Camcare Annual Report From the President and CEO
In this environment, Camcare is responding by negotiating partnerships to position ourselves to retain services which are in demand at the local level. We are also looking at alternative funding streams to maintain and extend some of our programs. One example is the early intervention programs on the school platform funded through the School Focussed Youth Service. The initial decision by the State Government to withdraw this program has been followed by a decision to continue funding for services targeted to high needs students. Camcare is looking to build on our partnerships with schools in the delivery of services which address issues when they first emerge in a non stigmatizing way. Camcare has received funding for two exciting new programs. The first is the Harmony Project, funded by the Department of Planning and Community Development. The other is PS4 Kids, funded by Inner East Medicare Local, to provide a child mental health and perinatal depression service.
These provide specialist capacity for targeted populations or communities, which build on our core services in Counselling and Family Services. In considering our strategic directions for the next three years the Board has undertaken an environmental analysis and consulted a range of stakeholders. Camcare is well regarded for the services it provides and there is strong support for continuing these. At the same time we are aiming to build on our core areas of expertise as an agency with strong connections to the community we serve, and a tradition of building community capacity through volunteering. Finally, we want to contribute to knowledge in areas relevant to our community and boost our advocacy role on behalf of the people we serve. To this end we are establishing a partnership with Swinburne University to provide student education opportunities in the field, undertake joint research and explore new service delivery opportunities.
It is with great sadness that we recall the death of our Patron, Tony Charlton AM, who contributed so much to Camcare over seven years. Tony is remembered for his generosity, significant talents and connections. We would like to thank all those internally and externally who have contributed to Camcare and provided vital support for the work we do.
Dr Karen White President
Jane Broadhead Chief Executive Officer
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