Established in 2004, the Connections UnitingCare Anti-Poverty Awards aim to recognise young Australians between the ages of 16 and 30 who are making a contribution to the eradication of poverty, locally, nationally or internationally.

These awards are a great way for young people to receive recognition for the work they are doing and we would love your help in promoting these awards within your organisation/group/school.

Last year’s recipients were two young women Sarah Elston and Caitlyn Grigsby who founded the Blue Stockings Association. The Blue Stockings Association provides women in Gippsland, who are pursuing further education the opportunity to gain scholarships to help them in their endeavours.

"I would like to highlight what an injection of faith the award has had been for us.....it’s very easy to forget what you are trying to achieve but its little things like these awards that make such a huge difference."
Caitlyn Grigsby.

This year the awards are delighted to have the support of SHARE and UCA Funds Management.

More information, including profiles of previous recipients and an application form are all on our website: www.connections.org.au/anti-poverty