Community Underwriting unveils 2024 grant recipients driving community change

the Road Ready Initiative, designed to help at-risk youth achieve learner driving hours and improve road safety awareness
security upgrades for a facility supporting homeless pregnant women aged 12 to 22 and the staff assisting them
Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Training, a program in Tanzania aimed at reducing teenage pregnancy rates and HIV infections
Beagle Rescue Victoria, which installed cameras to improve animal safety, monitoring, and care
Cook + Connect, a program teaching cooking skills to individuals with disabilities to improve independence and social engagement
Let’s Do Death Differently, a community awareness event planned for November 2025, focusing on palliative care, grief, and bereavement education
dance scholarships for regional students to address limited access to musical theatre training opportunities
Hearing A Young Person’s Voice in Separation – Child Inclusive Practice (CIP) appointments, giving children an opportunity to share their perspectives during family dispute resolution
Stronger Starts for Students and Parents, a back-to-school initiative providing regional families with practical tools and resources for school readiness
Feed & Flourish, a food bank program in south-eastern Sydney offering comprehensive support for asylum seekers and refugees
Girls in School – Back to School Kits, providing educational essentials to disadvantaged students in Sierra Leone
emergency hospital packs, supplying Gold Coast hospitals with basic personal care items for patients admitted without belongings
the Community Billboard, an online platform by Retina Australia promoting services for people with low vision and blindness
native bee conservation events in Western Australia, aimed at encouraging habitat preservation through community education
youth lifesaving camps, supporting skills development and membership growth for surf lifesaving clubs
safety funding for women and children experiencing domestic violence, including lock changes to help them remain safely in their homes

Additional projects funded this year include the purchase of replacement equipment, upgrades to security and disability facilities, provision of health information resources, sensory room installations, and support for community and family-focused events.