Delivering during a pandemic Despite a challenging year, ISV continued its important work across various spaces. Acting EO Gretchen Young reports.
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nner Sydney Voice continued to be funded by the NSW Department of Communities and Justice to empower children and families’ sector organisations by increasing social and community involvement. To achieve this, connections were established during the year with service providers and public bodies across five LGAs, and “street meets” were held with residents on social housing blocks. A number of educational workshops were also held tackling issues such as inclusive play for children with disabilities; supporting families affected by drug and alcohol abuse; and child protection. Advocacy in this space included a call for IT resources for vulnerable children and young people, and support for awareness-raising of the effects of the threat of homelessness on children and families. ISV also developed program logics — rated ‘excellent’ — in relation to this funding and will continue to provide an outcomes framework that will provide optimal results for community members.
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At the Emergency Handbook launch, Northcott Community Centre in Surry Hills on 9 June
Work progressed on the Aged-Care Sector Support and Development Project. Despite the lockdowns, the Eastern Sydney CHSP Forum continued to meet online. As did the Eastern Sydney Digital Inclusion Working Group, which was established to overcome barriers for vulnerable people in Eastern Sydney to get online. Meanwhile, a Digital Inclusion Showcase was held in November with 78 people and six presenters attending. At
