Did you hear the BUZZ?
The Zionist Federation of Australia together with our Australian Principal Supporter, Gandel Foundation and our organisational partners, Access Inc, Flying Fox and Friendship Circle are excited to announce the first-ever Australian Taglit-Birthright Israel trip for young adults with special needs (cognitive). The group will depart Australia in November 2017.
GROUND-BREAKING BIPOLAR APP TO DETECT EARLY ONSET OF MANIA
A ground-breaking new app developed by national mental health organisation SANE Australia will soon alert people living with bipolar to the potential onset of mania, as well as notify a nominated loved one or mental health professional, to help prevent the often destructive consequences of mania.
Supporting new therapies for hard-to-treat lymphomas
Research into new therapies for patients with hard-to-treat lymphomas will be undertaken by Walter and Eliza Hall Institute’s Dr Mary Ann Anderson with the support of a three-year Gandel Foundation-Snowdome Foundation Fellowship.
Strengthening the safety and well-being of elderly Australians
The National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) has received a Major Grant from Gandel Foundation that will enable researchers to develop an action plan over the next year to address elder abuse in Victoria.
JAM girls mentoring program
NCJWA (Vic) will be running JAM project, a mentor program for teenage girls, funded by Gandel Foundation.
Multicultural Arts Victoria (MAV) is the very proud recipient of a Gandel Foundation Major Grant for its Emerge Cultural Leadership Program in 2016 -17
ANNOUNCEMENT OF GANDEL FUNDING FOR MULTICULTURAL ARTS VICTORIA’S EMERGE CULTURAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM, EMPOWERING EMERGING AND REFUGEE ARTISTS AND COMMUNITIES
Opening of Gandel House at Emmy Monash Aged Care
Gandel House was officially opened by the Governor of Victoria, Linda Dessau AM in the presence of over 250 guests. Gandel House will extend the reach of Emmy Monash to offer levels of care and lifestyle options unmatched in Jewish residential aged care in Melbourne and will seamlessly link to current facilities.
Melbourne Fringe Festival 2016 offers invaluable support to artists
The Melbourne Fringe Festival, Victoria’s most vibrant independent arts showcase, announces new support programs – Compass and Ralph Mclean Microgrants – as it invites artists from all disciplines to apply to be a part of Melbourne Fringe 2016.
Jewish Holocaust Centre receives award for an innovative education program
The Jewish Holocaust Centre is the proud recipient of the ‘Education and Early Childhood Award’ in Victoria’s Multicultural Awards for Excellence 2015 for its outstanding achievements in promoting the cultural diversity of Victoria’s community.