
Beyond The Bell
Program: Education
Building capacity for an ongoing complex systems change initative in South West Victoria
ProjectCOVID-19 crisis support for Oonah
Amount$50,000
Date2020
ProgramCommunity
HMSTrust RAPID RESPONSE GRANT | |
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COVID-19
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COVID-19 has impacted Oonah Belonging Place two fold. It affected the general operations and expenses of the organisation, but also impacted the community it serves. Increased operational costs caused by the pandemic affected cash flow. Rapid Response funding was applied to general operational expenses. |
Supporting Oonah during a global pandemic
With the onset of the global COVID-19 pandemic, Oonah Belonging Place and the community it supports, was impacted significantly. Government restrictions forced Oonah staff to pivot their operations to meet a COVID-19 safety policy, that resulted in increased operational expenses, along with a heightened need from community members for food security, transport vouchers, access to phone, internet and outreach services.
Image Oonah Founding members walking side by side, supporting each other on their journey of hope and self determination. Photo: Yarra Ranges Council
Within a cultural framework of ‘Respect, Caring and Sharing’, Oonah Belonging Place provides information, programs, services and outreach to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in the outer east of Melbourne. These programs and services are focused on building a healthy, strong and resilient community that is underpinned by cultural strengthening and self determination.
Snapshot:
"HMSTrust funding allows us to support our community to continue to thrive and grow stronger in their cultural identity, and live healthier more fulfilling lives." Anne Jenkins, CEO, Oonah Belonging Place
Program: Education
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