We asked Australians about change and growth. You shared your ideas
and told us what themes were important to you. So now we want to
help bring your ideas to life through our Value Exchange Grants.

Adult Literacy Encouragement Readers

Writing of 'real-life', 'how-to' readers for those with very low literacy skills.

This will hugely improve their personal values of self respect and confidence. With these new skills a person can make more informed, positive and effective contribution to their community at all levels. A HUGE contribution to the theme.

To allow students to achieve a higher level of literacy by encouraging them to actually READ about activites with which they are already familiar.

Inspiring Learning outdoors

An inspirational, environmentally friendly outdoor learning centre for students to work, learn & play.

We will be able to begin planning stage 1 of our area!

I hope to acheive the development of a fun project for our students where they can learn throughout the whole process.The aim is to involve community members, staff & students & to work together for the benefit of our students.

Year 11 Travel Group Project: What is the most efficient way to travel without a motor?

Students would design and undertake an experiment to test the amount of CO2 produced by different modes of transport.

If the human body is found to be more efficient than motorised transport, it can be used to promote non-motorised transport.

An appreciation of scientific method, collaborative skills and appreciation of other people's ideas. Our students would be formally assessed for this project on their interpersonal skills as part of their diploma.

Chattterbox Community

To create an online social media network for our volunteers

communication channels between Open Family Australia and volunteers will improve

To increase social networking amongst volunteers and provide them with regular updates, which can be sent at various times of the day and night

Think.Act.Green

Think.Act.Green is a student-run initiative equipping students with the necessary skills and resources to make tangible environmental change

The theme is Environment and Sustainability; however there is a large element of Education involved. The financial and professional skills taught address issues of environmental sustainability by assisting students in developing proposals that will reduce their school’s environmental footprint.

The theme is Environment and Sustainability; however there is a large element of Education involved. The financial and professional skills taught address issues of environmental sustainability by assisting students in developing proposals that will reduce their school’s environmental footprint.

Sizzle into sport

These funds would be use to fund a weekly sausage sizzle at our 2 hour weekly training session

By promoting an active lifestyle for all the family. by fascilitating family members being present at training by providing a meal after training. The funds raised will be used to purchase training and game day equipment to support our junior rugby club members.

A sustainable way to improve family bonding fitness and provided improved training and game day equipment for our junior rugby teams.

Westbrook Family Fun Day

Westbrook local, Clayton Rogers has ensured the Westbrook Family Fun Day will take place for a second year having received a $1000 grant as part of PwC’s Value Exchange Program.

The Westbrook Family Fun Day will take place on 21 October 2012 at the Westbrook’s Centenary Park from 10:30am to 5:00pm. The fun day will feature a range of activities including jumping castles, music, and rides as well as a BBQ, various food stalls and a skating ramp. The activities come free of charge, and the BBQ has a minimal fee with all profits going back to the local school P & C. The fun day is part of Toowoomba’s 2012 Family Week.

Clayton said “I was shocked and excited when I received the grant. We had been biting our fingernails in anticipation. It’s a great chance for our community to celebrate our identity.”

The grant will enable him to cover all the operational costs for the day. It also means he will be able to provide all activities free of charge, an initiative we hope will stimulate greater community involvement and participation.