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Kick Start team back homeless youth fundraiser Hard Hat Day
PAYCE Foundation social enterprise Kick Start has thrown its support behind the Property Industry Foundation’s Homeless Youth Fundraiser, Hard Hat Day, donating a day’s takings.
Staff hit the pavement to fund raise for women in crisis
PAYCE is stepping up to raise funds for the Parramatta Women’s Shelter (PWS) which is facing increased demand for its domestic violence services following the long COVID-19 lockdown.
Paynter Dixon team pitches in to help COVID vulnerable
Paynter Dixon staff have answered the call to help deliver meals to some of Sydney’s most vulnerable residents struggling with life in lockdown.
New bus to keep church community connected
The St George Maronite Catholic Church at Thornleigh has an enviable record of keeping its parishioners, including the vulnerable connected.
Street Sleeping Collaboration Delivers for the Homeless
The 18-month long Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted just how vulnerable some sections of our community are.
R U OK? Day presents a helping hand for construction workers
The construction industry, like many sectors, has felt the full force of COVID-19 lockdowns, creating extra stress in an industry with an already alarming suicide rate.
Adele House making its mark one year on
Adele House making its mark one year on Drug and alcohol residential facility Adele House has set a treatment benchmark as it marks one year since a new $10 million facility opened at Bucca, near Coffs Harbour. According to Manager Jackson Walsh, the client retention rate for the men’s program has significantly improved
Charity Chef Shane steps up to a COVID catering curve ball
When it comes to catering, there is very little Kick Start Head Chef Shane Hillard hasn’t seen.
Mental health drama ‘The Stranger’ heads to Sydney Film Festival
PAYCE Foundation-backed Australian short film ‘The Stranger’ announced to compete in the prestigious Dendy Awards for Australian Short Films at 2021 Sydney Film Festival in November, with a focus on eliminating the stigma of mental health.
Women fleeing violence deserve a safe home
When people think of homelessness, women fleeing domestic violence is probably not top of the list.
‘The People of Kick Start’ launched
For the past six years, Kick Start, a social enterprise backed by the PAYCE Foundation, has been helping young people find their vocation.
Maddison’s career flourishing after completing Kick Start program
By her own admission, when Maddison Bryant signed up for the innovative youth training and employment program, Kick Start, she was not in a good place.
PAYCE Foundation relaunches Melrose Park Meal Share
With Sydney now in an extended COVID-19 lockdown, the PAYCE Foundation will immediately relaunch the Melrose Park Meal Share service to help struggling residents.
Blueberry harvest now in full swing after slow start
This year’s blueberry season in the Coffs Harbour area got off to a slow start with less-than-ideal conditions during the summer months.
PAYCE Foundation extends support for Sydney Street Choir
The PAYCE Foundation has extended its highly successful partnership with the Sydney Street Choir, pledging $80,000 over two years.
Kick Start program boosts training opportunities
Kick Start is doubling its intake of trainees, giving more young people the chance to build a career.
PAYCE Foundation announces support for House of Welcome program
The PAYCE Foundation has announced a $185,000 three-year funding package to assist House of Welcome’s Work & Welcome program, which helps refugees and people seeking asylum find employment.
PAYCE Foundation extends support for Parramatta Women’s Shelter
The PAYCE Foundation has extended its support for the Parramatta Women’s Shelter, donating the use of five homes for families fleeing domestic violence.