Berry Street Web Docs CEO's Report 2009 | Page 33

Some of the highlights included:Implementation and growth of the Positive Memory Bank with three rounds of funding in 2009 to support young people to create positive memories. Consistent with our commitment to empowering young people applications are generated by young people with the application process allowing applications to take a variety of forms (one young person made a DVD as their application). The bank itself still requires significant additional capital and as the positive stories accumulate we will seek to strategically use these stories to attract new funding. Supporting Creating Memories activities including The Darwin Experience, Foster Care Camp, Deb Ball in Gippsland. Continued redevelopment of our Living Independently Manual (LIM), a resource for young people who are forced to live independently. Establishment of Open Place. Expansion of ELF into new c