Grants worth Aus$1.8million (£723,000) over three years have been
announced by the Telstra Foundation, a children’s aid group set up by
the Australian telecoms company Telstra.
The money will benefit isolated children and young people in Australia
by funding support networks and improving access to services including
education and healthcare.
There will be seven projects, all financed by the foundation’s community development fund.
Herb Elliott, the foundation’s chairman, said: ‘It is very concerning
that so many kids who don’t have access to social networks or
opportunities to contribute in their community are suffering
depression, poor self-esteem and ill health.’
