Skills-based volunteering allows Woodside employees the opportunity to give back to the community while also exercising, developing and improving their professional skills.
Duncraig Early Learning Centre (DELC) provides early childhood care and education for over 115 families and 135 children. Part of DELC’s Strategic Plan is to provide a vibrant learning community that encourages and values diversity and inclusiveness. The Centre was looking to develop a Reconciliation Action Plan that would assist them in realising their vision for reconciliation.
St John of God Horizon House provides stability and support for vulnerable young people aged 16 to 22 years old to help them set and achieve their goals and independence and break the cycle of homelessness. They provide a range a long term accommodation options for young people who need support and assistance to establish and maintain their independence.
Mount Hawthorn Out of School Care (OSCA) was looking for a volunteer to help improve their services. Safety is always important, especially when working with large groups of children on a daily basis. Through the assistance of Karine Evesque, OSCA had a Risk Management Workshop and Karine developed a Risk Register for them to use in delivering their services moving forward.
Community Link and Network (CLAN) has been providing support services since 1993 to families in need from Forrestfield to Bullsbrook. They are able to do this through home visiting services as well as programs to strengthen families and communities in the areas of Education, Income and Health. As they prepare to grow their services in the Swan region, they needed a volunteer to assist them with their OH&S strategy.