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Friendship, Fun and Support
Women from fire affected regions are invited to apply for small grants to start new women's groups or to support existing groups. Funds can be used for food, transports, childcare, venues, equipment or as needed.
Women Gathering is an initiative of Women’s Health Goulburn North East that has encouraged women throughout the Hume region to get together regularly for friendship, support and fun in order to respectfully hear each others stories.Now in its fourth year Women Gathering After Fires is an extension of this program. The project aims to provide women affected by the 2009 bushfires a forum to share their experiences, grow stronger and develop friendships with other women that will support through the healing process.
To date, (1st June 2010) eleven workshops have been held:
Castlemaine (for Bendigo, Redesdale & Daylesford areas);
Gippsland region: Warragul; Drouin East;Traralgon;Tarra Valley
Hume region: Whittlesea; Healesville;Alexandra/ Acheron;Rosewhite;Yea.
With a total of 252 women attending
Over 60 groups have been funded and are meeting together regularly.
Your role is to support the new group leader by being there for a chat, promoting the activity and offering assistance where needed.You can attend the workshops and help women to develop their ideas and fill in application forms.The women are responsible for their groups and managing funds.
Phone: 03 5722 3009 or email
Please advise if you need assistance with transport or childcare for the day and any special needs.
Workshop -
Skills and ‘the application':
How to run a great group
- WG groups - What works and doesn’t work
- Ground Rules and why they are important
- What makes a great group
- Listening Skills
- Confidentiality and gossip
- Group ideas and ‘the application’
- Applicants are advised to team up with a partner.
- Applicant and partner attend the workshops
- The group of women must be inclusive and meet at least six times.
- Be bushfire affected
- Have a support worker they can call if needed
- Women only
- Complete the simple application form
The WGAF application committee will meet in the first week of each month and consider applications.
Negotiation of payments to successful applicants will be on a case by case basis.
Generally:
- Amounts of $500 will be paid directly to the group's applicant.
- Additional payments will be made upon receiving receipt for expenditure of initial $500.
- Invoices will be directed to WHGNE for larger purchases.
Funds can be used for food, transport, childcare, venues, and equipment or as needed.
To discuss your situation, call 03 5722 3009
Women Gathering Literature Review
Women Gathering After Fires Tool Kit
Posters
Planning Worksheet
Funding Information
Application Form
Group Leader's Evaluation Form
Women's Evaluation Form
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