2018 / 2019 GRANTS
Anglicare: $8000
Funding towards the purchase a second hand vehicle to deliver food as part of the Low Cost Food Assist Centres In Mackay & Proserpine. [M&A Foundation will not be making a decision on their funding til August, but we could also suggested other avenues of support for Anglicare to consider]
Grapevine: $1000
To support their ongoing funding of free SafeTalks, setting up SafeTalk Hubs at venues in the region (currently focussing on Hairdressers) and campaigns addressing people being aware of signs of people at risk of suicide.
Selectability: $2000
Funds to support the 2019 Mackay Mental Health & Wellbeing Fair
This event
• Promotes awareness of mental health issues thereby reducing the stigma attached to mental health
• Provides a safe environment for the people of the Mackay Region to gather information on mental health issues and learn about avenues for future treatment
• Allows the Mackay Region Mental Health Care Professionals to network
• Provides speakers and displays that will appeal to males, indigenous people and youth
• Provides onsite mental health professionals who can engage with people in a safe, nonthreatening environment
• Promotes awareness of mental health issues thereby reducing the stigma attached to mental health
• Provides a safe environment for the people of the Mackay Region to gather information on mental health issues and learn about avenues for future treatment
• Allows the Mackay Region Mental Health Care Professionals to network
• Provides speakers and displays that will appeal to males, indigenous people and youth
• Provides onsite mental health professionals who can engage with people in a safe, nonthreatening environment
Domestic Violence Resource Service: $50,000
To fund a counsellor to assist children impacted by domestic violence.