We are honoured to support four amazing charities through our Ignition Grants 2025: Girl Guides WA, Motion by the Ocean Inc, Mettle Women Inc, and Operation Sunshine WA Inc.
Each of these organisations is creating brighter futures for vulnerable women and children. From building confidence and leadership in young girls, to empowering survivors of family and domestic violence, to supporting children in crisis.
While only four could be selected, we acknowledge every charity that applied and continues to work tirelessly in our community. Your impact is powerful, and your stories inspire us all.
At EEO Specialists, philanthropy is an integral part of who we are. Supporting those who empower vulnerable people gives us purpose and drives our success.
Meet the Recipients of Ignition Grants 2025
Girl Guides WA
For more than 100 years, Girl Guides WA has empowered girls and young women to grow in confidence, leadership, and resilience. Ignition will support their Lend a Hand program to enable vulnerable girls to participate in the Girl Guiding Program.
Motion by the Ocean Inc
Motion by the Ocean provides surf therapy and community programs for women and children impacted by family and domestic violence. Ignition will support the provision of female personal care products, and spare parts for their trishaws.
Mettle Women Inc
A remarkable social enterprise, Mettle Women Inc employs and empowers women who have experienced family and domestic violence. Ignition will support their wraparound services – including study scholarships, childcare subsidies, crisis funds, rental funds, and dedicated employment case work
Operation Sunshine WA Inc
A volunteer run charity, Operation Sunshine supports women, children, young people, and families impacted by violence and abuse. Ignition will fund Sunshine Packs for children and Courage Kits for women which foster a sense of self-worth and help preserve dignity.
Ignition Grants – 2024 Recipients
We are pleased to support these amazing organisations who work tirelessly to support vulnerable women and children.
Offers a range of services to help individuals, children and their families navigate the challenges associated with ADHD. Ignition enabled them to provide free coaching sessions to women with ADHD. https://www.adhdwa.org/
Doors Wide Open
Supports people who are homeless, transitioning from prison, those with mental health and addiction issues, and domestic violence victims. Ignition covered courier costs to deliver essentials to women escaping abusive situations. https://www.doorswideopen.org.au/
Hudson Road Family Centre
Offers spaces for a variety of community-based programs and activities for individuals, social groups, and support groups. Ignition enabled them to host a playgroup of children from families struggling with the cost of living. https://www.hudsonfamilycentre.org.au/
Ishar Multicultural Women’s Health Services
Provides holistic services to women from all walks of life and cultural backgrounds. Ignition supported their ‘Woman of Many Nations Program’ for isolated migrant and refugee women over the age of 40. https://www.ishar.org.au/
Leading Youth Forward
A volunteer run charity that provides one-on-one mentoring for at-risk teenagers in Perth. Ignition supported their LYF Youth Development Program. https://lyf.org.au/
Little Things for Tiny Tots
Committed to giving babies a better start to life by providing essential items to families in need. Ignition enabled them to purchase products not typically donated and where demand exceeds supply. www.littlethings.org.au
Multicultural Services Centre
Provides diverse community services and programs to support the CaLD community, and unmet needs of migrants and refugees. Ignition enabled them to establish a new “Sew and Socialise” program. https://www.mscwa.com.au/
The Spiers Centre
Provides support and information to empower individuals, families and communities. Ignition enabled them establish a new program called ‘Igniting Change: Empowering Young People’ to support young people who face social or financial disadvantage. www.thespierscentre.com.au
Yourtoolkit.com
Provides a free, step-by-step guide on personal safety, support and money matters for people facing family and domestic violence. Ignition enabled them to provide free services to more vulnerable women. yourtoolkit.com
A big shout out to these organisations, and all Charities/NFPs who continue to play a vital role in our communities.