A N N UA L R E P O R T 2016 - 2017
We took huge strides in our anti-bullying campaign,
thanks to a grant from the local council.
» » Our Sydney North team was given a Hills Shire Council community grant that funded our Bullying
Awareness Parent Webinar. This resulted in us building a relationship with the local council, and the newly
elected mayor made a special trip to meet the team.
» » A marketing plan was developed for our Sydney North team to allow them to cultivate strong relationships
and enhance business opportunities. As a result, dedicated team members made and maintained strong
partnerships with headspace Castle Hill, headspace Chatswood, Riverstone Neighbourhood Centre, Christian
Community Aid, Wentworth Community Housing, RAAF Base Richmond, SydWest Multicultural Services, The
Hills Community Aid and Information Service, Lisa Harnum Foundation, Hills Domestic Violence Prevention
Network and Hills Mental Health Interagency.
our Being A Mum and Being A Dad programs for a trial within the local Chinese-speaking community of
Sydney South. The translation of this practical parenting program proved a success, delivering a unique
educational experience for Chinese parents and assisting parents whose children live within two cultures
to understand the challenges this can create.
» » Our Multicultural Women’s Group program, a Sydney South initiative, continues to expand and
develop with the partnership we hold with Gymea Community Aid & Information Service. The group, run
weekly, assists women from diverse backgrounds to connect with other women to help reduce isolation
and, in turn, mental illness.
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» » In early 2017, two of our Sydney-based counsellors – Iris and Ben – undertook the task of translating
Participants of our Multicultural Women’s Group celebrated
Christmas by creating their very own tree together.
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