The Bishop's Action Foundation is a Charitable Trust established to create & support
initiatives that meet the unanswered needs of communities within Taranaki.
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ProjectsThis page provides a description of the main project work being undertaken by the Foundation. Keystone Taranaki Keystone Taranaki has been developed to provide capacity building and support to voluntary and community organisations in Taranaki. It has developed a range of delivery methods that will ensure that the capacity building needs of organisations are respond ICT Gateway Social Enterprise The ICT Gateway aims to respond to the needs of the voluntary and community sector by building the capacity of these organisations to effectively plan and utilise Information and Communication Technology. Collaborative Projects Between Voluntary and Community Sector Organisations The Foundation is facilitating a number of collaborative projects within Taranaki. These are profiled below. Community Development Training The course provides a practical and complete guide to best-practice community development. It is designed to enhance the ability of people working with or from communities. Regional Ministry Leadership The Foundation is supporting the development of a new regional church framework for mission within the Anglican Church of Taranaki. Regional Leadership Seminar The leadership seminar represents a significant development opportunity because it provides a unique and safe environment for the region's leaders to meet as a unified group to explore important topics and issues. E-Town E-town was developed to respond to a need identified in the Eltham Community for youth health and youth development services. Elder Care Through a funding partnership with The Selwyn Foundation we are able to research and develop innovative responses to the unmet needs of older people across Taranaki. Seasons Programmes Seasons is a peer support programme for young people aged 5-12 who are suffering grief and loss. Programmes are available across Taranaki. OSCAR Programmes The Foundation is supporting the development of high quality holiday and after school care programmes. Parenting and Families The Foundation is involved in a number of innovative projects that aim to provide support to parents and families. Emergency Management The Foundation is working with the Taranaki Welfare Action Group and the Taranaki District Health Board to support the development of collaborative emergency management processes in the elder care sector. |
