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Connecting Disabilities in SA
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Develop programs and establish new community links for disabled persons
Project details
Who will benefit from this project?
Regions
Adelaide Hills, Barossa Light and Lower North, Eastern Adelaide, Eyre Western, Far North, Fleurieu Kangaroo Island, Limestone Coast, Murray Mallee, Northern Adelaide, Southern Adelaide, Western Adelaide, Whole of Metropolitan Adelaide, Whole of South Australia, Yorke Mid North
Budget
$72,590.00
Project Size
Spread the word
How will the funding be spent?
Purchase 12 seater bus for transport of volunteers and equipment to Regions. Funding includes fuel and basic accommodation, conduct workshops and eight expositions; hire suitable venues; conduct media campaigns; purchase capital items for presentations, catering, handout materials, new banners and publicity stands; first aid equipment, writing books/ pads; overhead projector; equipment for speeches, laptop and small printer. Video camera to obtain material for CD production with community help.
How will the project be delivered?
We will travel and run campaigns in eight nominated Regions focussing on collaboration with schools, Councils, Government agencies, business organisations and community groups; conduct an exposition in each Region, engaging with community members; promote and raise awareness during fundraising trips; engage with regional sporting clubs and market via all available outlets; publicise outcomes in newsletters, websites and the media. Utilise first hand life skills of ADS and local identities.
How many people will directly benefit from this project?
We will meet with 100 participants at each of the 14 Regions. ABS statistics state 20% of population has a disability, so with ongoing advertising, our goal is to engage or link with over 100,000 people in 2017, increasing exponentially after that.
How will you measure the impact of this project?
The number of people with a disability whom we engage with
Identify the sporting activities they wish to participate in
The number of sporting organisations that are willing to assist and partner with the project
The number of workshops or information sessions conducted
The number of expositions (major events) conducted
The % of clients that were satisfied with the initial planning process
The % of people with a disability who attend the sessions
The number and percentage of people advising they are better informed of the project
The number and percentage of people with a disability saying they will be better supported
The number and percentage of people at the expos who advise their wellbeing and connectedness will be improved because of contact with ADS
The number of businesses that will support with in-kind assistance during and after the project
The number of local Councils that engage, with an indication of their level of support
The number of flyers and brochures that are delivered
How will the project fit this year's theme of ‘Connect, Grow, Build, Belong’?
We have plans to grow our organisation so people in the community with a disability have the chance to participate in a sport of their choice. The project will re-educate and support the community, in their own community. We will connect directly into metropolitan, rural and remote communities. We will do this by building a raft of new partners and promote them on our website. We have no boundaries in helping the disadvantaged who will belong with us as part of our operations over many years.
Project details
Who will benefit from this project?
Regions
Adelaide Hills, Barossa Light and Lower North, Eastern Adelaide, Eyre Western, Far North, Fleurieu Kangaroo Island, Limestone Coast, Murray Mallee, Northern Adelaide, Southern Adelaide, Western Adelaide, Whole of Metropolitan Adelaide, Whole of South Australia, Yorke Mid North
Budget
$72,590.00
Project Size
Spread the word
Organisation details
Organisation Name
Australian Disability Sport Inc
What does this organisation do?
ADS works to build community relationships and fund groups with a disability focus. We have a 35 person fundraising collection team. They generate income to support partnerships with communities and stakeholders linked with disability sports. We raise awareness of disability sport to the public and local sporting communities. We encourage and fund more people with a disability to participate in sports of their choice. We support all our volunteers, and assist disabled persons linked to organisations such as Blind Cricket Australia, Blind Sport SA, Special Olympics, Lighthouse Youth Projects and Riding for the Disabled. We have proven links in all Regions within the State in over seven years of successful operations.
Visit us at
Website:
australiandisabilitysport.com.au
Facebook:
facebook.com/australiandisabilitysport.com.au
Twitter:
None yet but under construction
Instagram:
As for Twitter above
Other:
Some on Board have Linkedin
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People with a disability or chronic health issue
Living with a disability or long term or chronic health issue can severely affect our wellbeing through unemployment or underemployment, social isolation or exclusion and poor mental or physical health.
Young people disengaged from education and work
We all want the best for our children and young people but the evidence suggests that if young people are not engaged with work or education their future wellbeing is in jeopardy. They are more likely to experience social and economic disadvantage, poorer physical and mental health and be at risk of social exclusion in the short and longer term.
Kathleen Jones
29 May 2017
People with a disability sector suffer greatly from disempowerment and isolation, Reaching out to them is long overdue and will assist them to ask the questions and work through their needs and what is available to assist them. It might assist some to take advantage of the Disability Insurance scheme, others to know what further education might assist them in becoming more self sufficient.