The Wolper Jewish Hospital Health Foundation has supported the following organisations in 2017, 2018 and 2019.
The successful organisations are:
2019
Australian Jewish Fertility Network
Support for the appointment of a part-time General Manager to establish the AJFN as a sustainable not-for-profit corporate entity
Bell Shakespeare
Support for their “Behind the Scenes” anxiety and depression prevention program for senior students
Friends of Refugees of Eastern Europe (F.R.E.E)
Support for their Senior Citizens Club ‘Bis 120’ which brings elderly Russian speaking members of the Jewish community together at weekly functions
Maccabi NSW
Support for their Maccabi Life community health and wellness expo
Holdsworth Community
Support for their Seniors Wellbeing Program
JewishCare for the Jewish Suicide Prevention Strategy
Continued support for the first Jewish specific suicide prevention strategy in NSW
Maccabi NSW
Providing first aid training and kits for coaches and managers of Maccabi sports teams
2018
Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation
Support for a research associate undertaking Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia clinical trials
NSW Friendship Circle
Support for medical and nursing staff at their Adventure Getaways for young people with disabilities
Shalom Gamarada
A full residential scholarship for an indigenous medical student
Jewish House
Support of a social worker for the Homebase Program that supports clients leaving crisis accommodation
Camp Sababa
Support for nursing costs at their camps for children and young adults with disabilities
Parkinson’s NSW
Funding and facilities for their counselling service at Wolper Jewish Hospital
COA
Upgrade of their AV and PA systems
Friends of Refugees of Eastern Europe (F.R.E.E)
Support for their Senior Citizens Club ‘Bis 120’ which brings elderly Russian speaking members of the Jewish community together at weekly functions
Holdsworth Community
Support for their seniors wellbeing program
JewishCare for the Jewish Suicide Prevention Strategy
The first Jewish specific suicide prevention strategy in NSW
Multiple Sclerosis Ltd
Support for two Wellness Workshops
2017
Friends of Refugees of Eastern Europe (F.R.E.E.) – Senior Citizens Club ‘Bis
120’
Bringing elderly Russian speaking members of the Jewish community together at weekly functions.
Hatzolah Sydney – Emergency Medical Response
Providing lifesaving medical care during the first critical moments of a medical
emergency, whilst catering to the unique needs of the Jewish Community.
Holdsworth Community – Connecting through Music
A program improving the lives of people living with dementia through music therapy.
The Kolling Institute, University of Sydney Master of Genetic Program
Enabling students to attend the Sydney Jewish Museum to raise awareness and
understanding of the impact of past trauma on the experience of receiving genetic
counselling.
MUM FOR MUM NCJWA NSW – MUM FOR MUM
Home-based support for new mothers at risk of post-natal depression due to
isolation, social and/or financial difficulties.
Camp Sababa
Support for nursing services and medical supplies at their camps for children and young adults with disabilities.
Gift of Life Australia
Supporting their work in testing potential donors of Jewish and ethnic minority descent in order to save the lives of blood cancer patients for whom a family match has not been found.
Hereditary Cancer Clinic
Development of a web site focussing on community BRCA testing.
Jewish House
Supporting their professional health services including psychology.
Maccabi NSW
Providing first aid training and first aid kits for coaches and managers of Maccabi sports teams.
Parkinson’s NSW
Support for their Parkinson’s Counselling Service in the Eastern Suburbs
Shalom Gamarada
Full funding of a scholarship for an indigenous medical student providing residential accommodation in Shalom College.
