Annual Report 2024 – 2025 Helping Bree Find Calm and Connection Bree, a spirited 2-year-old, was having a tough time at her early childhood centre. She struggled with expressing herself and connecting with others, which sometimes led to biting during play – especially when things around her changed. Educators and families were concerned, but unsure…
Annual Report 2024 – 2025 Lydia’s Story: Building Stronger Connections with Her Children Lydia is a mum of two, raising her children while navigating language barriers and cultural differences around family roles and relationships. She often found it hard to manage her children’s emotions and wanted fewer arguments and more connection at home. To support…
Annual Report 2024 – 2025 Max’s Story: Exploring Emotions and Kindness Through the Bungee Youth Resilience Program, Max discovered how kindness and creativity can turn frustration into understanding. His artwork – and his first public speech – became powerful steps in building confidence, purpose and emotional wellbeing. Max joined his Bungee group with enthusiasm, eager to…
Annual Report 2024 – 2025 Claire and Daniel’s Story: Reconnecting with Culture and Belonging Claire, a single mum, wanted to give her son Daniel the chance to grow up proud of who he is. But life had made that hard. Claire’s own parent was part of the Stolen Generations, leaving her with little connection to…
Annual Report 2024 – 2025 VolunCHEERing with the Yarn and Stitching Group Christine is a 77-year-old woman who has been engaged with the Involve program since 2021. She experiences several ongoing health conditions, including respiratory issues, restless legs syndrome, high blood pressure, and some degree of hearing loss. Despite these challenges, she continues to live…
Annual Report 2024 – 2025 Living Life to the Fullest at 77 When three-year-old Kyle came to NEIST playgroup for the first time with his mum, he was overwhelmed. He cried for half an hour and clung tightly to her. His mum explained that new places are very hard for him, which has made daycare…
Annual Report 2024 – 2025 Christine’s Story: Staying Active and Independent Christine is a 77-year-old who has been part of the CRCS Involve social groups program since 2021. She manages a number of ongoing health conditions, including respiratory issues, restless legs syndrome, high blood pressure and some hearing loss. Despite these challenges, she continues to…
Annual Report 2024 – 2025 Christine’s Story: Staying Active and Independent Christine McClean is a 77-year-old who has been part of the Involve program since 2021. She manages a number of ongoing health conditions, including respiratory issues, restless legs syndrome, high blood pressure and some hearing loss. Despite these challenges, she continues to live independently…
Annual Report 2024 – 2025 Creating Belonging Through Art A group of spirited ten- and eleven-year-old girls from a Canberra primary school joined a Bungee Youth Resilience program designed to strengthen social skills and build resilience. Meeting weekly across eight weeks, they started with plenty of energy but also faced challenges around communication, peer conflict, and feelings of being…
Annual Report 2024 – 2025 Kyle’s Story: Finding Calm at NEIST Playgroup When three-year-old Kyle came to Neurodevelopment Early Intervention Support and Training (NEIST) playgroup for the first time with his mum, he was overwhelmed. He cried for half an hour and clung tightly to her. His mum explained that new places are very hard…