Funding secured for InsideOut4Kids

After launching in 2017, InsideOut4Kids has helped thousands of children who have been referred to their services to access programs assisting children who are suffering from anxiety, grief, complex trauma and loss through parental separation, bereavement, or family violence.

Run by City Mission, IO4K is a range of educative, psycho-social programs for children aged 4 to 13. The aim is to equip and empower children to have a strong sense of wellbeing so that they may be more resilient, learn better, enjoy a sense of belonging, and be happier and healthier.

Ray Green from City Mission said an important success factor for I04K is that the facilitators are solely focussed on the child and their individual experiences.

“For many children this is a rare but incredibly valuable experience as they work through their specific problems and learn strategies to deal with their grief and loss in a safe, confidential and caring environment,” Mr Green said.

After concerns over funding streams coming to an end, Federal Member for Bass Bridget Archer advocated for further funding to be granted to the program to ensure the vital work continued, securing $200,000 over two years.

“It’s imperative that even young children are given necessary mental health assistance to support them during a time when they may be feeling particular distress or affected by a personal trauma,” Mrs Archer said.

“This funding provides further certainty for staff and the schools, families and individuals who utilise their programs.”