The generosity of our Corporate Partners and their staff members signed up to work Place giving will support a total of 986 individuals in eight Queensland community organizations to improve their lives.

Applications for Direct Impact funding were received and assessed by the United Way Queensland’s Allocation Committee, an independent group chaired by Ian Maynard, a UWQ Director.  Projects funded must meet the United Way criteria of effecting lasting change by improving health, education and financial stability leading to independence.

400 elderly and frail will be supported by Bundaberg Meals on Wheels to remain in their home with a community network, reducing long term public health costs. The funding enabled the service to purchase a trailer to collect fresh produce from local farmers and also replace outdated electrical equipment.

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20 young indigenous males disengaging from school will be diverted away from the Juvenile Criminal Justice System under the Mackay PCYC Project which builds a balance of discipline and cultural identity resulting in academic and social achievement.

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49 children in the Aunties and Uncles program given security and stability leading to positive changes in behaviours and families avoiding the welfare system. The United Way funding will support 5 children for one year.

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280 children with a disability at Noah’s Ark Resource Centre will access adaptive computer equipment resulting in improved learning and social outcomes.  Independence and academic achievement is the foundation for later employment opportunity and economic independence.

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82 elderly residents at Prescare’s Vela Aged Care Service will be bathed with greater dignity, comfort and safety. An additional benefit is a reduction in staff injuries. The funding also enabled PresCare to purchase special equipment for wax treatment to alleviate the pain of arthritis and increase mobility in the hands of the elderly residents.

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50 young women who are homeless (or at risk of homelessness) at Othila’s Young Women’s Housing and Support Service will benefit from a series of workshops to develop self advocacy, self education and negotiating skills enabling them to make effective connections with service providers

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45 parents and children in Brisbane Youth Services ‘Parents Yes’ program will engage in an early intervention and preventative program to develop life skills promoting self esteem and re engagement with the community. The families are homeless or at risk of homelessness.  

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60 children with Cerebral Palsy will access adaptive IT equipment for trial or loan under the CP League’s Acess IT project.  A training component will to assist the development of computer skills, essential to succeeding in school and later in the workplace. An expected outcome is to achieve equal opportunity for people with a physical disability throughout childhood and in their adult lives.