The Family Place has supported families of the Eurobodalla for more than 30 years. The community hub they operate in Moruya brings together community and health services through the provision of financial and support services to a culturally diverse and economically disadvantaged community.
In 2020-2021, through IRCF, The Family Place was supported to develop a five-year strategic plan to equip the organisation for a planned period of growth.
A $40,785 FRRR IRCF grant funded a 12-month program of work to engage a consultant, run a staff wellbeing program and retreat, invest in technology for telehealth and a make contribution to management wages. Training in leadership, values and ethics, as well as self-care in a disaster planning and recovery context were all incorporated into the program.
The Family Place said the IRCF support was instrumental in ensuring strong strategic objectives, skilled leadership, connected staff and a clear vision.
A second grant of $20,000 at the end of 2021 enabled the appointment of a part-time role to further support fundraising, compliance and governance. This allowed The Family Place to respond to rapidly escalating demands from vulnerable families and become better positioned for exponential growth.
Changes to the structure and culture of the organisation also made it a stronger and more sustainable non-for-profit, while continuing to support and lead community development and wellbeing initiatives.