The Australian National University’s (ANU) Crawford School of Public Policy has set up a new fundraising initiative supporting Canberra and region charities.
Speaking at the launch of the school’s strategic plan, Director of the Crawford School, Helen Sullivan (pictured) said the initiative would connect the school with the local community and raise essential funds to support the charities’ works.
She said the charities chosen as recipients for the first year of the project were Women with Disabilities in the ACT and the Early Morning Centre.
“Crawford School is a well-known part of the Canberra community, and we draw many students from the Territory, particularly from the Public Service,” Professor Sullivan said.
“Our new strategic plan highlights the importance of building capacity and improving outcomes at individual, institutional and societal levels, and deepening our relationships with communities, including the Canberra community.”
She said a poll of Crawford staff had produced suggestions for more than 20 charities.
“From those nominations, we have chosen two charities who we, as a school, as a body of scholars, staff and students, will work closely with over the next year — raising funds for them, raising their profile, and supporting their work through our significant public events program,” Professor Sullivan said.
“Women with Disabilities in the ACT is an advocacy and peer support organisation for women, girls, feminine-identifying and non-binary people with a disability in the ACT region.”
She said the Early Morning Centre on Northbourne Avenue provided support to Canberra’s homeless, with a warm, safe space where people could enjoy a free breakfast and access support, office facilities and referral services.
