Community Philanthropy Archives - ETC Employment & Training

November 11, 2024

ETC Announces Recipients of 2024 First Nations Scholarship

The First Nations Scholarship supports ETC's vision in Closing the Gap We are thrilled to announce the recipients of our...

December 1, 2023

The BackTrack revolution: Changing lives, one story at a time

From shed to success In the heart of Armidale in 2006, Bernie Shakeshaft witnessed a harsh reality that stirred something...

November 17, 2023

Lismore Road to Recovery: REDINC – A story of resilience

How REDinc navigated the muddy road to recovery with help from their community In February 2022, the city of Lismore,...

$500,000 given back to local community organisations through ETC's Community Support Fund

August 7, 2023

ETC funds 16 community organisations with $500,000

ETC's Community Support Fund 2023 As a not-for-profit company and registered charity, ETC is proud to be able to reinvest...

ETC's First Nations Scholarship - Invest in your future and community!

July 7, 2023

Meet the recipients of ETC’s First Nations Scholarships

Three inspiring First Nations Peoples awarded scholarships Earlier this year, we announced our First Nations Scholarship program, which would fund...

May 8, 2023

My Future Fest Opens the Door to Youth Employment

Opportunity for local youth shines at My Future Fest Recently, ETC had the pleasure of hosting My Future Fest in...

February 17, 2023

ETC continues to support the Titans Deadly Futures Program

Deadly Futures program runs on the Gold Coast and North Coast thanks to funding boost At ETC, we are committed...

August 11, 2022

ETC helps Gold Coast youth program with transportation issues!

Gold Coast youth program E Suarve receives funding from ETC to purchase a brand-new van! As a part of ETC’s...

May 26, 2022

How ETC helped launch a fresh industry training space for local youth

ETC's community support commitment helps ShoreTrack launch their brand new metal fabrication space Recently, not-for-profit organisations, ETC, and ShoreTrack co-hosted...

April 4, 2022

ETC staff generously donate essential items to Taree Women’s Shelter

ETC donation inspired by staff's act of kindness For the past 4 years, ETC staff from Taree and Tuncurry have...

November 24, 2021

ETC gives back $475,000 to local communities

ETC announces the recipients of $475,000 in local community funding As a not-for-profit organisation and registered charity, ETC has helped...

ETC visits the linen shift and meets local homeless women

November 26, 2020

Support for homeless women

ETC supports social enterprise for homeless women in the Northern Rivers Homeless women are developing skills and confidence through a...

ETC staff with the human nature team the new car and ipads

October 29, 2020

ETC supports youth outreach therapy program

Extra support is now available for young people struggling with mental health in the Northern Rivers. ETC has donated more...

Community garden at kings community care

October 12, 2020

Community garden supports Gold Coast locals through crisis

Gold Coast locals affected by COVID-19 have been able to access fresh food thanks to a new community garden constructed...

Local youth in the new creative space at PCYC Taree

September 3, 2020

ETC supports new creative space for Taree youth

Young aspiring creative artists in the Taree area won’t need to travel to a major city to access support to...

Tethered vehicle to help homeless people

February 18, 2020

Help for Gold Coast and Tweed Heads homeless

There's a new service to help Gold Coast and Tweed Heads homeless people to be better connected - Tethered For...

January 23, 2020

ETC supports Boomerang Bags to reduce wastage and create skills

Boomerang Bags are playing their part to reduce the amount of plastic bags going to landfill each year by engaging...

January 21, 2020

ETC supports Gloucester Preschool with expansion

Families and job seekers will soon reap the benefits of an expansion to Gloucester Preschool including two new classrooms and...

December 13, 2019

Mullumbimby Coffee Cart

Isolated members of the community throughout Mullumbimby and the district can now access services via a mobile coffee cart The...

December 13, 2019

Families and small business to benefit from new kitchen facility

A new commercial grade kitchen facility has been installed at the C3 Church which aims to run programs for disadvantaged...

November 28, 2019

Coffs Harbour Autism School

The new Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) school in Coffs Harbour is having a positive impact on the local community, in...

ETC staff check out the new beginnings boat

October 3, 2019

Gold Coast Marine Conservation Program

There’s a new boat cruising the Gold Coast waterways helping local youth gain skills and knowledge in marine studies. A...

June 18, 2019

15 organisations set to benefit from $300,000 in community grants

ETC is pleased to announce the successful recipients of the 2018/19 ETC Community Support Fund. ETC Board Chair Rod McKelvey...

ETC staff visit the centre to see the funded laptops in action

June 4, 2019

Computer skills now on offer at Forster Community Garden

Great Lakes residents wanting some entry level computer training can now access this at the Forster Community Garden. Coordinated by...

April 3, 2019

ETC supports Meals on Wheels with a new car

There’s a shiny new set of wheels zooming around the Gold Coast and it’s helping disadvantaged members of the community...

March 4, 2019

Support for Hear and Say’s expanding Telepractice program on the Gold Coast

Families with a child who has hearing loss and who also have limited ability to physically access services can now...

February 27, 2019

Multicap and ETC helping Tweed community Get Ready for Work

A new skills development program designed for people living with disabilities is being rolled out in the Tweed Heads region....

February 25, 2019

Clothes washing and shower facilities now available for Bowraville community

Disadvantaged members of the Bowraville community now have a place to shower, wash and dry clothes, have a cuppa and...

February 20, 2019

ETC supports establishment of new Gold Coast sensory garden

People on the Gold Coast living with disability and their families, now have access to a brand new outdoor space...

February 18, 2019

Grab a great coffee and support local Trainees

The Taree community is being encouraged to support a local social enterprise which is helping disadvantaged members of the community...

February 15, 2019

Food and friends now on offer at Kempsey Neighbourhood Centre

Members of the Kempsey community looking for a safe place to socialise, make friends and receive food assistance can now...

February 12, 2019

ETC supports Artwomb to reach more people in the community

The North Coast community is being encouraged to switch on the creative side of their brain, let loose some inhibitions...

ETC staff at the mental health support group warehouse

February 8, 2019

More support for those living with mental illness on the North Coast

Members of the North Coast community living with mental illness now have more support to help with their home equipment...

January 24, 2019

Cancer survivors increase health and wellbeing thanks to ENRICHing Survivorship program

Author: Tim Chapman, Community Programs Coordinator, Cancer Council NSW (Lower Mid North Coast) Cancer survivors and their families recently participated...

January 14, 2019

ETC supports Lifeline with new training facility

All of the services of Lifeline North Coast are now housed under the one roof after the recent opening of...

January 8, 2019

ETC supports food recovery on the North Coast

Each week day, two refrigerated vans are making their way across the region rescuing and delivering food to disadvantaged people....

ETC staff visiting the deadly futures program

December 26, 2018

ETC proud to support the Titans Deadly Futures Program

A group of Indigenous youth on the Gold Coast have been fortunate to participate in a six week program designed...

L to R: ETC Business Relationship Manager for the North Coast – Andrew Goodchild, ETC Board Deputy Chair – Lorraine Penn, Driving Assistance Program Coordinator Angela Stone, Driving Instructor Ben Benson.

November 30, 2018

More support for Northern Rivers learner drivers

There’s a shiny new set of wheels zooming around the Northern Rivers and it’s helping disadvantaged members of the community...

June 29, 2018

17 organisations set to benefit from $250,000 in community grants

ETC is pleased to announce the successful recipients of the 2017/18 ETC Community Support Fund. ETC Board Chairman Rod McKelvey...

ETC staff visit the Blue Print Training Kitchen to see the funded project in action and meet the Trainees

May 20, 2018

Skills and Fresh Food for Gloucester community

The Gloucester community is set to benefit from an exciting new training facility Blue Print Kitchen located in the local...

Local ETC staff meet with the Crossing Divides team and Diversity in the Arts program participants

March 16, 2018

Gold Coast Youth Thrive in Creative Program funded by ETC

An exciting creative industries program has given Gold Coast youth a chance to become more creative, engage with the community,...

March 6, 2018

Fresh food and clean clothes for Wauchope community

Imagine not having access to fresh food or clothes washing facilities. That’s unfortunately the case for many people including families...

March 4, 2018

Gold Coast youth cooking up skills for their future

At-risk youth on the Gold Coast are benefiting from a new program run by OzHarvest and made possible by funding...

March 3, 2018

Mobile music studios now available for Northern Rivers youth

Young music enthusiasts across the Northern Rivers are making the most of the opportunity to access mobile music studios, thanks...

Neighbourhood Centre staff with the new tools

February 21, 2018

Tools and Workshops now available to help Nimbin locals

The Nimbin community is set to benefit from a new Community Tools Library thanks to an initiative by the local...

February 18, 2018

New camps helping Indigenous youth to connect to culture

A partnership with Kirrawe Indigenous Corporation and the ETC Community Support Fund has given 23 local youth the opportunity to...

December 18, 2017

Tank FM now equipped to broadcast more frequently in the community

Macleay Valley community radio station Tank FM are thrilled with the purchase of a new Audio Codec device which will...

November 30, 2017

Northern Rivers Youth Benefit from Technology Skills Training

The sky is the limit for young people interested in technology on the Northern Rivers thanks to the work of...

November 22, 2017

RedInc and ETC changing lives through technology

Youth with disabilities in the Northern Rivers are taking big steps towards improving their socialisation and career skills thanks to...

November 16, 2017

ETC Community Support Fund and PCYC help youth

How do ETC Community Support Fund and PCYC help youth? By connecting local youth through music! Gold Coast youth now have...

October 13, 2017

Woolgoolga – thriving hub for the 21st Century

A $10,000 grant from the Enterprise & Training Company Ltd (ETC) Community Support Fund has been welcomed by the Woolgoolga...

October 13, 2017

ETC gives Lifeline Northern Rivers a funding boost

Lifeline Northern Rivers has been able to purchase 10 new industrial grade trolleys to assist in safer work practices at...

May 15, 2017

14 organisations set to benefit from $120,000 in community grants

Enterprise and Training Company (ETC) is pleased to announce the successful recipients of the ETC Community Support Fund. ETC Board...

February 6, 2017

ETC announces $120,000 funding for local communities

People interested in making a positive difference to their community are being encouraged to apply for funding from not-for-profit company...

December 13, 2016

Northern Rivers community better connected thanks to Interrelate and ETC

Members of the Northern Rivers community have benefited from two new programs being delivered by Interrelate across the region. The...

December 12, 2016

PCYC Wollongong on the move with new Bus

PCYC Wollongong is thrilled with its new wheels thanks to support from local Rotary clubs and the ETC Community Support...

November 23, 2016

Bello youth climbing their way to a healthier life

The youth of Bellingen Shire now have a Bouldering Wall at their local Youth Hub thanks to the support of...

October 12, 2016

Old Bar community benefits from local preschool extension

Community owned and operated Old Bar Preschool is enjoying a much needed extension which has had many benefits for the...

September 16, 2016

North Coast kids striving to read now have furry friends to help

Children across the North Coast now have the opportunity to access the Story Dogs program thanks to a $15,000 grant...

September 14, 2016

Country Paradise Parklands all ramped up for Café Barrow

Nerang Country Paradise Association Inc (NCPA) have all hands on deck with their project for a new social venture called...

September 14, 2016

Exciting new Youth Hub opens in Casino

Casino Neighbourhood Centre has just opened its new Youth Hub in Canterbury Street. Youth Programs Coordinator Annika Olsson said the...

September 1, 2016

Coffee Box helping disadvantaged women to reconnect with life

Following the launch of Byron’s new ‘Coffee Box’ there has already been a positive impact on the local community particularly...

June 24, 2016

House with no Steps serving up life skills with new kitchen

Young people with a disability now have a better chance of learning life skills at Mudgeeraba’s House with No Steps...

Landcare staff and ETC staff at the reserve

June 17, 2016

ETC provides seating for local nature reserve

Toormina residents can now put up their feet and enjoy the bushland surroundings in their local Reserve located off Kinchela...

June 17, 2016

ETC helps local family centre to get mobile

Staff from the Hastings Early Intervention Program (HEIP) have embraced technology to enable them to work remotely to service the...

June 15, 2016

Kempsey community to reap benefits with new food rescue service

The Kempsey community is being encouraged to get behind a new food rescue service that aims to support some of...

April 29, 2016

Food Connect now able to expand services thanks to ETC grant

According to ACOSS, 2.2 million Australians are currently living in poverty. Hunger is largely a hidden social problem and many...

April 29, 2016

Phoenix work crew now better equipped to help the community

Thanks to a $5,000 grant from the ETC Community Support Fund, the Nambucca Valley Phoenix (NVP) workcrew have been able...

April 15, 2016

Labrador Men’s Shed now better equipped to deal with life-threatening or serious injuries

Did you know that Australia-wide 17 people have lost their fingers whilst working at a Mens Shed? Given the number...

April 11, 2016

ETC supports Boomerang Bags to reduce global plastic bag wastage

Gold Coast based community organisation Boomerang Bags are playing their part to reduce the amount of rubbish going to landfill...

iberty Community Connect staff with their clients, local ETC Staff and ETC Deputy Chair Lorraine Penn at the centre located in Nerang.

March 28, 2016

ETC helps Liberty Community Connect bring new life to Gold Coast elderly and disabled

Studies show that social isolation is a key factor in the increase of mental health illness and can lead to...

March 20, 2016

ETC supports cancer education program for kids

Anyone touched by cancer will tell you what a harrowing experience it can be, especially when those affected are young...

March 2, 2016

Northern Rivers cadets benefit from new boat winch

The TS Lismore Navy Cadets unit based in Ballina is thrilled with its purchase of a new boat winch which...

February 22, 2016

Lismore Preschool delighted with new bathroom

Children at Lismore Preschool have had their bathroom transformed thanks to a $12,990 donation from the ETC Community Support Fund...

ETC Director Ian Preston, Shed President John Kent and ETC Business Advisor Peta McPherson with local shed members

January 28, 2016

The Head’s Shed becomes techno savvy

The purchase of a computerised router has helped to modernise the Nambucca Heads Men’s Shed. Shed President John Kent said...

ETC Director Ian Preston with Shed Manager John Hastings, shed members and local ETC Staff.

January 25, 2016

New trailer a wish come true for local Men’s Shed

The Kempsey Macleay Men’s Shed is thrilled with the purchase of their new trailer which was funded by the ETC...

Parent Laura Daley, ETC Board Director Ian Preston, Aspect Principal Pam Lea, Aspect Educator Meghan Williams standing at the Howard Street school development site.

January 20, 2016

New Autism school a dream come true for local families

The wait is finally over for families who need specialised assistance for their primary school aged children with autism. Autism...

December 11, 2015

Manning students benefit from ACMF music program

The Australian Children’s Music Foundation (ACMF) is a not-for-profit organisation inspiring creativity and imagination by providing weekly music education classes...

December 8, 2015

23 organisations set to benefit from $200,000 in community grants

ETC is pleased to announce the successful recipients of the ETC Community Support Fund. A new Youth Hub for Casino...

December 2, 2015

Life Skills is on the menu at Karangi Public School

On Tuesday Karangi Public School celebrated the grand opening of their new outdoor kitchen as part of the Stephanie Alexander...

August 17, 2015

Harrington events can now be heard loud and clear

The Harrington Community Function Centre has brand new speakers and a sound system thanks to a $3,000 grant from the...

August 17, 2015

Cadets grateful for new sun shelters

The Australian Navy Cadets who attend the Training Ship Culgoa barracks have enjoyed their new gazebos thanks to a donation...

July 29, 2015

ETC provides funding boost to group helping struggling school students

Extra help is at hand for Coffs Harbour primary school students struggling to keep up at school. The Smith Family...

July 29, 2015

Bridging the gap for disabled people in Northern Rivers

An exciting new pilot project called Creative Collaborations is underway in the Northern Rivers thanks to a $11,990 grant from...

May 25, 2015

Dorrigo community to benefit from new BBQ

Dorrigo Fire Brigade is thrilled to have a new BBQ thanks to the ETC Community Support Fund. Retained Firefighter David...

May 25, 2015

Lions Lookout set to be revamped

Port Macquarie’s most iconic and historical lookout will be having a major face lift thanks to the funding and support...

May 12, 2015

Local kids see the bright side of life

Thanks to a $9,640 grant from the ETC Community Support Fund, the YMCA Macksville can continue to provide their Youth...

May 4, 2015

Exercise proves beneficial for local kids

The kids who attend Port Macquarie’s Youth Hub now have access to outdoor physical training equipment thanks to a $5,000...

May 1, 2015

Nambucca community grow together

Nambucca’s UnitingCare and Uniting Church congregation have joined forces to develop a Growing Together Community Garden project. UnitingCare Community Development...

April 29, 2015

Safe place available for women to garden and make friends

Thanks to a $3,500 grant from Enterprise & Training Company Limited (ETC) the Warrina Women & Children’s Refuge can provide...

April 22, 2015

A voice for kids in the Macleay region

Kempsey Family Support Service has been able to expand its services thanks to a $5,750 grant from Enterprise & Training...

April 21, 2015

Taree’s heart gets a makeover

Thanks to an $11,000 grant from Enterprise & Training Company (ETC), the Tidy Up Taree project was able to take...

March 5, 2015

Great Lakes FM acquire a new transmitter

Tuncurry based radio station Great Lakes FM can continue to entertain the members of the local community thanks to a...

March 3, 2015

Coffs Toy Library closing its doors

After servicing the Coffs Harbour area for more than 30 years, the Coffs Toy Library has decided to close its...

February 24, 2015

New Gold Coast Business Combats Smelly School Lunches

A Gold Coast Grandmother has developed a solution to keep children’s school lunches healthy and fresh. Carol Mitchell and her...

July 30, 2014

ETC helps create outdoor wonderland for Grafton Pre-schoolers

Children at Grafton’s Uniting Care Jack and Jill Preschool have had their backyard transformed from a patch of artificial grass...

July 17, 2014

ETC announces $100,000 funding pool