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News Lotterywest Grant Presentation The opportunity to reinforce HCSG’s capacity to negotiate a significant Lotterywest grant was celebrated on 6th August 2009. Lotterywest’s confidence in our ability to project manage $2,039,396 was evident. Department of Housing Director of Community Services, Justine Colyer, pointed out that, with their $1.3m Safe House commitment, HCSG was about to manage an (all up) $4m project. As she left, Minister McSweeney quietly whispered “You really are doing a good job”. The cheque presentation was her introduction to HCSG. While I would describe the afternoon as “making huge mileage out of a photo-shoot”, it was worthwhile for our partnerships, our Swan footprint and our networks. Swan Emergency CEO, Don Tunnecliffe confided “We are truly envious. We wish it was us, but it is great you are bringing this sort of funding into the community.” HCSG will now continue to work hard to achieve a very successful outcome and build even more networks. Helen Dullard, HCSG CEO
"Next of Kin" “Next of Kin” is the remarkable story of how the initiative of a small group of volunteers in 1983 led to the development of a multi-million dollar community service organisation over the next 25 years. “Next of Kin” takes readers on an illuminating journey through the history of the Hills Community Support Group, describing vividly how the organisation has been able to help thousands of residents in the Perth Hills achieve a better quality of life. “In 2003, Lyla Elliott wrote the history of the first twenty years with a diverse audience in mind and rich with personal anecdotes. The threads of the story have been carefully picked up and woven into a few more chapters covering the last five years. Alice Nelson has achieved this careful blend to ensure the continuation of this compelling story which is full of warmth and human interest. “Copies of the “Next of Kin” are available now. If you are interested in a copy, please contact 6274 3700 or by email at hcsg@hcsg.com.au.
Super Duper Subaruba Thanks to the generosity of Subaru Osborne Park and AHG, three young men from Kedining House had the thrill of their lives when each was treated to a double circuit spin around the race track at the AHG Driving Centre in a Subaru WRX. Special thanks go to Peter, the driver, who didn’t hold back on this adventure. When the rides were over, the car tires were smoking, Michael, James and Johnathon were exhilarated and Marilyn and Jo were ... well, looking a little pale after their back seat experience. An event this special couldn’t happen without community support and once again we thank Subaru Osborne Park and AHG for their kindness.
Memorable Milestone Is there a better way to spend a spring day than picnicking in King’s Park with friends? Or a more glamorous way of getting there than by chauffeur-driven limousine? On a glorious day in October, participants of Rainbow Program’s Drop In Centre answered with a resounding “NO” when they experienced the trip of a lifetime. And who made it possible? HCSG consumers who have been generous enough to make donations in response to a request in their quarterly newsletter the “Hills Connection”. Donations paid for the limousine which turned an ordinary trip to the park for a barbecue lunch into an unforgettable life experience. HCSG received warm thank you letters from Rainbow staff and participants. One person wrote “Best picnic I ever had! It is wonderful going out with friends.” A special thank you to readers of the newsletter, their generosity waved the magic wand to “fulfil the dream of those who took part in this event”.
Life Membership Corrie Barbour and Helen Dullard were two of the first volunteers with Hills Community Support Group (HCSG) when it started in July 1983. They both began by transporting older people, who had no family or neighbours to take them, to doctors, hospitals, local shopping centres or banks. Both remain with us and HCSG still provides consumers with the same services! Corrie is the longest serving volunteer and has contributed countless hours to transport, day centre and many other activities. Helen was the original Coordinator of services and still leads the group as Chief Executive Officer. Corrie and Helen were made HCSG Life Members at the recent Volunteer Sundowner. Congratulations to both for 25 years of commitment to their community and Hills Community Support Group.
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