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Computer Access, Training & Help with Mobile Phones
I list this under new ideas but its a established one that needs to continue and is in crisis at this time. In Hervey Bay we have had a group established of which I now coordinate, for over 10 years with funding that finished 5 years ago, it still battles on. Since June 2009 there has been NO FUNDING at all and this service which in a heavily populated area of retirees must continue. Its is a not for profit org. Myself and my great volunteers can only volunteer so many hours per week, we all use our own fuel and some assist 3 - 4 days a week so the dedication is extreme. If a class is to run we still have to pay the trainer and allow for rent and internet etc, and this year it has been very tight every for clients to pay a min amount.
Any work for the dole project also has ceased. We have for over 4 years trained the unemployed in web page design and other community not for profits received a free website they could not normally afford,this has been our only source of funds and with a very tight budget have even managed to keep the doors open.
The service is set up, rooms networked and we just need help to cover things like the rent etc. If we needed a photocopier or new equipment, we can go and get a grant, but necessities such as wages and every day expenses are not covered when it seems we don't come under a lot of grant opportunities.
With times as they are sponsors are also difficult to find.
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paulinesoxs 4 months ago
Hervey Bay is an ageing community and this service is invaluable in helping the elderly learn the skills required to keep us in touch with friends and relatives.
baylite 4 months ago
A service that is needed to continue, any help no matter how big or small would be appreciated by all of the community.
lmb1964 4 months ago
Without this service, people would not be able to learn the skills to keep in touch with family and friends who might be far away. The friendly caring group who teach, train and assist all of their clients, make a class which can be quite scary enjoyable. I hope the service finds funds to continue.
heatherroby 4 months ago
Hi Karen.
I would love to connect with you about what you are doing. We have a very different demographic to you but your project sounds exciting.
brett-66 4 months ago
This is a great opportunity for all members of Hervey Bay and surrounding area for learning and it caters for all ages with a range of learning activities.
dj 4 months ago
Hi Karen
Great idea in general but the purpose of this contest is to find ways that nonprofits can use information currently held by governments to improve the outcomes for their stakeholders. Can you think of any ideas about how your group might use public sector information to improve your operations?
Regards
Doug Jacquier
Connecting Up Australia
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Karen Chatfield 4 months ago
Afternoon Doug, as a established organisation, we dont fit into alot of govt dept. funding bodies. It seems money is available to set up new ones but then all the old ones fold as funding is not available. It seems a shame, when all is set up and working and minimal is required to maintain these programs, that we dont seem to fit any criteria. The saying goes - 'why reinevent the wheel?' we have a good one going which needs assistance to continue - can you suggest where money would be available and thru what department as we have seemed to exhausted all avenues be can seem to find. Mind you we are not all submission writers. Perhaps funding for a regional writer for these submissions that could assist all groups in funding applications is what is needed. regards Karen
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