Welcome to Givewell's Project Spotlight. Each month we highlight a project
for which a charity is currently seeking funds. We also provide details on
how to give directly for this project.
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Organisation
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The Ted Noffs Foundation
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Project Name
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The Ted Noffs Foundation Schools Program
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Project description
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The Schools Program is a program designed to prevent students developing
drug problems and to assist those with drug use problems. The program
focuses on developing skills to help young people take control of their
lives.
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The project aims
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To address alcohol & other drug issues
Promote retention in schools
For those on suspension, effect a return to school as soon as possible
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The project objectives
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To increase skills in relapse prevention
To increase skills in dealing with social pressure
To increase social support
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The project will be managed by a Steering Committee comprised of
representatives from Ted Noffs Foundation, South Eastern Sydney
Area Health Service, NSW Parents and Citizens Association, Prince
of Wales Hospital Adolescent Unit, NSW Department of Education and
Training and the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre.
The Schools Program needs to extend its reach and duplicate similar
services in the Western Sydney, Cabramatta, South Western and
Nepean regions. The Program needs committed on-going funding to
do this.
The funds will be used to provide:
- Information, support and counselling for parents regarding
young people and alcohol and other drug use.
- Counselling for students at participating schools or at the Ted
Noffs Foundation.
- Consultation to school staff to develop drug prevention
strategies for the whole school.
- Advice on drug education resources.
- The T.N.F Skills Train - a group program for students with
drug use problems, 5 sessions held weekly at participating
schools or at the Ted Noffs Foundation. Teaching skills to
help students manage their lives and drug issues.
After completing the program participants will be offered follow up sessions
(to be negotiated as needed) to address any issues and build on skills learned.
Evaluation:
- Participants in Skills Train or 6 or more counselling sessions will
be requested to self report level of drug use pre and post
participation in the intervention and at 3-month follow-up.
- Participants will complete a client satisfaction questionnaire
including questions on relevance, content and effectiveness.
- School staff will complete a satisfaction questionnaire including
questions on relevance, content and effectiveness.
Donor and grantmakers can give directly for this project by contacting:
The CEO at the Ted Noffs Foundation.
There is a 10 - 12% allowance for administration costs.
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Contact Details
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Wesley Noffs - CEO
Ted Noffs Foundation
PO Box 120
Randwick NSW 2031
Phone: (02) 9310 0133
Fax: (02) 9310 0020
Email: noffs@noffs.org.au
Website: www.noffs.org.au
Freecall: 1800 151 045
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Referees
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Elizabeth Callister - Manager Drugs Dependency Branch, Department
of Education Ph: (02) 9886 7665
Reta Creegan - Director of Nursing and Community Programs, South
East Sydney Area Health. Ph: (02) 9382 9833
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This month's nomination is by Givewell's
Caroline Borge, who has made a
personal donation to the project which has been matched by Givewell.
Caroline says
"I sponsored this project because it addresses a serious problem in our
society which is affecting young people. Drug and alcohol use by young
people is a growing problem that needs support. With more funding this
program can expand their work to cover other areas of Sydney and NSW.
I was also impressed to see that the information provided by this
organisation showed me just where my donation would go and the impact
it would have."
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