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Sydney Street Choir founder reflects on 20 years of joy

One of the biggest smiles at the recent Sydney Street Choir 20th anniversary concert belonged to founder and choirmaster Jonathon Welch who was delighted to meet new choir members and reconnect with many old friends to see just how far his vision has grown over the past two decades.

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JRS Australia helping refugees with construction industry training

Jesuit Refugee Service Australia (JRS) is taking giant steps forward with its PAYCE Foundation-funded employment program, providing critical training for some of Australia newest refugees.

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PAYCE Foundation recommits to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

As Australia acknowledges the significant contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) peoples during NAIDOC Week celebrations, the PAYCE Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to assist those struggling with daily life.

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Caring souls brave winter chill to remember homeless victims

More than 200 people braved a chilly evening on the longest night of the year to remember the alarming number of homeless people who die on the streets or in shelters.

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Adele House builder wins top MBA award

Residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility Adele House continues to attract accolades, with Coffs Habour builder FM Glenn Constructions taking out a major MBA regional award for its work on the project.

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Kick Start hits right note at house opening

PAYCE-Foundation social enterprise Kick Start was front and centre at an official opening of a house which will help a young mum and her baby.

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From a dark place to the road of fulfilment

When Ashwini*, a Tamil woman, arrived in Australia seeking asylum she was in a dark place.

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Pipe dream becomes reality for Adele House manager

When Julian Docherty viewed the drawing for a new purpose-built residential drug rehabilitation facility at Bucca, near Coffs Harbour it seemed like a pipe dream.

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Sydney leading the world to end street sleeping says International Report

Sydney is leading the way in a global program to end street sleeping, just one of two cities to meet its 2020 target to cut rough sleeping.

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David reflects on a job well done

When David Blomfield returned home to Coffs Harbour after a highly successful career in the agriculture industry over decades, he was looking for a new challenge.

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Cork and Fork lovers turn out for Ryde community day

One of the great Ryde community events, the Cork and Fork was back to its best attracting a large crowd eager to drink and taste some of the best produce in Australia and enjoy the festival-like rides and entertainment.

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Kick Start launches post-graduate program for top achievers

PAYCE Foundation social enterprise Kick Start has launched an innovative post-graduate hospitality program for high achievers.

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Melrose Park Community Cup raises $100,000

The fifth annual Melrose Park Community Cup has proved bigger and better than ever with $100,000 raised at the charity golf day and dinner.

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Buy-Name List reveals disturbing trend

One of the fastest-growing cohorts facing homelessness and rough sleeping is women over 55, according to data captured by End Street Sleeping Collaboration’s (ESCC) ground-breaking technology system, the By-Name List (BNL).

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The joy of discovering your rockstar status

Wazza’s voice breaks when he talks about what the Sydney Street Choir means to him, but it stays strong, clear and powerful when he sings.

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Kick Start’s largest cohort of Graduates

In 2014, the PAYCE Foundation backed social enterprise Kick Start was established to give youth a chance to get on-the-job experience and training in hospitality.

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Lions Australia pledges support for Women’s Community Shelters

PAYCE Foundation charity partner Women’s Community Shelters (WCS) has struck a three-year agreement with Lions Australia in Sydney to help more women and children fleeing domestic violence.

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PAYCE Foundation celebrate 20 years of Sydney Street Choir

The Sydney Street Choir today celebrated its 20th anniversary with a special concert for the public held in Martin Place.

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