We are seeking $100,000 to support seven young people into meaningful employment through a paid internship in one of our four social enterprises: Common Bean Cafe, Common Green, Broady Bikes and Naughty Broady. Each young person receives tailored coaching support to build their employability skills, explore their interests and transition into further education and employment. ...
Banksia Gardens Community Services
Banksia Gardens Social Enterprise Hub
GOAL
$100,000
Australia
Field of Interest
- Education/training and employment
- Environment conservation and climate change
Target Population
- People experiencing socio-economic disadvantage or vulnerability
- Asylum seekers, refugees, migrants and people from CALD backgrounds
Banksia Gardens Community Services
Since 1979 Banksia Gardens Community Services has delivered programs and services to low-income residents in the Public Housing Estate adjacent to our centre, to disadvantaged individuals, groups and communities in Broadmeadows, and to communities across Hume in Melbourne’s north. We are a charitable organisation, a neighbourhood house, and a community services organisation assisting over 80,000 people annually. Banksia Gardens’ vision and primary objective is to eradicate poverty and disadvantage from our community. We provide education, training, community development and individual support programs for local residents, building social cohesion, and reducing disadvantage for people of all ages, cultural backgrounds and beliefs.
Project Summary
We are seeking $100,000 to support seven young people into meaningful employment through a paid internship in one of our four social enterprises: Common Bean Cafe, Common Green, Broady Bikes and Naughty Broady. Each young person receives tailored coaching support to build their employability skills, explore their interests and transition into further education and employment. They will gain on the job experience in the hospitality, landscaping, bicycle maintenance and/or retail industry.
One of our participants described this experience “I’m still forever grateful for the experience in the internship program with Banksia Gardens, and I reflect on this beautiful experience often. It helped me gain that extra bit of confidence I needed and refine my skill set to help me excel in my current job. Having your active support, kindness and encouragement throughout it meant so much to me. So, thank you again!”.
Project Outcomes
We expect the following outcomes:
– Paid employment for at least 20 young people in our social enterprises
– Participants complete relevant accredited training (e.g. barista, white card, food handling etc.)
– At least 80% of participants transition into further education or employment upon completion of their employment with us.
– 100kg+ of produce grown via common Green for the Common Bean Cafes.
– 100+ Bikes restored through Broady Bikes. At least 50% of these will be donated to the community and some may be sold to raise funds.
– Improved Social Emotional Learning and work readiness outcomes amongst participants.
Budget Breakdown
TOTAL BUDGET: $510,000
FUNDING
| Funding source | Amount |
|---|---|
| Hansen Little Foundation | $150,000 |
| Bicycle Workshop Space (In kind) | $20,000 |
| Commercial Kitchen and Cafes (in kind) | $40,000 |
EXPENSES
| Expense item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | $80,000 |
| Youth Coach/ Social Worker | $80,000 |
| Direct Employment Supervisors | $150,000 |
| Wages for young people | $100,000 |
| Brokerage for young people and accredited training | $40,000 |
| Bicycle Workshop Space (in kind) | $20,000 |
| Commercial Kitchen and Cafes (in kind) | $40,000 |
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