The 2024 recipients of the Great Ydeas, Small Grants program are:
Lew Ching Yip
Project Chosen Family
Project Chosen Family is a Support Group for Culturally and Racially Marginalized (CARM) female-identifying Youths aged 18 – 25 years old who are estranged from their families and/or have challenging familial relationships due to lack of emotional and physical safety.
The Project Chosen team aim to provide early intervention and education and create a confidential and safe space for them to seek peer support.
This project contributes to the wider agenda of ending gender-based violence against women in Canberra.
Dr Chloe Lim
CALD Voices in STEM Podcast
The CALD Voices in STEM podcast aims to amplify the voices of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) women in the field of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).
Her objective includes highlighting the diverse perspectives, experiences, and contributions of CALD women, fostering inclusivity in STEM, and inspiring the next generation of diverse scientists and innovators.
Megan Tennant
Girls for the Environment Program
The Girls for the Environment Program aims to empower young girls, women, and non-binary individuals with the skills to become environmental champions within their school.
Through a series of workshop sessions, participants will develop age-appropriate skills in project planning, leadership, and environmental awareness, culminating in the implementation of sustainability initiatives led by year 10 and year 6 students, ensuring lasting impact and continued support for environmental stewardship.
This empowers them to manage feelings of anxiety and gain a sense of accomplishment in implementing a project that will help the environment and the community.
Emma English
Student Scholarship for Singing Lessons
Emma’s project aims to offer financial support to primary school-aged girls who can’t afford singing lessons, empowering them with singing skills to build up confidence and the ability to take on new challenges as they grow, while continuously upgrading her teaching tools and techniques to provide the best education possible.