Volunteers

Hear what The Impact Suite had to say on ABC radio about the significant challenges faced by charities in Australia due to the Coronavirus Pandemic.

With most organisations directing their workforce to work from home due to Covid-19 risks, charities need to be aware of the risks they need to manage to meet Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws

Planning and being prepared to adjust to the changing environment is critical not only for workplaces but also charities.

In Australia there are 20 registered charities who mention Down syndrome within their purpose. The Impact Suite would like to highlight the efforts of some of the micro sized charities who are doing impactful work to support people with Down syndrome and their families. These charities are at the coalface of support and only one has received government support with a small contribution of $6,000. The rest are completely self-funded relying on donations and other revenue.

People have been contacting the Prime Minister’s Office to find out other charities they can donate to. The Office has released an updated list of charities that can assist in the bushfire recovery effort.