THE LYRA TAYLOR FUND: Origins & Purpose
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THE LYRA TAYLOR FUND: Origins & Purpose
About Lyra Taylor
In 1944, Lyra TaylWhat is the purpose of the Lyra Taylor Fund?
As mentioned above, Lyra Taylor bequeathed her estate to the AASW Victorian Branch. A fund was established, to distribute varying amounts of funding to the education and professional development of social workers. This funding is delivered by way of grants, depending on the capacity of the Fund and the quality of the Applications received. Lyra was dedicated to advancing the professionalism and standing of social work through development and training.
1. To advance education in relation to Social Work by:
a) Promoting, improving, and maintaining standards of professional practice, education, and research.
b) Establishing and maintaining continuing professional education opportunities for members.
c) Educating and informing the public and community institutions as to the aims and objectives of professional Social Work; and
2. To encourage and financially support special projects that will benefit the community.
Grants from the fund may be made to current financial members of the AASW (Victorian Branch) for projects consistent with the Fund’s purpose. The Lyra Taylor Fund is managed by AET Foundation – Lyra Taylor account (“AET”) and the decision to allocate grants to applicants is conducted through the Lyra Taylor Decision Committee. For 2023, The Lyra Taylor Decision Committee (through AET) awarded grant funding of $6,000 to La Trobe University in support of the project by our Victorian member, Dr Natasha Long and her project: “Growing social work field education in the fee for service space”. For 2024 we are currently finalising the application process so watch this space around October 2023 for information about 2024 grant funding opportunities available. Please contact the AASW on 1800 630 124 or email the membership team at [email protected] for further information