community services

Uniting Care Casino Transport Team: Nonprofit of the Month - April 2011
By: Ben Teoh - Posted on: 11 April 2011 | Category: Nonprofits in Profile
In country areas such as Casino in New South Wales, access to public transport can be difficult. For many, this can lead to both physical and social isolation - especially for the sick, aged and frail. For those people, basic needs and appointments such as medical care (and other care services) and grocery shopping are difficult without access to regular transportation. Thankfully, the Uniting Care Casino Transport Team has been around to provide transport for those in need through a team of volunteers using their own vehicles to serve others. The team not only provides vital transport, but also a listening ear and companionship for those who are travelling with them. Their service is in high demand, and can involve journeys over 250km. Between July 2009 and June 2010, the Casino Transport Team clocked in an impressive 2,794 trips, covering 242,354 kms! What an amazing service! This amazing service by the Uniting Care Casino Transport Team was made the winner of the 2008 Business Awards Community Services Event. It is clear that what they are doing is having a significantly positive impact on the Casino community.
Uniting Church Child Care Association: Nonprofit of the Month - March 2011
By: Ben Teoh - Posted on: 15 March 2011 | Category: Nonprofits in Profile
Every month, we highlight a nonprofit who we have been working with through DonorTec and other programs.  Who or what is Uniting Church Child Care Association? The Uniting Church Child Care Association (UCCCA) is a community-based service and non-profit organization which offers a fully modern, fully air-conditioned child care and family day care centre with age specific playgrounds. It offers the highest standard of accreditation and is run by dedicated, fully qualified staff.
Leisure Networks: Nonprofit of the Month - January 2011
By: Shai Coggins - Posted on: 16 January 2011 | Category: Nonprofits in Profile
Welcome to another year of featured nonprofits here at Connecting Up Australia. Here, we highlight some of the nonprofit organisations that we work with through DonorTec and other programmes. For our first nonprofit in profile in 2011, we feature Leisure Networks. Who or what is Leisure Networks? Leisure Networks is a nonprofit organisation which focuses work to promote and strengthen community sport, recreation, and health opportunities for people of all abilities across the Barwon Region of Victoria. Its main focus is on supporting young people with disabilities. They also provide assistance to primary school-aged children from less advantaged backgrounds.
CARE Australia: Nonprofit of the Month - November 2010
By: Shai Coggins - Posted on: 23 November 2010 | Category: Nonprofits in Profile
Every month, Connecting Up Australia highlights some of the nonprofit organisations that we work with through DonorTec and other programs. For November 2010, our nonprofit in profile is CARE Australia. Who or what is CARE Australia? CARE Australia explains their organisation on their website as such: "CARE is an international humanitarian aid organisation fighting global poverty, with a special focus on working with women and girls to bring about lasting change in their communities. We are non-religious and non-political Australian charity, working together with communities to provide emergency relief and address the underlying causes of poverty. We believe supporting women and girls is one of the most effective ways to create sustainable outcomes in poor communities."
Kurbingui Youth Development Association: Nonprofit of the Month for August 2010
By: Shai Coggins - Posted on: 25 August 2010 | Category: Nonprofits in Profile
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Get your directories here!
By: ConnectingUp - Posted on: 28 August 2009
The Directory of Community Services 2010 is now available. You can find out a lot of useful things in this directory. It even works when the power has gone off! We haven't put the price up - it costs $39.95. Get your copy from Service SA - they will take your order over the phone on 13 2324. You can also use the online shop or visit any of the Service SA shopfronts. Rosalie Day, Connecting Up