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To replace the 20 year old nanlogue sound system in the worship area with a modern digital system, integrated with the chapel and hall systems. Approx $10,000

This will significantly enhance sound throughout the worship centre and enable a broader and better quality sound for all members, all functions and particularly music.

The entire GWUC community, weddings, funerals and other functions.

Nil once installed.

This will enable a substantial improvement and flexibility of our sound capability.

WarrenGreenwood

Purchase of 2 new ping pong tables and 8 bats with balls would require $1500. $1000 for the tables at regular retail price and $500 for bats with balls.

At present on Mondays and Thursdays at 8pm we have an average of 8 players in the evening, and with more tables we could accommodate greater numbers. Also tournament times planned wil require 4 tables.

Local community members of GWUC as well as the Indonesian Fellowship and Glen Waverley residents.

There should only be replacement of items through general "wear & tear" required.

Badminton and Ping Pong are an excellent opening to church membership

Badminton club, BradyTrewin, AndrewHosking

We could expand our food bank by purchasing a storage shed and securing food supplies from some of my golf mates.

We have a great number of people accessing our food bank at this point.

Homeless and poor currently accessing our welfare services.

Food stuffs would need to be continually sourced.

We need to secure food supply first but this is doable.

BobArgall

To set up a women's choir for the victims of abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence and for those affected by it through family and friends connections. (See also No Excuses choir).

The issue of domestic violence, and sexual abuse is either becoming increasingly prevalent or more recognised in our society, and affects women across all socioeconomic groups, all ages. Victims of this type of abuse often struggle with self esteem, self confidence having been betrayed by loved ones who are often the perpetrators of this type of abuse. Being part of a choir may build connections with other women who have been in similar circumstances. It can help build self confidence, and self esteem. A similar choir run in the north of Melbourne (No excuses choir) has had very positive reactions from its members.
The following is from the No Excuses choir music therapist Christina Green:
"They've said how it has changed their life, how they have become more confident," she said.
"A growth of confidence is a real goal that I would hold as a music therapist, and this has been highly successful in that way."
She said the rapid growth and popularity of the choir symbolised a shift in public thinking about family violence.
"It's come to feel like something that's bigger than the sum of its parts and you can feel when a time is favourable for something to happen; for a different awareness to come," Ms Green said.

Members of the wider community in Monash council who identify as victims of domestic violence/abuse, and those who support them.

Initial cost to set up include music costs (currently our music resources are not for female voices only) which may run into $2000, room rent (for 1.5 hrs /week) at GWUC? - depending on availability, time spend liaising with community services who are in contact with people who are in this population (council services, counselling services, dentists, churches in the local area, neighbourhood houses), advertising on LightFM?, catering costs for morning/afternoon tea each week ( I don't know how to cost this until I know how many people would be involved).

DebLeigh

To set up a Men’s health and well-being group, open to all ages and of all faith and ethnic background. To create a place where men can feel comfortable in talking about their emotions and feelings. The program may involve quarterly get togethers and an annual retreat.

Community issues
Men find it difficult to express their feelings
Isolation and loneliness
Problems with family, work, life
Issues relating with others
No one to turn to
Depression
Program
Assist with understanding own emotions
Better connectedness with self and others
Build relationships and peer to peer support
Access to professional support

Engage a counsellor who is passionate in the area of men’s heath, to structure a program (there are a couple of really good ones out there in this space).
Execute program
Several training courses to Church members that are interested
Funding for the first few meetings or until it can become self funded.

TerryChung