CaSPA Social Action Funding - 2021

St Patrick’s Technical College CaSPA Social Action Funding

As CaSPA’s Executive Officer, I recently visited St Patrick’s Technical College in Adelaide. The purpose-built trade training college was the successful recipient of the CaSPA Social Action Funding for 2021. The $5,000 grant will be used by St Patrick’s Technical College to build upon the outstanding work they already do with Vinnies. The College has a close relationship with Vinnies, and in particular with the local Elizabeth Conference. Past projects have included building a dog compound and children’s play area for the Vinnies Women’s Refuge Centre, building and maintaining an annexe at the Elizabeth Fred’s Van, repairing cars for Vinnies clients and also preparing meals for the Fred’s Van mobile food service. St Patrick’s Technical College is a unique trade college offering education, training and apprenticeship pathways to Year 10 to 12 students.

The College is an advocate for Vocational, Education & Training (VET) pathways and for providing students with hands-on experiences and flexible learning options. The College is well placed to provide opportunities for their students to apply trade skills in a range of social action activities in the coming year. The CaSPA Board has approved the College’s initial and long term plans for the local community needs. Pictured with me are College Principal Danny Deptula and the College’s Community, Spirituality and Identity Coordinator, John Neate. St Patrick’s Technical College was delighted to receive this funding and expressed its very grateful thanks to the CaSPA Partners who have made it possible. The CaSPA Board looks forward to hearing more about this project as next year unfolds.

Phil Lewis

CaSPA Executive Officer