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Jasmine’s dream to help people experiencing homelessness

Our scholarship student Jasmine is following her dream to become a social worker, recently beginning her master’s degree at the University of Sydney.

Andre: looking forward to a career in engineering

Despite a difficult childhood, dedicated student Andre is looking forward to an impressive career in engineering. Please welcome our new scholarship student!

How Sarah found training, a job, and a new life

Despite living with autism, Sarah was desperate to work and be independent, but experienced dozens and dozens of rejections. She had almost given up hope when she learnt about Jigsaw – now there’s nothing stopping this young career woman!

Celebrating our scholarship students at Admiralty House

As COVID-19 restrictions relax we were so excited to hold our first event in a long time. Their Excellencies the Governor-General and Mrs Linda Hurley recently hosted a morning tea at Admiralty House to celebrate the Foundation’s Tertiary Scholarship Program. Below is a transcript of the Governor General’s speech for supporters who could not attend.

Providence House: a shelter for asylum seekers fleeing domestic violence

Many women and children fleeing situations of domestic and family violence in their home countries have passed through the doors of Providence House. Here are two of their stories.

How one special person helped a single mum transform her life

Mum-of-four Nicole turned to the COACH Community Mentoring program to help her deal with grief, stress, financial issues and a drinking problem after a death in the family… and wound up making a friend for life.

September 2020 Community Grants announced

We’re so proud to announce the 24 incredible community projects to receive funding as part of our September 2020 grant round.
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