TASA's Commitment to the Community
TASA has a strong sense of commitment to the community. Part of this commitment is our TASA Community Service Program established in 2001. All participating staff receives full pay during the hours involved.
World Vision Sponsorship
TASA sponsors 12 children living in poverty in Third World countries. The annual donation of over $5,500 aids in area development projects in these communities as well as the education of individual children. These projects enable the local population to be active participants in projects providing benefits in health, education, environment restoration and agriculture.
Pastoral Care & Counselling Program
Annual donation of $20,000 for this program at a local secondary school, Padua College. Funds are available for work with needy students and their families and to enable the students to complete their education in the event of family illness, bereavement, break-ups etc.
Menzies Incorporated
In 2007, TASA is undertaking to pay the wages of 10 students to work at Menzies Inc. Moorooduc to complete Certificate II in Horticulture. Total $30,000.
Australia's Biggest Morning Tea
Cancer Council fundraiser held at TASA office annually organised and run by staff. TASA opens its doors to the public to come and have cake, morning tea and donate a gold coin. $1,000 raised each year.
St. Vincent de Paul Christmas Hampers
Packing of donated goods at St. Vincent de Paul centre has become an annual event for staff, Reps and Trainers also volunteering at their local centre.
Training and Employment - Disability
School-based New Apprentices. Wages paid by TASA to employers willing to provide employment for students with physical or mental disabilities.
Family Caring Program
Sponsorship of $2,000 for this local Church and Community run program caring for families in need.
Tsunami Disaster
Relief Appeal - All staff took it in turn to rattle tins for Red Cross in Main Street Mornington raising over $600 which was matched by TASA.
Volunteer Visiting
This program introduced staff to volunteering during work hours and involved visiting residents at the Mornington Aged Care Facility one afternoon per week on a rotating basis.
Human Powered Vehicle
Sponsorship of $1,000 annually for local school students to participate in this event, training during the year and competing at Maryborough as part of the education program in Health and Physical Education.
Bionic Ear
Sponsorship of $1,000 for Darwin to Melbourne bike ride raising funds for research and development of the Bionic Ear.
Sporting Clubs
$1,750 Sponsorship for local football and golf clubs.
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