refugee Volunteers, Down Syndrome Victoria, Top Blokes Foundation, The Reach Foundation and Courage to Care. With the help of the grants, all of the programs were able to offer life changing programs to a wide range of deserving recipients across Australia.

Applications for the Ansvar CEP Grants will open on Thursday 1 September and will close at 5.00pm on Friday, 14 October 2016. Ansvar will notify all organisations of the outcome of their application on or before Friday, 31 March 2017. Successful applicants will be notified by phone by Friday 31 March 2017 with full information about their CEP Grant. To apply online or to find out more, visit www.ansvar.com.au/about-us/community-investment/. The CEP Grants Team can also be reached via email at CEPGrants@ansvar.com.au or by calling 1300 650 540.

Ansvar Insurance, Australia’s leading insurance provider for the Care, Community, Education, Faith and Heritage sectors has announced the 2015/ 2016 recipients of its annual Community Education Program (CEP) grants. The grants are provided to support sustainable programs for Australians under the age of 25, promoting ongoing education, skill training and programs making a significant difference to the lives of the participants.

The Ansvar CEP Grant program was launched in 1994 and to date has donated over $10 million dollars to programs that fall into two categories – Empowerment and Education & Outreach and Support.

“We are very proud of our CEP Grant Program and inspired by the phenomenal  work that this year’s nine 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, said Warren Hutcheon CEO Ansvar.

The nine 2015/ 2016 Ansvar CEP Grant recipients:

1. Australian Refugee Volunteers – ARV Camps Program
2. Courage to Care – The Classroom Project
3. Create Foundation – Create Your Future
4. Down Syndrome Victoria – Down Syndrome Inclusion Support Service
5. Goulburn Mulwaree Council – Be Seen Be Heard Youth Opportunities Program
6. St Vincent De Paul Society QLD – Buddies Days Program – Gympie
7. The Reach Foundation – Grounded
8. Top Blokes Foundation – Building Blokes 2.0
9. WA PYCY Albany – Albany PYCY – Strike II Drug Aware Youth Drop in Centre

Kiri Libbesson, Australian Refugee Volunteers (ARV) Grants Manager is thrilled to receive the grant from Ansvar. The CEP grant will allow ARV to continue to run its programs working with refugee and asylum seeker children living in Sydney.

“Our programs offer these refugee children the opportunity to engage with their peers and with our ARV volunteers while participating in both recreational and developmental activities.  This Ansvar grant will allow ARV to provide higher quality activities and facilitators, ensuring that we can provide the best experience possible for the children,” said Libbesson.

Down Syndrome Victoria’s Executive Officer Sue O’Riley says that the Ansvar grant will assist in improving the learning outcomes of over 70 students with Down Syndrome in Victoria.

“The generous support of Ansvar will allow for us to expand our services in 2016.  Down Syndrome Victoria will be able to employ additional education consultants with a focus on regional Victoria to ensure all students with Down Syndrome have equal access to the specialised services we offer,” said O’Riley.

The Reach Foundation is very grateful for the support provided by Ansvar. General Manager of Development Brad Holland explains that the grants will make a significant difference for the young people who are supported on the Grounded Program.

“Grounded is designed for young people who are disengaged, involved in conflict or bullying, suffering poor self-esteem or considered ‘at-risk’ in their communities.  This grant will enable The Reach Foundation to run a series of Grounded workshops for over 200 young people in 2016,” said Holland.

Melissa Abu Gazelah, Managing Director at Top Blokes Foundation, said the funding will support the Building Blokes 2.0. The project assists young males aged 16-24 years with positive decision making when confronted with anti-social and risk-taking situations.

“The funds will provide disconnected and at-risk young males with opportunities to engage with and be mentored by positive role models. The goal of Building Blokes 2.0 is to support their ability in gaining sustainable employment and building a bright future,” said Abu-Gazelah.

“Ansvar has a strong community focus and we are thrilled to be able to support these organisations. We believe all of Australia’s youth deserve the chance to reach their full potential and through the programs and services offered as a result of the grants we are helping these organisations to make a difference,” says Hutcheon.

About the Community Education Program grant categories

Empowerment and Education: Programs which provide opportunities to develop positive values that lead to healthy lifestyle choices and apositive contribution to our community.

Outreach and Support Programs: Programs that support youths who are at risk or are already experiencing difficulties (such as drug and/or alcohol abuse) through rehabilitation and/or skills training.