In recent years, MORE than one woman a week has been killed by a current or former intimate partner or close family member.
At any given time, Impact estimates that there are at least 2,500 Victorian women and their children, hiding in a refuge as a direct result of extreme domestic violence.
For almost 20 years, Impact has been operating from Melbourne to support women and children throughout Victoria to escape extreme violence at home. A completely volunteer-run organisation, their goal is simple – offer support in meaningful ways to women and children in crisis, while advocating for societal change.
They do this by providing gifts and services that are practical, grassroots and common-sense. By doing so, they aim to create a more caring and compassionate society one woman, one child, one Bag of Love, one gift at a time. By providing gifts and services with dignity, Impact’s recipients can envision the possibility of a happier and safer future.
Beaumaris Rotary is a proud supporter of Impact and has donated funds to the organisation, participated in many packing and wrapping days at the Sandringham warehouse and helped deliver of Bags of Love to locations around Victoria.
Want to know more about Impact and the great work they do? Click here.
2024/25 Volunteer Hours and Funds Allocated
•Volunteer hours are the hours spent by Beaumaris Rotary members, partners and supporters delivering service projects and raising funds. Valued at $8,757 (based on the Australian minimum wage of $23.23 per hour).
•Funds allocated is the expenditure to support service projects and community causes.
Beaumaris Rotary is excited to continue the relationship with Southern Autistic School developed by the Rotary Club of Cheltenham. SAS is a specialist school dedicated to the education of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and with significant deficits in language. The aim is to make the school a centre of excellence and expertise in the delivery of education for students with autism.
The school is located in East Bentleigh with approximately 290 students aged from 3 to 18 years. Classes have six to ten students with all children having an individual learning plan. The class teacher is supported by a teaching assistant. Speech pathologists support the development of individual communication programs and occupational therapists add to the comprehensive educational team. A clinical psychologist and an experienced social worker work with families and students to further enhance student wellbeing.
The School’s vision is for students to develop as lifelong learners who have a sense of belonging and who are encouraged to implement their skills and knowledge to make choices and accept responsibility for their decisions.
‘I am Safe, I am a Learner and I Belong’
To learn more click here.