The SEED Project

Creating positive change for women’s economic security in communities around Australia.

Poverty affects men and women differently, and women are often more vulnerable to economic hardship due to lack of financial resources and limited choices. Developed in Seymour, a regional town with pockets of disadvantage and high levels of gendered violence,The SEED Project aims to show how research, policy, and community efforts can come together to improve women's economic security and financial wellbeing.

 

 
The SEED Model

The SEED model focuses on increasing women's financial wellbeing 
across five core interrelated domains: inclusive work, economic security, social infrastructure, social equity, health and wellbeing.

The model comprises three key elements:

• Financial Wellbeing Hub for women
At SEED we empower women to speak up about what they need and support them to make changes that lead to building the life they aspire to. Our hub provides a safe community where women can share their stories, relate to similar experiences, and work with us to ensure that they receive the right support based on their needs and goals.

• Community Investment Committee (CIC)
Harnessing community efforts, the CIC has partnered with 10 member organisations with expertise in family services, health and wellbeing, financial counselling, disability, education, housing, and more to tackle identified barriers in the local area.

• ongoing research, policy analysis and evaluation
Research and policy analysis supports the CIC and the program and informs advocacy from a local to national level.

FREE workshops for women in Seymour and surroundings

The SEED Project provides support designed to empower women in overcoming financial challenges. This support include financial coaching, access to educational programs, training opportunities and employment assistance, and referrals to other relevant community services.

In addition to addressing financial barriers, SEED offers a variety of free workshops and programs focused on enhancing women's confidence and helping them rediscover their self-worth. Delivered at the Financial Wellbeing Hub in Seymour, these workshops include:

The SEED Project’s Stepping Stones to YOUR Pathway is a FREE, 5-week program running in Seymour, to help women build their confidence in pursuing employment, professional development, and training pathways.

The SEED Project’s Employment Workshop covers all you need to know about:

• writing a resume and cover letter,
• applying for jobs,
• interview techniques, and
• what to expect when you start a new job.

The SEED Project’s Financial Wellbeing Workshops are for women who manage their own or their family’s finances. Our FREE workshops on budgeting, saving, and spending skills empower women to gain control of their financial independence. Workshops are run at the Hub.

Brush up on your budgeting, saving and spending skills with these FREE workshops.

The SEED Project’s Navigating Services Australia is for women who would like to understand how to navigate self-service, where to get help, and learn more about the different types of payment that may be available.

This FREE seven-week course is designed for women who have been out of the workforce and aims to help develop the skills to apply for jobs in the digital age. 

*This course commences with an information session from Wednesday 9 October 2024, 10am – 2.30pm. 

All workshops are FREE and they’re delivered at the Hub. 

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