COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & SUPPORT EXPENDITURE (CDSE)

Invitation to Local Community Oganisations to apply for Funding from the Community Development Support Expenditure (CDSE) Scheme

To apply for funding towards a local community project servicing the needs of the Burwood Area through the CDSE Scheme please download a CDSE Application Form from the ClubsNSW website at http://www.clubsnsw.com.au.

Burwood RSL Gives out over $650,000 to the
Community, August, 2009

Over 70 community & charitable bodies in the Inner West are reaping the benefits from the RSL Club’s annual donations of over $651,674.  This hugely generous amount demonstrates the Club’s continuing loyalty to the community and its dedication to providing assistance.  Andrew Anderson, General Manager of Burwood RSL Club says  “The Club is proud to give back to the community that we belong to.  All recipients of this year’s funding were well deserved and it’s incredibly satisfying to see so many worthwhile projects funded.”
 Community organisations are invited to apply for funding towards local community service needs of the Burwood Area through the CDSE Scheme. Applications for projects and services assisting people with disabilities, aged, non-English speaking backgrounds, women & young people are particularly encouraged. Applications are assessed by the CDSE Local Committee comprising of representatives from Burwood Council, Department of Community Services, Council of Social Services of NSW and Burwood RSL Club. 
This year’s major beneficiaries include:

FRANS – "The group can now expand by offering people with disabilities the opportunity to learn independent domestic living skills.  Our participants  are very excited and their families are very happy to hear the good news.  Thank you so much Burwood RSL Club." Matt Spanko, Manager (picture FRANS Cooking program)

	The Infants Home – We are extremely delighted to have the support of the club.  Without the support of the community and organizations such as yours we would not be able to continue to provide the vital help and support that children desperately need.  Acting CEO, Infants Home.

Burwood Football Club - Not only has the sponsorship assisted the club to continue to operate, it also assisted with a few little luxuries such as kit bags and new jerseys.  All the girls are proud to be associated with Burwood RSL.  Glenn Errington.

Technical Aid to the Disabled – Burwood RSL Club’s donation will enable TAD to provide computes to young people with disabilities.  This kind of project helps by generating happiness, promoting self esteem, confidence and increasing independence.  Development Coordinator, TAD

Burwood Football Club u17s girls, 2009	West Harbour Rugby Union u17s boys, 2009

Croydon Park Public School – This donation will go a long way towards giving our children a wonderful opportunity to be able to participate in literacy and numeracy games at their time of play.  Sandra Angel, Principal.
Eurella Community Services – I would like to thank Burwood RSL for its generous donation of $5,000 to assist us in providing Speech Pathology support to young children with disabilities.  John Sim, General Manager.

Royal Rehabilitation Centre, Sydney – This year donations have enabled us to introduce significant improvements to the services and facilities we offer the community.  Geoff Prenter, Development Manager.

Bridge For Asylum Seekers Foundation – Your donation will be used to assist asylum seekers who are living in your community but do not have access to social security benefits, employment, study rights, Medicare or education.  Virginia Walker, Hon Chairperson.

The Spastic Centre – Your gift helps the Spastic Centre provide essential services and equipment to children with cerebral palsy, enabling them to lead a more fulfilling life.  Rob White, CEO