Impact 100 Review 2021

MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN WA SINCE 2012

A MESSAGE FROM OUR CHAIR

A little over 12 years ago, a group of friends were contemplating pooling their funds to make an annual high impact distribution to charity. As they mentioned it to other friends, interest seemed to grow. So having heard recently about collective giving groups, they thought, why just involve 10 people when we could bring 100 on board? And that’s how, 12 years later, over $2.4m has been given away to 43 different organisations and more than 550 donors have made at least one donation of $1000.

As donors, we have been part of some amazing outcomes: pilot projects now being fully funded and expanded through government input, wider recognition of some small but mighty organisations with corporate support & other philanthropic support. Don’t we all love being part of the origin of these new initiatives. The charity updates in this booklet are a fabulous summary of what the grants have helped achieve. When we first started, the only impact I thought about was helping organisations and the people they supported. Personally, I loved the idea of being able to investigate the background of the organisations, so I could make sure my money went somewhere worthwhile. What I didn’t anticipate, was the extra satisfaction you have as a donor to not just read the applications, but to go on site visits and see first-hand the difference our transformational grants can make.

In addition to the direct donations to grant recipients, we’ve found that an equally important part of our impact is how we can learn more about our smaller local organisations and then magnify the impact – through spreading the word about what they do or providing monetary or in-kind support. Evidence of this is that our donors have separately donated an extra $1.3m (that we know about) to organisations they have been introduced to. There have also been in kind donations such as computers and office furniture, truck servicing, employment, consulting & mentoring as well as donors joining boards.

And the wider impact continues: collaborations between grant recipients have been facilitated and encouraged; such as bikes from Dismantle going to refugees at CARAD; Indigenous students from Dandjoo Darbalung volunteering at Dismantle; excess goods from Midlas donated to Zonta House, and training sessions by Dress for Success delivered to clients at Ishar.

Impact100 WA was the first Impact100 outside of the US. We have now helped 9 other Impact100s get up and running around Australia and NZ, spreading the reach around our continent.

Part of our mission has been to educate about giving in all its forms. Our annual Generous Australians series has seen numerous high-profile philanthropists share their journey and thoughts with our donors and the wider public. We have been lucky to hear their interesting and personal stories. YoungImpact was also started for kids aged 6-18. They have done a fantastic job of baking, making scrunchies and many other ventures to raise funds for their donation and they’ve also learnt about social and environmental issues in WA and how they can be part of making a difference.

We have all been part of building a community of donors, organisations and their beneficiaries which has exponential reach, well beyond the dollars donated. It is fantastic to see the engagement of our donors - truly reflecting the spirit of what we do. I’m looking forward to seeing what more we can achieve in the future. If you are not already part of Impact100 WA, I hope this booklet will convince you to join and be part of transforming WA. And if you already belong, we hope you will enjoy re-living what you have helped to achieve.

Simone Eley Chair of Impact100 WA

2013 Committee Members

COLLECT, COLLABORATE AND MAKE AN IMPACT

OUR MISSION

We aim to

Provide high-impact grants that make a significant and measurable difference to an under-served cause or population in WA

Raise the profile of deserving but lesser-known WA not-for-profit organisations

Highlight unmet needs in our region Increase involvement in philanthropy across Australia.

OUR VISION

An engaged community of donors collaborating to lift up and transform the not-for-profit organisations making a lasting, positive difference in Australia.

OUR VALUES

Collaboration

Education

Impact

Sustainability

Transparency

HOW IMPACT100 WA WORKS

At least 100 people

We annually gather donors, pool their contributions and enable them to collectively choose where to make high impact grants that will fund WA-based initiatives.

GRANT STRATEGY

Each donate $1,000 Donations are fully tax-deductible.

Creating

primary grant(s) of $100,000

The whole $1000 donation goes directly toward the grants.

Making Primary Grants of $100,000 each year in order to have an extraordinary impact. Each Primary Grant becomes a game changer, empowering the receiving organisation to dream bigger.

WHO/WHAT BENEFITS?

1. The causes and populations served by our grant recipients.

“ It’s to fund a project that otherwise would not happen.” Cécile Crochu, donor since 2017

“ Our deep thanks to the people at Impact100 WA who, through their generosity, are supporting our students to ensure they succeed.” Dandjoo Darbalung, Primary Grant in 2018

“ The Grant gives us breathing space. Knowing we can have the money up front means we can now think about co-ordinating next year.” Manna Inc, Primary Grant in 2012

2. Our donors – they can trust their funds have contributed to something much bigger than they could achieve alone and that the organisations supported have been fully-vetted.

“ Hearing the stories from the charities applying for grants is inspiring. It has opened my eyes to the number of relatively small and low-profile organisations, usually running on a shoestring budget, doing fantastic work to make a positive difference to the lives of people in need in Western Australia.” Matt Davis, donor since 2014

“ You know that, long term, there’s going to be a difference there, your money’s not going to be wasted.”

Sophie Chamberlain, donor since 2012

3. The organisations themselves report additional benefits such as: raised public profiles, new supporters and volunteers, opportunities to leverage grants, greater credibility, improved presentation skills, collaborations with other grant recipients.

“ This grant has enabled CARAD to exponentially increase our level of exposure in the community and as such as have attracted additional grants, donors, members and volunteers who approached our organisation after learning about the Fare Go Food Truck.” CARAD, Primary Grant in 2017

“ A huge thank you to Impact100 WA for all their help with the Grants Dinner. It was a fantastic opportunity for Autism West.” Autism West, Runner Up grant in 2014

transformational

There is no worry, ever, about how much of this is going to get through. It all gets through

Christine Cass-Ryall, donor since 2012

OUR TIMELINE

Impact100 WA Timeline

March

Kickstart Evening Grant Round

April

May

June

Opens –

(all donors and interested parties welcome) applications invited

KICKSTART EVENT

for potential grant applicants

Workshop Info events

- presentations to and with interested donors and corporates

Grant Round Closes

Assessment by Financials Review Committee commences

Shortlisting of Applications

All donors welcome to take part

- Focus Area assessment groups

- Initial Assessment Evening

Donate

before the end of the financial year - don't miss out on the tax deduction

Our opening social event for the year - a night for us to catch up with old friends and meet some new friends. We hear from past Grant Recipients about how their project is going and most importantly we announce that the grant round is open. Everyone is encouraged to help spread the word that it’s time for charities to apply for our game-changing $100,000 Primary Grant.

ASSESSMENT PROCESS

Financials reviews, assessment within Focus Areas, general assessment, site visits; donors are invited to attend any or all of these to discuss the merits/flaws of the applications. It’s a great way to get an understanding of what we look for and what makes a worthwhile project. Decisions for which ones move forward are made collectively, by donors voting.

July August

Full Applications invited and received

September

October

November

Site Visits

Final Assessment Evening held to select finalists (all donors welcome)

Generous Australians

to shortlisted applicants (all donors welcome) interview, Q&A and social event (any interested parties welcome)

CHARITY SITE VISITS

These are so inspiring - at each one, that faceto-face contact always convinces that ‘this’ is the organisation that will make the most of one of our $100,000 transformational grants.

• Meet the people who run the organisations

• Get a sense of where and how they work

• Dig into how, why and for whom their initiative is going to make a difference

GENEROUS AUSTRALIANS

Each year, we host a Q&A event to explore the philanthropic journey of a high-profile Western Australian who is giving back to our community in some way. We aim to provide inspiration as well as a chance for our audiences to understand the different aspects of philanthropy and learn about what is happening in the community.

ANNUAL GRANT AWARDS DINNER

The big event that we have all been working towards to find out who will be the recipients of the Primary Grants. Our finalists pitch their project to our donors and friends in the room and explain how they will spend the $100,000. After the presentations our donors vote for their favourite proposal and the winners are announced on the night. It’s hard not to get caught up in the buzz when your vote can decide who will receive a transformational grant.

Last chance to Annual Grant Awards Dinner

and be part of the final decision-making - vote for winners of grants (all donors and guests welcome)

donate

Grant funds distributed

OUR IMPACT IN NUMBERS

We were the first Impact100 chapter outside of the United States in 2012.

525

Total number of applications up to 2023

“ Impact100 WA stimulates ideas and increases professionalism”

Fabienne Vonarburg

$2,405,000

total has been granted through Impact100 WA since 2012.

550+

Number of donors engaged with since 2012.

“ Great people, great organisations, great model, great excuse to get involved with philanthropy and most of all, a great impact!”

Alan Ng

30 Runner Up Grants totalling

$305k

“ Our deep thanks to the people at Impact100 WA who, through their generosity, are supporting our students to ensure they succeed” – Dandjoo Darbalung, Primary Grant in 2018

Total number of attendees at events in the last 12 months

43

Number of different not-for-profits donated to, since 2012.

“ Thank you for the inspiration! Without Impact100 WA, Sydney would not have got off the ground!”

Alan Duncan

$1,344,000

in additional donations by our donors to not-for-profits identified through Impact100 WA - as at June 2023.

820 9

“ The ability to learn about what’s happening around us, unseen and unknown, is so important.”

Felicity Ruse

24 Primary Grants totalling

$2.1m

“ Impact100 has such a definite impact on organisations - love the collaboration!”

Noelene Tate

other chapters of Impact100 (or similar style giving groups) now operate in Australia and New Zealand.

Making a difference in WA since 2012

HOW DO WE CHOOSE OUR GRANT RECIPIENTS?

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

We seek to support initiatives that:

Make a significant and measurable difference to an under-served cause or population in WA

Address a specific need, for a specific duration and achieve specific measurable outcomes

Priority is given to initiatives that deliver more widespread outcomes and lesser-known, smaller, WA-based not-for-profit organisations.

Successful applicants convince donors that the grant will help them to create meaningful, lasting change for their organisation and those who will benefit directly and indirectly from their work.

We like to know that the proposal will help raise them to the next level, for example by establishing a self-sustaining initiative or demonstrating a new way of working that can then attract future funding.

THE ASSESSMENT PROCESS

This is managed in stages. Donors are invited to take part in as much of the process (or as little) as they wish. The highlight of our year is the Grant Awards Annual Dinner.

All applications undergo the following:

Initial compliance check (against eligibility criteria)

Review of financials

Most promising applications selected by Focus Area review groups to progress

Long-list (usually around 20):

Initial applications assessed

First assessment evening: donors vote for applications to progress to the next stage

Short-list (usually around 10):

Applicants provide more detailed information and host site visits

Independent referee reports

Second assessment evening: donors vote for finalists

Finalists (usually around 5)

Pitch their proposal at the Grant Awards Annual Dinner

Donors vote for the Primary Grant recipients

Smaller, untied grants awarded to the runners-up

Assessment Evening.

I love the fact that you are so robust in assessing the actual impact of what you fund.

Justine Colyer

ANNUAL GRANT AWARDS DINNER

The Annual Grant Awards Dinner is a very special event that signifies the culmination of Impact100 WA’s mission to empower local not-for-profits and create lasting change within our community. The spirit of philanthropy and collective giving converges with recognition, anticipation and inspiration. We begin by recognising and reflecting on the profound transformations that have been made possible through our collaborative efforts – the transformative power and impact of our collective donations.

Through the evening, inspirational and powerfully convincing presentations are made by the finalists whose initiatives have risen to the top through our rigorous due diligence and assessment process.

Then for the tricky part - our donors have to use their ‘wishing stones’ to vote for the projects and organisations that resonate with them as the most impactful – no easy task when they are all so worthy.

At the culmination of the evening, when the counting has been completed and the anticipation has become almost unbearable, we announce who are the next recipients of our $100,000 game-changing grants.

What sets this event apart is each donor’s direct involvement in the decision-making process - it is democratic and ensures the preferences and values of each donor are represented in the grant allocation.

The evening also provides the opportunity to connect with fellow donors, with not-for-profit leaders and with community advocates – enabling the formation of relationships that can lead to collaborations, shared resources and increased impact in the future.

By attending the Grant Awards Dinner, not only do we witness the outcomes of our generosity, but we also actively participate in the grant selection process. It is a unique and empowering experience that amplifies the impact of our giving.

OUR GRANT RECIPIENTS SINCE 2012

2012 | MANNA INC Winter School Uniforms Program

Manna Inc identified that disadvantaged primary school children were arriving at school cold and wet, with different clothing from their peers and often without a pair of runners in which to be able to take part in school sports. They used our grant to create 1000 packages of a school tracksuit top and pants, a padded waterproof jacket, a pair of shoes and 2 pairs of socks. The kids who received these were nominated by school staff across the metro region. As a direct result, attendance records improved because kids felt more socially accepted and this also meant that behavioural issues reduced – kids were less reactive and their self-esteem was elevated. Manna, as an organisation, also had breathing space to gather funds and resources to continue the program into the following years. In addition, their raised profile from the media exposure brought them financial and in-kind support from new sources.

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2017 finalists with our Patron Nicola Forrest.

“ Thank you for giving me clothes and shoes. I am really happy!!”

child who received the winter uniform

2013 | EDVENTURES Young Women’s and Young Men’s Programs

With our grant, a program of after-school early intervention sessions was delivered that engaged 9- to 12-year-old girls and boys who were at risk of self-destructive, antisocial and criminal behaviour.

The goals of Edventures WA were to build strong relationships and deliver program content in order to engage those young people and create positive change within themselves and therefore their communities. With our funds they were able to expand into three new schools and provide the program to 120 at-risk kids over 18 months, engaging them with school and providing life-skills in the areas of health, hygiene, job preparation and protective behaviours.

The program we funded was fulfilled and we were delighted that they continued on for another 18 months beyond, creating impact for two more cohorts of disadvantaged kids. Unfortunately a major funder for Edventures pulled out in 2016 leaving the position of the charity as unsustainable

2014 | HOMELESS HEALTHCARE Street Health Program

Having provided healthcare to the homeless and marginalised people in Perth since 2008, they applied to Impact100 WA to fund a 2-year pilot program of mobile healthcare for rough sleepers. This program puts a part-time nurse and an outreach worker on the ground in the parks, streets and areas where homeless people congregate, offering basic healthcare five mornings a week. In just one year they carried out 929 consultations with 427 rough sleeping individuals. These included general health checks, immediate first aid and ongoing wound care. Through this consistent outreach, many rough sleepers are now regularly attending a general practice and are being rehoused and supported by other programs.

Further philanthropic support kept the program running and in April 2020, additional funding was provided by the WA Department of Health, enabling this service to be expanded to include a GP and to operate 8 hours a day, 4 days a week in Perth and 3 days a week in Fremantle.

www.homelesshealthcare.org.au

2015 | EON FOUNDATION Yakanarra Thriving Communities Program

EON Thriving Communities Program is a practical, handson gardening, nutrition education, cooking and hygiene program, developed in partnership with remote communities and schools. The program teaches children and their families how to grow and cook their own fruit and vegetables to combat poor nutrition and reduce preventable disease, particularly by reducing middle ear infections which affect the hearing of some 70% of Aboriginal children starting school. Our grant enabled them to expand their “Thriving Communities Program” and trial a new model of delivery that would be more cost effective, engage with more service providers and provide greater capacity building for the community school.

Such was the success of the trial we funded, EON were able to attract a $6m investment from the Commonwealth Government to extend and expand their program into new communities in the Northern Territory and continue their WA programs with funding for a further 5 years.

www.eon.org.au

2015 | KIIND (formerly known as Kalparrin) Family and Sibling Support Program

Now based at Perth Children’s Hospital, Kiind provides practical and emotional support for the families and carers of children with special needs, regardless of the nature or severity of impairment. Kiind identified the specific challenges faced by siblings and used our grant to fund their successful Family and Sibling Support Program for two years. This included delivering a range of modules including therapeutic group sessions eg. Standing Strong Workshops and Siblings Self Development workshops, and events such as bowling, rock-climbing, an older siblings’ “bring a friend” event and a Perth Heat (baseball) day.

When Kiind later moved away from delivering smaller programs like this due to a change in strategic focus, they partnered with Siblings Australia, who were establishing in WA, to provide a more specialised support for their families. Guest speakers are used from Siblings Australia in Kiind’s Online Peer Support Program (funded by Impact100 WA in 2020).

www.kiind.com.au

Community assistant, Yakanarra

“ A fun and productive time was had by all at our Mosman Park Community Men’s Shed Father and Son Day. Thanks to all the donors at Impact100 WA for making it possible.”

Staff at Kiind

“ Eating healthy and living healthy is important. It’s good to grow your own veggies; it’s cheaper than buying them at the shop and more fresh.”

2016 | SENSORIUM THEATRE

Sensory Storytime

Sensorium Theatre used our grant to develop their Sensory Storytime Program for families of 0 - 5yr olds with special needs. It involved creating and delivering story-telling sessions that connected well-known stories with appropriate sensory stimuli, music and props. Early intervention for this group can be critical for not only learning but also emotional development. The sessions offered parents the opportunity to learn vital strategies and simple tools to use at home to extend their child as well as bring joy into a shared activity.

The program rolled out during 2017 & the first half of 2018 following the recruitment of a project co-ordinator who developed some key partnerships. They also engaged with ECU researchers to investigate and document the therapeutic outcomes.

With further support they were able to continue the popular program and in August 2021 they received funding from Lotterywest to expand this program to enable delivery and training for early years playgroups targeting disadvantaged and marginalised children.

www.sensoriumtheatre.com.au

2016 | HUNTINGTON’S WA Impact HD – Health and Wellness Online

Huntington’s Disease (HD) is an inherited disease affecting areas in the brain which control movement, thinking and emotion. It has a slow progression, and symptoms gradually worsen over time. Huntington’s WA’s mission is ‘To enable the best possible quality of life for people with Huntington’s Disease, their families and carers, through advocacy, support and education’.

Research by Edith Cowan University had demonstrated that engagement in a consistent, personalised, multidisciplinary exercise program of physical and cognitive exercise contributes to improving brain volume, cognitive performance, mobility, balance, neuromuscular activity, muscle strength, body composition, mood and quality of life.

The funding from Impact100 WA enabled Huntington’s WA to develop an easily accessible online program that leads users through self-directed, carefully identified and tailored exercises. It is suitable for people who are at risk of HD, are gene positive or are at an early stage of symptoms and it can also be used by carers and family members. This program is now freely available at www.impacthd.org.au/app

www.huntingtonswa.org.au

“ You have been key to supporting us through our development into an enduring and sustainable theatre company for children with disability.”

Leah Maund, Sensorium Theatre.

2017 | CARAD Fare Go Food Truck

CARAD set out to solve some of the issues refugees and asylum seekers face when trying to find employment. The Fare Go Food Truck business was the answer and has provided employment and support for refugees and asylum seekers who are serving up delicious cultural food at markets and events around Perth.

CARAD are able to employ refugee and asylum seekers directly and support them through the employment process, provide paid work experience, better prepare them for future employment and create a connection between them and the people of Perth through their cultural food.

The Grant enabled CARAD to purchase the Food Truck and cover some of the initial set up and operation costs. The Food Truck has exponentially increased the level of CARAD’s exposure in the community and as such has attracted additional grants, donors, members and volunteers who have approached the organisation after learning about the Fare Go Food Truck.

www.carad.org.au

2017 | DRESS FOR SUCCESS The Going Places Career Program

The Impact100 WA grant enabled Dress for Success Perth (DFSP) to set up and grow service delivery and community connections through its ‘Going Places’ Career Program. This involved a series of ‘career support’ and ‘employability’ workshops delivered by experienced facilitators, aimed at building the capacity of unemployed, under-employed and low-income women to secure and sustain employment. They also offered professional oneon-one styling, suiting and booting sessions for referred women wanting to enter or return to the workforce and in need of good clothes to present well.

Our grant funded this program for 2 years and it still continues to grow and develop to meet the changing needs of their clients, including services provided free to cis and trans women and nonbinary people. During Covid-19, the program pivoted to 100% online or phone delivery, increasing its coverage to women in regional WA. They have now secured 3 years of federal funding fo a Perth program coordinator and a grant to set up a national career portal to assist their clients further.

www.perth.dressforsuccess.org

“Before I didn’t have a job so I just felt by myself and the other people who are without a job are the same. So that’s why I created this idea — to help myself, my family and the other people.”

Iraqi Refugee Fadhaa – one of the founders of the Fare Go Food Truck

“Our grant funded this program for 2 years and it still continues to grow and develop.”

Impact100 WA donor

2018 | DISMANTLE ReNew Property Maintenance Startup

ReNew was developed by Dismantle and initiated with the funding from Impact100 WA. It is a commercial landscaping and property maintenance business providing hands-on, entry level paid work experience for at-risk young people who have graduated from their Bike Rescue program.

Young employees work alongside and are supported by ReNew staff all around the Perth Metro area. A typical day’s work may include loading the trailer, cleaning up laneways, playgrounds, mulching, planting trees, mowing lawns. From the 2022 report:

• 300+ at risk young people engaged

• 71% of revenue generated through trade

• 14,000 hours of youth employment generated

• 57 jobs (80% being their first job)

• Over $400k of wages to youth employees in 2022

The growth has allowed Dismantle to offer more employment opportunities to young people and create a sustainable program.

www.dismantle.org.au

2018 | DANDJOO DARBALUNG ST CATHERINE’S COLLEGE University Survival Starter Kit

Our grant funded 100 University Survival Starter Kits to support Indigenous students who arrive in Perth from regional, metro and remote areas across WA empty-handed. The kit is provided on arrival at St Catherine’s College and equips them with the basic living essentials needed to successfully transition to university. The kit includes items such as a backpack, laptop, software, headphones, linen, stationery, and a SmartRider to access public transport.

This has significantly reduced the anxiety and shame felt by students who in the past have been inadequately prepared to tackle daily university life. Students start out on the right foot are settled faster and are ready to build their independence and succeed at University.

100 Indigenous students received the Uni Survival Kits over a 2 year period. Dandjoo Darbalung were able to provide the Government with evidence of the benefit of the kits and it was agreed that Abstudy will fund the kits for future students.

“ReNew didn’t just teach me to garden, it taught me to be organised, to be on time. I was nervous as hell when I started. Now I’m more confident in general.” Young

www.stcatherines.uwa.edu.au/future-residents/dandjoo-darbalung

“When I first came to St Cat’s and walked into the room and found the survival pack there – it made me feel like I was really welcome and it was really helpful as I was struggling with money at the time.”

ReNew employee.

A student on the Dandjoo program

2019 | EARBUS HEAAR Youth Project (Healthy Ears for Aboriginal and At-Risk Youth)

Our grant enabled Earbus to launch their Perth Metro program, extending their outreach to deliver ear health screening, surveillance and treatment pathways for Aboriginal and at educational risk children in the eastern suburban areas of Perth.

We contributed to the the fitout of a new mobile ear clinic bus, as well as employment of staff and additional data collation capabilities.

In 2020 over 1,120 children were screened across the entire Metro program. In total, Earbus performed 2,144 screens, 1,288 Audiology appointments and 585 GP/NP consults and the Metro Earbus had made 116 visits to day-cares, kindergartens, young parent centres, family centres, and schools across the two regions.

Despite the impact of the Covid-19 lockdown by the end of 2020, 36 sites had engaged in the program.

Earbus have now proved their model to be so powerful that they have attracted further support from foundations, companies and individuals, enabling them to spread their impact even further.

www.earbus.org.au

2019 | CAMP KULIN

Camp Kulin’s project was the Counsellor In Training (CIT program). It was a structured leadership program over two years that would equip their aspiring young leaders with the skills to be able to become camp counsellors themselves.

The program was to ensure multiple people were trained and increase knowledge throughout the organisation. Unfortunately, the CEO had major health issues as the program was about to start. We worked with them to see if we could delay the start of the program, but unfortunately, they didn’t have the capacity to run it that year and the monies were returned and the funds went into the pool for our 2020 grants. These funds were well utilised when there was a huge need in 2020 for support with covid-19 effecting many organisations. We would love to see Camp Kulin apply in the future when able and our best wishes are with their CEO.

“…this support has directly resulted in improved outcomes for our students and greater achievement in the classroom... we consider the relationship we have with Earbus Foundation to be vitally important to the successful management of the children in our care.”

Peter Freeman Principal, Moorditj Noongar Community College, Middle Swan.

COVID-19 CHANGED THE LANDSCAPE IN 2020

In response, we consulted with leaders in the philanthropic sector in order to recalibrate our grant guidelines. We changed a couple of things:

We simplified our processes and shortened our timeline to get the grants out as quickly as possible (in August rather than November)

We gave more grants, of smaller amounts (6 grants of $50,000) in order to support more organisations

We allowed greater flexibility around what the funds could be spent on (so they could be immediate response needs or recovery needs, rather than a new program)

We allowed all previous grant recipients to apply – they are the ones we know well and wanted to help survive.

2020 | MIDLAS Mobile Midlas Office

Midlas used our grant to purchase and tailor a mobile office. This enabled them to widen their reach by having a presence right where other services are provided to homeless people. In the first few months of operation, they saw hundreds of people. They are also expanding the number of locations and frequency that the office is available in the community.

They have been attracting funding of around $10/$20k to support the mobile office. Funders include Department of Communities, LotteryWest and domestic violence proceeds of crime.

The mobile office is also used by other agencies who want privacy to hold confidential discussions. This gives an even wider reach for this project into the community.

www.midlas.org.au

2020 | ISHAR Launch of Gosnells Family Support Program

Our 2020 grant of $50,000 enabled Ishar to provide part time counselling and social work services in the highneed area of Gosnells three days a week.

Participation in the program enables women to gain the knowledge, skills and support to enable them to make conscious decisions in their own best interests. The Counsellor then provides emotional and psychological support . Ishar is the only women’s health centre in Perth specifically addressing the needs of women from CaLD backgrounds.

In a great outcome, Ishar will also receive $200,000 in funding from the state government to continue this program for two years beyond the acquittal of our grant.

www.ishar.org.au

2020 | DISMANTLE JobReadii - Work Development Program

In 2018 Dismantle won our $100,000 grant and used it to set up ReNew Property Maintenance as a vehicle to provide real-world work experience for at-risk youth identified through their Bike Rescue program.

The ReNew work experience program aims to transition their young employees into other work after 6 months and it’s essential that this experience is a positive and supportive one. The 2020 Grant was used to employ a case manager to support them through the process and secure them ongoing employment. The case manager is currently working with 24 young people and 13 have graduated and found employment after working for ReNew Property Maintenance.

www.dismantle.org.au

2020 | KIIND

(formerly known as Kalparrin) Online Peer Support Groups

Kiind supports families caring for a child with disability. Awarded during the pandemic, this grant enabled them to keep families right across the State connected through 16 online, facilitated peer support groups for families, particularly those with new diagnoses.

‘Find Your Tribe’ is an eight-week online support program that reaches families across WA with the aim of: keeping families strong and connected; building networks and communities amongst families; providing professional support and assistance; empowering families and building resilient, confident parents.

“Biggest thing that changed after doing the online support was knowing I’m not alone and it’s ok to be overwhelmed by everything.”

Support group participant

Following overwhelming enthusiasm from the 215 participants of the pilot program funded by Impact100 WA, Kiind successfully applied for support from Lotterywest to introduce the ‘Find Your Tribe’ program as a core part of their family support service.

www.kiind.com.au

2020 | CARAD Fare Go Canteen

During the lockdowns CARAD had to think fast as all their bookings for the Fare Go Foodtruck had been cancelled. This meant their income stream for employed clients had abruptly stopped.

“It was agreed that it is a fabulous part of the school –the multicultural and delicious food, friendly staff, the catering options.”

Warwick Senior High School Staff.

An opportunity came about for the Food Truck team to operate the Warwick Senior High School Canteen. They needed some start-up funding which is where we came in. CARAD’s Fare Go team are now employed to operate the canteen 5 days a week, supply 2 other schools with lunches and even have Warwick students volunteer in the canteen for their community hours. The canteens commercial kitchen is used as a base for the Fare Go Food Truck’s preparation of food and houses an office for the coordinator to oversee the two businesses.

We can’t wait to see what business idea they come up with next!

www.carad.org.au

2020 | ZONTA HOUSE REFUGE ASSOCIATION

Future Employment Connections

Zonta House Refuge Association provides refuge and support of many kinds to women and families affected by family and domestic violence. This became a particular issue during the COVID-19 lockdown period. They used our grant to ensure the continuation of their program, Future Employment Connections, which provides comprehensive support to improve the chances for their clients to participate in the community and achieve sustainable outcomes.

In the year following our grant 57 women were referred to the program, 272 individual sessions were facilitated, 1,602 hours of recorded client support and advocacy took place.

Attendees reported an overall decrease in depression, anxiety, and general stress. Plus, there was evidence of a significant increase in quality of life through community connections, education and securing of housing.

Following several years of proven results, Zonta House have now been awarded a grant to scale the FEC program so it can be offered to other refuge sites.

www.zontahouse.org.au

2021 | ARTS LAW Artists in the Black – Addressing Wills and Intestacy

Arts Law provide free or low cost specialised legal advice, education and resources to the arts sector nationally. Artists in the Black is a service that delivers targeted legal services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) artists, communities and organisations.

59% of all Australians have a will, but this number is only 2-6% across ATSI people. Arts Law’s goal is to increase this number across ATSI artists, many of whom have a significant legacy to preserve.

The Impact100 WA Grant has enabled Arts Law to expand their free legal services into rural and remote communities of WA. Through 2022 they have employed a senior lawyer and coordinated pro-bono lawyers on 7 trips to 18 arts centres in WA, providing advice and education on legal rights and will drafting. To date, 57 legal advices have been given and additionally 98 artists have created wills, providing certainty and control of where their assets go when they are deceased.

2021 | CYCLING WITHOUT AGE More Rides, More People, More Places

Cycling Without Age coordinates volunteers to provide free, accessible, inclusive, recreational trishaw rides to older adults and people with disabilities. These fun rides allow the passengers to feel the wind in their hair, they feel part of the community and this reduces social isolation.

The Impact100 WA Grant enabled Cycling Without Age to employ a part-time coordinator and purchase a van (named ‘Joy’). Together, these developments have meant their volunteers can transport trishaws more easily to a greater number of locations, providing more rides to more people. This has also opened up opportunities for sponsorship and event rides which has significantly enhanced the sustainability of their service.

Since utilising our grant, Cycling Without Age doubled the number of rides in 2022 to over 3220 rides and will easily surpass this in 2023. They’ve also increased their reach around the Perth metro from 3 locations to 11.

www.artslaw.com.au/artists-in-the-black www.cyclingwithoutage.org.au/cwa-perth

"My daughter struggles in the community with crowds and this [trishaw ride] is a fantastic way for her to get out and be social without getting overwhelmed"

- Mother of a recent Cycling Without Age passenger.

2021 | FIN WA

Peer-led Self-Advocacy Support

Family Inclusion Network (Fin WA) acknowledges the trauma, grief and loss experienced by a parent when a child is removed, or at risk of being removed, by child protection authorities. Professional Advocates assist families to navigate and participate in the child protection system in a fair and equal way.

The Impact100 WA Grant enabled Fin WA to develop and formalise the Peer-led Self Advocacy Support program. This trains and employs peers with lived experience to become Family Partners who then run the support sessions. These can be one on one personalised sessions or small group workshops. The modules have been co-designed by Fin WA, the peers and the Professional Advocates, producing better outcomes for the children, parents and families.

Having proven the concept with the Impact100 WA grant, Fin WA has received additional funds from Lotterywest that will develop and embed a clear model of peer work within Fin WA.

www.finwa.org.au

2022 | FAIR GAME

Kimberley Game On! After School Program

Fair Game provides health and fitness programs and recycled sports equipment to school-aged children in under-serviced WA communities. Through their programs they build social cohesion, reduce the risk of lifestyle related diseases and improve the mental well-being of young people in rural and remote areas.

The Game On After School Program is run by local project officers and trained volunteers. It involves sport and fitness activities and high energy games such as basketball, football, yoga and dance in a fun and supportive environment. A very welcomed healthy snack is provided during the sessions. With the help of Impact100 WA they have been able to expand this program into the Broome and Kununurra communities. Our Grant has funded project officers, the training of local volunteers, healthy snacks and equipment. The Broome and Kununurra Game On hubs have already seen over 200 children participate and they have been well received by both communities.

www.fairgame.org.au

2022 | MOTIVATION FOUNDATION

Purchase of 3.5 tonne Mini-Excavator

Located in West Swan, Motivation Foundation prepares, supports and trains disengaged and educationally at-risk young people to be job-ready for the civil construction and mining industries. This includes undertaking practical projects using small and large earthmoving machinery. The students can complete Certificates in Civil Construction, Resource, Infrastructure and Work Preparation. Over the last 13 years, 92% of the students graduating from Motivation Foundation have been employed within 3-6 months.

The Impact100 WA Grant funded the purchase of a 3.5 tonne mini excavator, creating more training hours on up-to-date earthmoving equipment as well as a proven blueprint for future funding of vital equipment purchases.

So far, over 100 students have benefitted. They have also completed pro-bono community projects to gain real-life work experiences: already, this new mini-excavator has been proudly used to create a community garden, install a drink fountain and help build a sports club room.

2022 | TRILLION TREES SPROUT – Grow the Trillion Trees Schools Program

Trillion Trees have planted over 15 million native trees and understory to improve biodiversity, combat salinity and soil erosion. If each citizen around the globe plants 140 trees we would reach one trillion.

Trillion Trees is working to achieve this goal by educating the next generation through SPROUT - a hands-on, volunteer run, educational program. This supports teachers and schools to establish their own tree planting program, connecting the students directly with creating and maintaining a healthy planet.

The Impact100 WA Grant enables Trillion Trees to employ a part-time coordinator to formalise and expand the program, creating more resources so they can reach into 20+ schools (metro and regional). Approximately 2000 children will benefit across the initial 2 years - being in nature and feeling they can make a difference feeds into a healthier mental state. The ongoing impacts for the environment will also be significant and long lasting.

www.motivationfoundation.com.au www.trilliontrees.org.au

RUNNER UP GRANT RECIPIENTS

These organisations have received a total of $305,000 in minor grants.

Edmund Rice Camps (x 2)

CANWA

Hope Community Services (previously DrugARM)

Sensorium Theatre

Midnight Basketball

EdConnect (previously School Volunteer Program)

Kiind (previously Kalparrin)

Autism West

Agelink

Leading Youth Forward

Barking Gecko (x 2)

Esther Foundation

Birdlife WA (x 2)

Teach Learn Grow

Cahoots

Shooting Stars

Zonta House Refuge Association

Ishar Multicultural Women’s Health Services

Type 1 Diabetes Family Centre

One Voice Mobile Showers

Blue Room Theatre

Darling Range Wildlife Shelter

Fair Game

Special Olympics WA

Trillion Trees

12 Buckets

Thriving in Motion

Leading Youth Forward 2015 Runner Up

OUTCOMES FOR THE CHARITIES

Opportunity for strategic review – going through the application process encourages and enables them to distil and streamline their strategic thinking and planning. Working towards their mission – by implementing their proposed initiative.

Presentation mentoring for finalists – they each receive individual coaching on making the most of their pitch, from accredited public speakers.

Raised public profile – exposure to a wide audience at the various Impact100 WA events as well as in the media and online.

New supporters and volunteers – many of our donors have made additional donations or given other in-kind support to charities that have caught their attention through our process.

Increased credibility – our strong due diligence gives other granters and potential partners confidence in the organisation.

Opportunity to leverage grants – it’s easier to raise funds when you have already been funded and/ or can demonstrate impact from an initiative.

Collaborations with other grant recipients – some great opportunities have emerged for grant recipients to support or provide services to each other.

“We would like to thank you for an amazing experience with Impact100 WA. It really has been an energising journey and even though we didn’t walk away with the large grant, we were very happy with the exposure it brought us and the opportunity to spread the word about the work we do and the issue we are trying to address.”

YOUNG IMPACT

YOUNG PEOPLE RAISING MONEY TO HELP OTHERS

YoungImpact is a program for young people aged 6-18 to learn about collective giving and making a difference for Western Australian charities. Besides having heaps of fun and engaging with some of the issues in their community, these children learn about 3 local charities, discuss how to fundraise effectively, work in collaboration, and are part of making a big impact. How it works: It’s the kid’s version of Impact100 WA. Each young donor raises at least $100 and then pools their money with the rest of the YoungImpact team during their own Grant day (which involves fun activities and pizza!). After hearing more about the finalists, they use the same pebbles and jars to vote to decide which charity will receive their Grant.

Since 2014 YoungImpact members have raised over $30,000 for WA based organisations including: The Foyer on Oxford, CanTeen Australia, TADWA, Esther Foundation, Green World Revolution, Darling Range Wildlife Shelter, Kalparrin, Eat Up, Special Olympics WA and Trillion Trees.

GENEROUS AUSTRALIANS

An annual occurrence, our Generous Australians event presents high-profile Western Australians in order that they can share with us their journey and stories of giving back.

Not only are we interested in their tales and the learnings from their adventures, but it also helps us to understand their motivation and inspires us to look at ways we, too, can get involved in making a difference for our community. We open this event up to the wider public as a way to broaden our reach and we have received many pearls of wisdom and much encouragement to continue.

We take this opportunity to thank all our past Generous Australians:

• Andrew Forrest

• Janet Holmes à Court

• Tonya & Malcolm McCusker

• Kerry Harmanis

• Nicola Forrest

• Gerard Neesham

• Charlie Bass

• George Jones

• Annie & Caitlyn Fogarty

• Dr Bruce Robinson

• Prof. Fiona Wood

• Prof. Lyn Beazley

WITH SPECIAL THANKS TO...

Over 550 donors since inception and to those who have been with us every year.

Donors since the Beginning

Peter & Kelly Andrews

Emma & Simon Bedbrook

Jess Boyd

John & Clare Brans

Christine & Kevin Cass-Ryall

Sophie & Paul Chamberlain

Our Patron

Nicola Forrest Main Committee members (past and current)

Simon Bedbrook (inaugural Chair)

Emma Bedbrook

James Boyd

Bruce Byrnes (current)

Martin Caplice

Paul Chamberlain

Sophie Chamberlain (current)

Karen Cheng (current)

Gavin Cooke

Cécile Crochu (current)

Simone Eley (current Chair)

Sally Everist

Matt Gent (current)

Iris Koornstra

Loretta MacDonald

Michelle Morgan (current)

Michael Pyne

Felicity Ruse (current)

Franca Sala Tenna

Wendy Scott-Hamilton (current)

Rory Thomson

Lucy Westcott

Didi & Paul Downie

Simone Eley

Iris Koornstra

Rebecca & Ted Mangan

Sally Matthews

Andrew McKenzie

Donor Engagement

Co-ordinators

Lia Simmonds (current)

Kerryn Lambert

Lauren Hubbard

Sub-Committees

Communications

Sophie Chamberlain

Karen Cheng

Iris Koornstra (past)

Events

Emma Bedbrook

Paul Chamberlain (past)

Kerryn Lambert

Michelle Morgan

Financials Review

Simone Eley and Cécile Crochu (co-chairs)

Simon Bedbrook

Amy Brodie Hall

Di Claffey

Kent Dixon

Michelle Johnston

Alistair Morgan

Michelle Morgan

Jeff Petrie

Michael Pyne

Rory Thomson Grants

Simone Eley

Sophie Chamberlain

Cécile Crochu

Jo Kirker

Lucy Westcott

Sara Winter

Raymond & Treena Meagher

Graeme Morgan

Andrew & Gabe Mostyn

Karli Roebuck

Franca Sala Tenna

Marnie Shields

Focus Area Co-Chairs (past and present)

Fiona Alexander

Jane Anderson

Robin Blake

Natalie Boult

Penny Bower

Jess Boyd

Di Claffey

Arthur Criddle

Megan Criddle

Alana Culverhouse

Jo-Ann Eastwood

Rebecca Eggleston

Rebecca Handler

Rosie Harris

Daria Kousoukos

Rebecca Mangan

Ted Mangan

Kevin MacDonald

Anthony McGrath

Peter Metcalfe

Sue Robertson

Felicity Ruse

Leanne Stickland

Noelene Tate

Lorraine Thorpe

Fabienne Vonarburg

Rod West

Sara Winter

Photographers and Videographers

Georgina Barker

Bill Bewley Shaylor

Christine Cass-Ryall

Fionn Mulholland

Curtin University Media Students

Jérome Duval-Fleury

John & Kerry Smeeton

Noelene, Greg, Leanne, Jarrad & Aimee Tate

Rory & Melissa Thomson

Lucy & James Westcott

Mark Whately

Young Impact

Matt Gent (coordinator)

Amanda Malseed (coordinator)

Tamika Mobilia (coordinator)

Gavin Cooke (past coordinator)

Iris Koornstra (past coordinator)

Simone Eley (past coordinator)

Julianne Burton

Gabby Vitali

Paul Chamberlain

Rebecca Mangan

Alex Castle (past photographer)

Laura Whiddon

Grace Whiddon

Isabel Rowley

Jake Burton

Holly Chamberlain

Abigail Eley

Sophie Styles

Olivia Dodd

Jacob Rigg

Pitch Mentors

Peter Dhu

Vicky Dodds

Lisa Evans

Andrew Horabin

Mike House

Alan Ng

Cole Paulson

David Price

Franca Sala Tenna

Shil Shanghavi

WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

JOIN US IN CHOOSING, FUNDING AND PROMOTING GREAT CAUSES

Join as a Donor $1,000 gives you a vote in deciding how the $100,000 is spent.

Attend Kickstart and Generous Australians to hear from past recipients, learn more about giving back, bring along potential donors and discuss all things philanthropic with like-minded people.

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Be part of the assessment and delve into a specific focus area or investigate across all focus areas, come to site visits and meet the people involved or just vote based on presentations.

Attend the Grant Awards Dinner to be part of deciding which deserving organisation gets to make their proposed initiative a reality.

Donate online: www.impact100wa.org.au

“It’s well-run, fun, high-impact and most importantly for us, targeted and sustainable” Ted and Rebecca Mangan, donors since 2012

let’s make it happen!

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Impact100 WA is a sub-fund of the Australian Communities Foundation. All grants are made in accordance with their guidelines and approval.

SPONSORS

We are extremely grateful to these generous people and organisations who have provided support in various ways to help us ensure our running costs do not impact on our promise that 100% of each $1000 donation made goes to our grant recipients.

SUPPORTERS

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