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Nature Play Outdoor Space
To create an interactive nature play outdoor space
Project details
Who will benefit from this project?
Regions
Budget
$47,800.00
Project Size
Spread the word
How will the funding be spent?
The funding will be used to re-develop the backyard of the Port Pirie Child Care Centre which includes extensive refurbishment and landscaping so we can provide children with a safe, natural outdoor space. It includes removing existing structures which are sub par and are currently dangerous, clearing the existing space and extensive landscaping.
How will the project be delivered?
We have sourced quotes from local suppliers who have committed to being able to deliver the services at the centre. These suppliers understand that the project needs to be undertaken in stages and must be completed during 'down time' for the centre so that the disruption to families is limited.
How many people will directly benefit from this project?
120
How will you measure the impact of this project?
Reduce safety incidences currently experienced in the outdoor environment
Reduce lead exposure while still encouraging vibrant outdoor play
Increased wellbeing and resilience
Increased outdoor learning opportunities for children
How will the project fit this year's theme of ‘Connect, Grow, Build, Belong’?
This space will give the children an opportunity to 'Connect, Grow, Build and Belong' as they develop unrivalled skills for the future. It is becoming more widely accepted and established in the research of child development that being outdoors and in nature is fundamental to child development. Research shows that when children are engaged in unstructured play outdoors it improves their wellbeing and resilience and increases their abilities across the early years learning framework.
Project details
Who will benefit from this project?
Regions
Budget
$47,800.00
Project Size
Spread the word
Organisation details
Organisation Name
Port Pirie Child Care Centre
What does this organisation do?
The Port Pirie Child Care Centre provides a long day care service for families in and around Port Pirie. The social demographic that the centre caters for is diverse and the town experiences the effects of high lead exposure due to the operation of the Nyrstar Smelter. Many of the families experience high levels of social disadvantage and are working with the Environmental Health Centre (EHC) to reduce the lead levels of their children, as such we work very closely with the EHC to provide these families with the support and care they require.
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Low income families and the long term unemployed
Employment is a significant factor in our wellbeing. Employment provides financial independence, improves our physical and mental health, expands our social networks and builds our skills.
On the flip side, long term unemployment or underemployment negatively impacts our wellbeing. It contributes to poor mental and physical health, social isolation and poverty. And it can negatively impact the wellbeing of our children.
Communities experiencing locational disadvantage
Where people live affects their access to social and economic opportunities and therefore their relative advantage or disadvantage. Some South Australian communities have entrenched disadvantage.
Yvonne Young
21 Apr 2017
Please fund this worthy cause, this community based child care centre in a disadvantaged area which caters for working parents and also offers respite care for children desperately needs a facelift in its outdoor play space to allow for a better space for the children to learn, develop and grow.