Forsyth Foundation Grants

The annual Forsyth Foundation Grants were awarded in November at a ceremony at UnitingCare Wesley Adelaide by Rev. Peter McDonald.

Amongst the successful organisations were Good Beginnings Australia which runs a community development program for children and parents in four schools across the Elizabeth area. Their project “The Gathering Place” for Indigenous families was awarded $10,000.

The RSPCA’s Anthea Uren (pictured) accepted a grant of $6,150 for the Yalata Dog Desexing Program project. The project will also provide veterinary care to community dogs and treat canine diseases that can be transferred to humans.

Other successful applicants included:

• The Elliston Massacre Aboriginal Reconciliation Project ($11,800), for the creation of an Aboriginal Reconciliation & Cultural Development Centre which will feature a collection of early historical painted and photographic images and other cultural resources to facilitate a cultural reconnection of people to culture and country.

• Sparkling Diamonds Inc. ($9,830) whose project “Thunder to Blue Skies”, is aimed at female new arrivals, and will consist of a fully supervised homework club, a cooking club and netball.

• The Gay and Lesbian Community Services of SA Inc received a grant of $1,500 to improve and increase public awareness of available services.