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Cast Your Vote for our ISPT Community Kickstart Recipient.

We are proud to present our three exceptional finalists in the running to receive the $10,000 Community Kickstart Grant.

This funding is more than a donation; it’s an investment in a brighter future, empowering one of these remarkable initiatives to elevate its impact and create positive change within our local community.

Your participation is paramount. From October 20th to November 9th, cast your vote for the finalist that resonates most deeply with your vision.

Every person who casts a vote will be entered into a draw for a chance to win a $1,000 gift card. Terms and conditions apply.

Click here to cast your vote and make a difference!

Your vote empowers these inspiring initiatives. Share this opportunity with your networks to encourage them to participate. Together, we can champion these exceptional organisations and empower one to to continue their work.

The recipient of the $10,000 grant will be announced on November 10th. Thank you for being an integral part of this program and for helping us build a more vibrant and connected community.

Learn about our deserving finalists below and the inspiring work they’re doing.

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)

Aspect Hills Shire School

We are Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect), the nation’s largest provider of autism-specific services, passionately committed to a future where every person on the autism spectrum can thrive. We champion an autism-friendly approach in all we do, from our 10 schools and over 100 satellite classrooms supporting 1,300 students annually, to our comprehensive programs for all ages. At our newly established Aspect Hills Shire School, which opened in March 2025 in Box Hill, Sydney, we are creating a dynamic learning environment for 72 local children from Kindergarten to Year 6. With the Community Kickstart Grant, we will purchase robotics kits, coding tools, and LEGO engineering sets, enriching our STEM curriculum. These resources will empower our students, strengthening their communication, boosting their confidence, and fostering academic growth, ultimately enabling them to achieve their full potential and contribute their unique brilliance to the world.

Freedom Solutions Australia

Freedom Wheels Custom Bikes

As Freedom Solutions Australia, we’ve been passionately empowering people with disabilities since 1975, fostering independence and achieving functional goals through custom assistive technology. Our dedicated skilled volunteers have crafted over 52,000 unique equipment solutions, including 294 Freedom Wheels custom bikes and trikes in the last year alone, enabling individuals to experience the joy and therapeutic benefits of cycling, often for the very first time. With the Community Kickstart Grant, we will significantly strengthen our therapy team’s capacity at our Northmead workshop. This funding will equip our two therapists with upgraded technology, including lightweight laptops and iPads, to enhance bike trials and custom designs for 100 people with disabilities. This critical upgrade will allow for faster, more detailed assessments, and even launch a new telehealth component, ensuring more people in the Hills Shire and Parramatta areas can access the physical, emotional, and social benefits of inclusive cycling

Mitchell Youth Leadership Forum Inc

Youth Leadership Forum

At the Mitchell Youth Leadership Forum, we passionately believe in cultivating the next generation of courageous, service-oriented leaders. Our transformative 2½-day live-in event empowers Year 11 students, immersing them in dynamic presentations, team-building challenges, and a meaningful community service project that ignites their potential for positive social impact. With the invaluable support of the Community Kickstart Grant, we can significantly subsidise attendance costs for 160 bright student participants and 75 dedicated volunteers, ensuring this life-changing experience remains accessible to all. This grant fuels our capacity to inspire young minds, fostering a deep commitment to integrity and service, and shaping future leaders who will confidently drive a better, more connected community for everyone.