IMPROVE SOCIAL OUTCOMES FOR OUR CLIENTS
R E S I D EN T E N G AG E M E N T OUR ONGOING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
COMMUNITY GARDENS
GRANTS, EVENTS AND SUPPORT
Greening, and encourages social time between resi-
Evolve Housing offers many ongoing programs and
dents, while delivering fruit and vegetables for their
activities to support our residents to help them attain
communities to enjoy.
This program is run in partnership with Community
education, training, life skills and more. DIGITAL BASICS WORKSHOP MONEY MINDED WORKSHOP
This workshop helps residents learn how to use the
At this workshop, residents can learn how to manage
internet and modern technology, with a focus on
their money and take control of finances. This workshop
computer basics, online banking, emails, navigating
covers topics that include creating budgets, reducing
Centrelink, social media and more.
debt, saving money, managing credit cards and more. FRIENDSHIP AGED NETWORK IMAGINATE
Residents who are in their senior years and live on their
Imaginate is a highly anticipated school holiday event
own can receive a friendly phone call from a fellow
for Evolve Housing families. Each event focuses on
resident on a weekly basis.
a different theme. From sports and science shows to STEM learning by building robots, this event series
NILS (NO INTEREST LOAN SCHEME)
helps children explore the world of learning in a fun
We are a registered provider for Good Shepherd
and creative way.
Microfinance. This program helps those on low incomes to purchase essential items (such as whitegoods,
WOMEN’S GROUP
furniture, computers and educational supplies) on
Driven by feedback from our residents in the
credit with no interest.
Bankstown area, this year we started a women’s group. The group has become a space for female residents to
HIGH SCHOOL HELP
get together for a coffee and chat about what’s most
This program offers financial support for residents with
important in their lives.
children in high school. Support lasts up to three years and can include professional tutoring and support with
GO! GRANTS
school fees.
Go! Grants offer financial support to encourage children to get involved in sports and physical activity.
STREET LIBRARY To help both adults and kids develop and sustain
KEEP EDUCATING YOURSELF (KEY) GRANTS
a love of reading, we’ve installed street libraries in some
These grants offer financial support for residents
resident communities. This gives residents a place to
to study a trade, or complete a course at university,
take, leave and share books with their neighbours.
a private college or TAFE.
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