Among the new programmes supported this year is REACH Community Services’ Project GEMinate, which supports children aged six to 12 who may have experienced adversity such as trauma or parental separation. Through sports and play therapy, the initiative aims to build resilience, confidence and emotional well-being.
Another key initiative is One Hope Centre’s Behavioural Addiction Recovery Programme, which provides counselling and peer support to individuals – as well as their families – dealing with behavioural addictions, helping them develop healthier coping strategies and rebuild relationships.
The arts sector is also a focus, with programmes like The RICE Company’s Mascot Engagement Programme using storytelling and performance to nurture values such as kindness and courage among youth while developing socio-emotional skills.
