Living in Harmony Community Projects 2006

VIC

Organisation:

State Emergency Service - Ballarat Unit

Project Name:

SES recruitment program to reduce social isolation

Suburb:

BALLARAT

State:

Victoria

Amount:

$8,000

Project Summary:

SES members come from a wide variety of background and beliefs including Christian, Jewish and Buddhist.  The project seeks to inspire local residents from various backgrounds to embrace Australian values such as volunteering and participation. 

This project seeks to involve people from different backgrounds to engage in rescue activities in difficult circumstances to develop respect and trust by encouraging participation.