SYDNEY STREET CHOIR
The Sydney Street Choir is a supportive musical group that aims to inspire and empower those who have experienced homelessness or disadvantage in the community. The choir has travelled around Australia to perform and has recorded albums. Currently directed by the highly regarded choir leader James Paul, the Sydney Street Choir is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its founding. PAYCE Foundation support The PAYCE Foundation has had a long and rewarding partnership with the Sydney Street Choir. In fact, this collaboration has been one of the Foundation’s longest and most successful partnerships. Thanks to the Foundation’s support, the Sydney Street Choir has been able to employ a social worker to provide an extra layer of assistance. Social worker Leonie Oakes has provided more than 600 hours of social support to choir members. This has included help with housing, medical needs, counselling, legal issues and job seeking. The PAYCE Foundation has also been working with the Sydney Street Choir on capturing their data and impact, including ensuring the data can be kept up-to-date easily, and the team can clearly report on, and communicate, the great work they are doing. During the COVID-19 lockdown, the Foundation also delivered meals to choir members through its Melrose Park Meal Share service. Key outcomes
71 % of members reported improved self- esteem
88 % of members reported greater connection to community
75 % reported improved mental health
219 rehearsals and 57 performances
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