We are committed to the South Australian community and accept a responsibility to put back into the community that supports our business. The firm has an annual giving program that we regularly review. This year our contributions went to the following charities and organisations.
Common GroundCommon Ground Adelaide Ltd provides market standard affordable rental housing in mixed community settings, to low income people and those at risk of homelessness. Housing is provided in parallel with personal support to create pathways to independent and fulfilling lives for tenants. Importantly Common Ground is not just about housing but about an autonomous and socially connected life.
Hutt Street CentreSince 1954, the Hutt Street Centre has been a multi-service, non-residential agency providing essential and professional services to help the homeless and vulnerable residents of inner-city Adelaide achieve secure housing and social inclusion.
As well as counselling, advocacy and health services, the Hutt Street Centre plays a vital role in providing a much-needed social support structure.
Visit website: www.huttstcentre.org.au
Roma Mitchell Community Legal Centre IncThe Roma Mitchell Community Legal Centre has kept a volunteer Roma Mitchell Human Rights Volunteer Service operating with sufficient community volunteer input to offer free legal services.
Roma Mitchell Community Legal Centre Inc. is a free (pro bono) professional legal advisory service.
It aims to uphold culturally appropriate protocols in the provision of suitable advisory service to the Indigenous and the Multicultural communities.
Urban Myth Theatre of YouthUrban Myth Theatre of Youth, or Unley Youth Theatre as it was first named was founded on a lot of young energy in 1981. They have made a significant contribution to Australian theatre throughout this period.
This contribution is reflected in both the excellence of their practice, and the significant role the company has played in fostering new artists, new ideas and new methods of working
St Ann's CollegeSt Ann's College is a residential college for women at the University of Adelaide and it provides a safe inspiring environment where opportunities for education, personal development and friendships are fostered. Students from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to contribute to a happy social atmosphere in which academic excellence, development of judgement, personal responsibility and consideration for others are high priorities.
Visit website: www.stannscollege.edu.au
Mothers Day ClassicThe Mothers Day Classic '09 is a fundraising walk/run for breast cancer research, organised by Women in Super. All profits from the event are donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
JusticeNetDMAW Lawyers is a member firm of JusticeNet SA, a new centre established to coordinate the delivery of pro-bono legal assistance to charities and the financially disadvantaged.
JusticeNet is based on a service and funding model whereby it acts as a clearing house and assessment referral service, referring appropriate clients to member firms, such as DMAW Lawyers, who provide their services on a pro-bono basis.
Lawyers from the firm also volunteer their time to give free legal advice at community legal centres on a regular basis. This is purely voluntary on the part of the lawyers involved, but the firm encourages their efforts.
