Compassionate Connections
Many children with disability and their families living in low resource settings in South Asia experience extreme suffering - physically, socially, emotionally and spiritually. Access to the required healthcare is unachievable. By delivering a world class early identification and early intervention service in their communities, we will support families as they discover the uniqueness of their child and teach them specific ways of supporting their child’s development. Coming alongside families and delivering compassionate healthcare will foster hope for their future.
Cerebral Palsy Support Initiative
Cerebral Palsy is among the most common childhood disabilities. In rural South Asia, it is estimated that one in every 300 children are born with Cerebral Palsy (compared to one in every 700 children in Australia). Additionally the diagnosis is substantially delayed, with a mean age of over five years, compared with the possibility of a diagnosis as early as three months.
Barriers to early intervention for children with Cerebral Palsy include:
Appeal Target - $35,000
We are aiming to raise $35,000 as seed funding to fully support the first year of a new early detection and early intervention program.
Budget Breakdown
Disability consultant - (volunteer status) $0
Local Physiotherapist - will mentor CHWs (Community Health Workers) $7,000
Three CHWs (three days per week each) in each project area $8,000
Accounting and financial management support $2,900
Daily visitation by CHWs and weekly visit by Project Manager $7,700
Three Smart phones or iPads/tablets $700
Internet access $400
Foam/wooden floor based chairs, simple toys, therapy dolls $1,600
Staff and community level training and materials $3,500
Audit, Reporting, Monitoring, Govt. Permits, etc $3,200
Total for the YearAUD $35,000
Cerebral Palsy Support Initiative
Cerebral Palsy is among the most common childhood disabilities. In rural South Asia, it is estimated that one in every 300 children are born with Cerebral Palsy (compared to one in every 700 children in Australia). Additionally the diagnosis is substantially delayed, with a mean age of over five years, compared with the possibility of a diagnosis as early as three months.
Barriers to early intervention for children with Cerebral Palsy include:
- diagnosis delayed beyond the critical window of neuroplasticity
- poor or no access to evidence-based early intervention
- inadequate state funded support and initiatives
- inability to afford services
- prevailing misconceptions, stigma, and social exclusion
Appeal Target - $35,000
We are aiming to raise $35,000 as seed funding to fully support the first year of a new early detection and early intervention program.
Budget Breakdown
Disability consultant - (volunteer status) $0
Local Physiotherapist - will mentor CHWs (Community Health Workers) $7,000
Three CHWs (three days per week each) in each project area $8,000
Accounting and financial management support $2,900
Daily visitation by CHWs and weekly visit by Project Manager $7,700
Three Smart phones or iPads/tablets $700
Internet access $400
Foam/wooden floor based chairs, simple toys, therapy dolls $1,600
Staff and community level training and materials $3,500
Audit, Reporting, Monitoring, Govt. Permits, etc $3,200
Total for the YearAUD $35,000
How to give - there are two ways
Give via Giveway on the New Community Fundraising page
CLICK HERE
or
Give by direct deposit to the New Community Bank account:
New Community Ringwood
BSB 704 922
Account 100013794
Use Reference CA24 followed by Surname and Initial. eg CA24SmithJ
Be sure we know your email address for receipting.
Gifts to the New Community Christmas Appeal are tax deductible.
Receipts will be issued by Baptist Mission Australia early in 2025
CLICK HERE
or
Give by direct deposit to the New Community Bank account:
New Community Ringwood
BSB 704 922
Account 100013794
Use Reference CA24 followed by Surname and Initial. eg CA24SmithJ
Be sure we know your email address for receipting.
Gifts to the New Community Christmas Appeal are tax deductible.
Receipts will be issued by Baptist Mission Australia early in 2025
