As a registered charity, Directions strives towards advancing education, and social and public welfare.
Our objectives are to create or support programs, services, education, training, employment and other opportunities to others.
We alleviate the poverty and misfortune suffered by long-term unemployed people by assisting them to develop their own employment related skills or capacities for obtaining meaningful employment.
We provide programs, services and assistance intended to provide relief for Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander people experiencing severe disadvantage, poverty or distress.
We assist disabled people, and their carers to overcome effects of the disability through information and services to access education and employment, while building independence.
We deliver services and education directed at overcoming their condition of misfortune to youths from financially stressed or disadvantaged backgrounds, creating pathways to success.
We identify and assist those in the community that are identified as needing relief from poverty, distress, misfortune or helplessness, through advocacy, care and connection.
Through education, skills development, mentoring, life skills and strategic community partnerships, Directions Workforce Solutions empowers people to overcome barriers, achieve their potential, and contribute to a stronger and more inclusive community.
Sponsorships
We partner and sponsor other not-for-profits where their objective is removing barriers and alleviating distress.
Community Outreach
We provide support to schools, charities, not-for-profits, and regional and remote communities.
Scholarships
We priorities projects that build local resilience, open educational pathways and improve wellbeing.
Community Grants
Our grants support various charities, not-for-profits and other organisations that improve quality of life.
Building a Stronger Community
For nearly four decades, Directions has been committed to helping our community grow and thrive through skills development, workforce support and meaningful opportunity. Now, as an ACNC registered charity, we continue that commitment by reinvesting any surplus back into our services and community programs, creating practical outcomes that support people, families and local businesses alike. By working with Directions, our clients are helping us develop the next generation of tradespeople, business owners and leaders.
As a registered charity, Directions strives towards advancing education, and social and public welfare.
Our objectives are to create or support programs, services, education, training, employment and other opportunities to others.
We alleviate the poverty and misfortune suffered by long-term unemployed people by assisting them to develop their own employment related skills or capacities for obtaining meaningful employment.
We provide programs, services and assistance intended to provide relief for Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander people experiencing severe disadvantage, poverty or distress.
We assist disabled people, and their carers to overcome effects of the disability through information and services to access education and employment, while building independence.
We deliver services and education directed at overcoming their condition of misfortune to youths from financially stressed or disadvantaged backgrounds, creating pathways to success.
We identify and assist those in the community that are identified as needing relief from poverty, distress, misfortune or helplessness, through advocacy, care and connection.
Through education, skills development, mentoring, life skills and strategic community partnerships, Directions Workforce Solutions empowers people to overcome barriers, achieve their potential, and contribute to a stronger and more inclusive community.
Sponsorships
We partner and sponsor other not-for-profits where their objective is removing barriers and alleviating distress.
Community Outreach
We provide support to schools, charities, not-for-profits, and regional and remote communities.
Scholarships
We priorities projects that build local resilience, open educational pathways and improve wellbeing.
Community Grants
Our grants support various charities, not-for-profits and other organisations that improve quality of life.
Building a Stronger Community
For nearly four decades, Directions has been committed to helping our community grow and thrive through skills development, workforce support and meaningful opportunity.
Now, as an ACNC registered charity, we continue that commitment by reinvesting any surplus back into our services and community programs, creating practical outcomes that support people, families and local businesses alike. By working with Directions, our clients are helping us develop the next generation of tradespeople, business owners and leaders.
General Terms and Conditions
Direction’s decision is final, and no correspondence will be entered into.
By accepting the assistance from Directions, the Recipient agrees to these Terms and Conditions.
- Purpose
Any requested assistance must support projects, initiatives, or activities that create positive social, educational, or community impact.
- Approval
Any requested assistance must be used for approved projects that directly benefit the Western Australian community.
- Ineligible Use
Any provided funds must not be used for personal expenses, private benefit, alcohol, gambling, political activity, or retrospective costs.
- Eligible Use
Charity funds are only open to Western Australian not-for-profit, charity, and other educational organisations with a registered ABN.
- Application
Any applications must be written, and approved funds may only be spent on the project described in the successful application.
- Reporting
Successful recipients must provide a short report and any relevant photos within three months of project completion.
- Acknowledgement
Recipients must acknowledge Directions in project-related communications and support ongoing promotional activity.
- Compliance
Recipients must follow all relevant laws and use any provided funds within 12 months of approval, or risk repayment.
Community Grant Terms and Conditions
Direction’s decision is final, and no correspondence will be entered into. By accepting the assistance from Directions, the Recipient agrees to these Terms and Conditions.
- Purpose
Any requested assistance must support projects, initiatives, or activities that create positive social, educational, or community impact.
- Approval
Any requested assistance must be used for approved projects that directly benefit the Western Australian community.
- Ineligible Use
Any provided funds must not be used for personal expenses, private benefit, alcohol, gambling, political activity, or retrospective costs.
- Eligible Use
Charity funds are only open to Western Australian not-for-profit, charity, and other educational organisations with a registered ABN.
- Application
Successful recipients must provide a short report and any relevant photos within three months of project completion.
- Reporting
Successful recipients must provide a short report and any relevant photos within three months of project completion.
- Acknowledgement
Recipients must acknowledge Directions in project-related communications and support ongoing promotional activity.
- Compliance
Recipients must follow all relevant laws and use any provided funds within 12 months of approval, or risk repayment.
Your Next Steps...
Application Form
Grant T&Cs
Your Next Steps...
Application Form
Grant T&Cs
Frequently Asked Questions
➤ Who do I contact to learn more about Charity Initiatives?
The best option is to contact Directions directly through the website, email, or main office contact details listed on this web site. You can email our Marketing Department at [email protected] for more information.
➤ Can a business Partner with Directions on a Project?
Most certainly. Businesses may be able to partner with Directions through sponsorships, joint initiatives, fundraising efforts, or shared community projects. Contact us to ensure that the project meets our eligibility criteria.
➤ Can Directions Directly Receive Donations as a Charity?
Directions Workforce Solutions is a not a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Charity. A DGR charity is an organisation endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to receive money or property that donors can claim as a tax deduction.
Directions may take part in fundraising campaigns, charity drives, or community events to support local causes and raise awareness for important issues, but cannot receive donations directly.
As such, Directions is a strictly self-funded entity.
➤ How are Grant Recipients Selected?
Recipients are usually selected through a review process that considers eligibility, community impact, alignment with Directions’ values, and the strength of the application. Priority is typically given to causes that create meaningful outcomes for people and communities.
➤ How does Directions measure its community impact?
Impact may be measured through participation numbers, community feedback, outcomes achieved, and the longer-term difference the initiative makes to individuals or groups. As an organisation, we both specialist and excel in boosting ESG metrics.
➤ Are Community Initiatives Localised in a specific region?
Community initiatives are mostly focused on the regions and communities Directions serves, with priority typically given to local and nearby areas where the need and impact are greatest. As an organisation, Directions focuses specifically on projects and individuals within Western Australia.
➤ Does Directions partner with Schools or Community groups?
Yes, Directions may partner with schools, community groups and even sporting clubs where the partnership supports shared community outcomes and local benefit.
Frequently Asked Questions
➤ Who do I contact to learn more about Charity Initiatives?
The best option is to contact Directions directly through the website, email, or main office contact details listed on this web site. You can email our Marketing Department at [email protected] for more information.
➤ Can a business Partner with Directions on a Project?
Most certainly. Businesses may be able to partner with Directions through sponsorships, joint initiatives, fundraising efforts, or shared community projects. Contact us to ensure that the project meets our eligibility criteria.
➤ Can Directions Directly Receive Donations as a Charity?
Directions Workforce Solutions is a not a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Charity. A DGR charity is an organisation endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to receive money or property that donors can claim as a tax deduction.
Directions may take part in fundraising campaigns, charity drives, or community events to support local causes and raise awareness for important issues, but cannot receive donations directly.
As such, Directions is a strictly self-funded entity.
➤ How are Grant Recipients Selected?
Recipients are usually selected through a review process that considers eligibility, community impact, alignment with Directions’ values, and the strength of the application. Priority is typically given to causes that create meaningful outcomes for people and communities.
➤ How does Directions measure its community impact?
Impact may be measured through participation numbers, community feedback, outcomes achieved, and the longer-term difference the initiative makes to individuals or groups. As an organisation, we both specialist and excel in boosting ESG metrics.
➤ Are Community Initiatives Localised in a specific region?
Community initiatives are mostly focused on the regions and communities Directions serves, with priority typically given to local and nearby areas where the need and impact are greatest. As an organisation, Directions focuses specifically on projects and individuals within Western Australia.
➤ Does Directions partner with Schools or Community groups?
Yes, Directions may partner with schools, community groups and even sporting clubs where the partnership supports shared community outcomes and local benefit.
Building Stronger Communities Together
Being a registered charity is central to Directions because giving back to the community is part of who we are. Our surplus is invested into community programs, scholarships and charitable initiatives, so every partnership helps extend support to more people and create wider social value across Western Australia.
That is why we take our community role seriously. We want our work to have lasting impact. If you know of a project or organisation that could benefit from our support, please reach out to us. We would love to hear from you.
Building Stronger Communities Together
Being a registered charity is central to Directions because giving back to the community is part of who we are. If you know of a project or organisation that could benefit from our support, please reach out to us. We would love to hear from you.