In 2021, we turned 90! However, the pandemic disrupted our planned celebrations. We rescheduled and were delighted to host a special dinner and fundraising event on Tuesday, 7 June 2022 at the Bathers’ Pavilion, on Balmoral Beach, to celebrate our 90th birthday. Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC Governor of New South Wales welcomed […]
Term 2, 2022 Program Highlights We welcomed children from regional NSW In Term 2, we hosted 40 children per cohort for a 12-day stay with students from the regional areas surrounding Tamworth, Armidale, Griffith and Wagga Wagga. In addition to the health screenings, education and wellbeing activities fundamental to our Health and Wellbeing Program, children participated in special […]
In Term 1, 2022, we were excited to see the return of students to our modified COVIDSafe Program. In this edition Term 1 2022 Program highlights Upcoming Events Donation Ideas Term 1 2022 Program Highlights Our Board-endorsed reduced program began on 14 February 2020. Modifications to the program have continued into 2022 as we carefully […]
We appreciate your support in 2021! We are sincerely grateful to our loyal supporters, who continue to champion our work with vulnerable children in our communities As our 90th year in operation draws to a close, with more inconceivable disruptions, we look forward to a new year and another 90 beyond with great optimism. In […]
As we begin the final term of 2021, we are pleased to provide a summary from Term 3 2021 In brief: The road ahead for the return of students to the program We had a visit from the Governor of NSW There is a new and eco-friendly way to show your support! Collect your bottles […]
We are pleased to provide a summary of highlights from Term 2 2021 In brief: Delivering a COVID Safe program that’s fun and engaging The Diggers’ Easter Bunny paid our students a surprise visit Our Anzac Day assembly incorporated education, appreciation and some fun We provide details on some significant fundraising events coming up Term 2 Program […]
It’s great to have children on-site. Our COVID Safe-modified program has been successfully operating since Term 4 2020 In brief: We provide an update on enrolments, program modifications and site restrictions as outlined in our COVID Safe Plan Children from fire-ravaged areas of the South Coast of NSW visited for a much-needed break It’s our birthday! […]
Children Are Back On Site! We re-opened the Stewart House residential program to schools under a strict COVID Safe Plan in Week 3 of Term 4. It’s been a long-time-coming, seven long months since we bid farewell to our last group and were forced into shutdown amid the public health crisis. We thank you for your patience, […]
Throughout Term 2 2020, we remained focused in the face of uncertainty and continued to work hard to keep the wheels turning and prepare for the return of the children who need us the most. In brief: Your ongoing support is helping drive our efforts to welcome the return of children to our Program. Our […]
We share early highlights from Term 1 that brings hope and reinforces the power and importance of community Your ongoing support is helping us to prepare for the return of the most vulnerable children in our community. Our CEO highlights the current measures taken and the plan for the days ahead. Young leaders under the […]