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1) NOAHS ARK CANBERRA INC.
2) Funding received in 1992/93: $16,700
3) Purpose of Grant: Funding contributed to providing a resource centre, toy library (including a mobile service) therapeutic assessment services, treatment programs and integrated playgroups to support children and young adults (0-18 years) who have special needs.
4) Contribution to improving Public Health: Improves the quality of life of children and young people with special needs and their families.
1) NURSING MOTHERS ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA - ACT BRANCH.
2) Funding received in 1992/93: $8,000
3) Purpose of Grant: Funded to produce promotional and educational material, quarterly branch newsheets and to reimburse the out-of-pocket expenses to volunteers. Provides a wide range of primary health services for mothers such as, breastfeeding counselling, encouragement, support, and the promotion of the health benefits of breastfeeding to the community.
4) Contribution to improving Public Health: Maintain and increase the number of breastfeeding women in the ACT. Increased knowledge in the community about breast feeding.
1) PREGNANCY SUPPORT SERVICE (ACT) INC.
2) Funding received in 1992/93: $14,000
3) Purpose of Grant: Funding contributed to providing salaries, operational costs and equipment for the service which provides counselling, emotional support, practical assistance, free pregnancy testing, information and education to students and community groups.
4) Contribution to improving Public Health: Improves support and decision making on pregnancy/termination
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