I t has been a busy start to the new calendar year, with our minds quickly shifting from festive celebrations at the end of 2016 to preparing children for school, returning to daily routines or tackling new challenges in our busy lives. MESSAGE FROM THE CEO
Some of the residents at our All Hallows aged care facility recently experienced 15 minutes of fame after appearing on the Channel 9 television show In The Garden. The residents, who are part of an All Hallows program called Green Fingers, got to showcase their gardening skills for the small screen camera with the episode broadcasted on 20 February. The Picket Fence Community Garden in St Mary’s is a fantastic partnership we have St Mary’s Anglican Church. It’s a hidden gem in metropolitan Adelaide where the public can buy freshly grown produce for a gold coin donation, access services and also participate in a range of activities. It’s staffed by wonderful workers and volunteers who are passionate about their local community and well worth the visit. Our Flexible Learning Options (FLO) program has once again delivered positive results for participants wanting to complete their SACE. FLO provides support to disengaged and struggling young people and we work closely with them to address barriers and help deliver educational success. This support has ensured program participant Caleb can continue his study at TAFE, which is a great outcome for all involved. I hope you enjoy reading about just some of the many stories about our services and supporters, all of which continue to make a real difference within the communities we serve.
I was amazed by the huge amount of support from our
I WAS AMAZED BY THE HUGE AMOUNT OF
generous donors and supporters for our annual Christmas Appeal. We were able to provide 950 Christmas hampers and gifts to families, which was 100 more than last year. The sheer volume of donations was breathtaking and this has made a big difference to the lives of those who received support. I’d like to thank all of the parishes, schools, donors, private businesses and our amazing volunteers who helped make Christmas special. Our AnglicareSA angels are continuing to go above and beyond with their fundraising efforts and you only need to read the story of Pedare Christian College student, Shea Stringer, to see the passion. Each year we select an Anglican school whose students become our angels to help us with our fundraising efforts. As part of her ‘personal project’ for school, Shea used her passion for photography and painting to hold a one-off exhibition to help raise funds for two AnglicareSA programs; Emergency Assistance and Loss and Grief. By all reports the exhibition was very successful thanks to Shea’s amazing talent.
SUPPORT FROM OUR GENEROUS DONORS AND SUPPORTERS FOR OUR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS APPEAL.
Peter Sandeman Chief Executive Officer, AnglicareSA
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