Help more children and their families heal through specialised therapy this EOFY
United Israel Appeal is raising vital funds to enable more therapeutic sessions for children and their families in need of healing post-October 7 at the Keren Hayesod-UIA-supported ADI Negev-Nahalat Eran Rehabilitation Centre.
Located a mere 20 kilometres from the Gaza Strip, the centre was established in 2005 by Didi and Major General (res.) Doron Almog – Chairman of the Executive of The Jewish Agency for Israel, in response to the need for a quality rehabilitative solution for their son, Eran, who was born with complex intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Following October 7, hundreds of children and families living in the Western Negev are in serious need of support to help overcome their unimaginable trauma. ADI Negev-Nahalat Eran is committed to meeting this need by utilising its existing resources, framework, professional staff and operational expertise. Funds raised through our end-of-financial-year campaign will be used to expand the scope of services and ultimately support more children and their families through these resilience programs.
The resilience program offers an emotional and therapeutic framework designed to help overcome post-trauma issues, including anxiety, behavioural challenges, feelings of isolation, loss of control and more. Each patient is supported by their parents, educational staff and educational psychology services to develop an emotional therapy program.
The needs to access this program have increased significantly since October 7. UIA is inviting members of the community to partner with us to expand the specialised services to include more therapies and support more families through these areas: Puppet Therapy/Theatre, Equine Therapy, Music Therapy, Bibliotherapy and Phototherapy.
Oshrit Kurs, mother of two children in the Resilience Program said: “Two of my children started canine therapy sessions at ADI Negev-Nahalat Eran’s emotional therapy resilience program due to trauma they experienced from the events of the Swords of Iron War in the city of Ofakim and the general security situation in the south. Since they started, the improvement in their behaviour and sense of personal security is so clear. My daughter has begun to open up more and share her feelings. She feels a bit more secure and less afraid. My young son’s behaviour has begun to improve – he is displaying a bit more maturity and sharing some of his feelings. And as an added bonus – they are less afraid of dogs now!”
UIA Australia CEO Yair Miller said: “This program, run by an established institution with an incredible history of care, love and support, gives those most effected by the last 18 months a tangible path to healing. The support of our Australian community has already been so crucial for those across Israel who have needed it and now is the time to double down and ensure we carry them as their journey continues.”
UIA Victoria CEO Peter Horovitz added: “Being given the opportunity of supporting the children of Israel at this crucial time is a true privilege. UIA is immensely proud to be supporting the ADI Negev-Nahalat Eran Rehabilitation Centre which will enable more children to access much needed therapy. I ask you to please give generously to this meaningful cause.”
For every wounded heart, there is a healing hand. This EOFY, UIA implores you to give that hand, to ensure that every child in Israel’s south can overcome trauma following October 7 with the support they need.
Donate now at uiaaustralia.org.au or contact your local UIA office:
NSW – (02) 9361 4273, [email protected]
VIC – (03) 9272 5533, [email protected]
WA – (08) 9275 1186, [email protected]
QLD – (07) 3229 4462, [email protected]
**This program has been established in conjunction with the Israel Trauma Coalition and in coordination with the Merhavim Regional Council and other government authorities in the region.
