Grandfriends and Kindness Rocks!
With the onset of Covid19 the increase in anxiety and depression associated with the isolation of seniors has had a tremendous impact on everyone in their support network. ‘Grandfriends’- Pilot Program is a fantastic initiative born out of a prospering partnership between Harbison Care and the local school, Oxley College. This partnership has paved the way for the opportunity to connect with broad range of beneficiaries; residents (some of whom reside in high-level dementia care); Oxley students aged 5-7 years; the resident’s families, & other community connections.
The SHF believed that supporting this initiative will not only build better relationships for those involved but has the potential to include other schools in fostering joint partnerships for the longterm. Through a funding opportunity from FRRR – In A Good Place, (Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal) SHF submitted an EOI and was successfully granted $19,286.00. These funds will assist the program to reduce social isolation, build capacity and connectedness.
How Grandfriends sustained Covid19 with exchanges of gifts
Vital Signs Report Release
Today the SHCF releases the Vital Signs Report The Southern Highlands Community Foundation today released its long-awaited research reportdetailing our community’s successes and challenges. “I
Nicole Smith SHCF CHAIR
The Southern Highlands Community Foundation is delighted to announce the appointment of long-term Director, Nicole Smith, as Board Chair.
Nicole replaces Shelley Boyce, OAM, who is retiring from the role as Chair and Board Director after 16 years of service working tirelessly for the Foundation and the Southern Highlands community.
August 2022 Newsletter
Rural Scene Berrima by Reg Rowe – $100. Part of an extensive collection of paintings donated to the Southern Highlands Foundation by the artist to assist