School Essentials doing critical work The St Vincent de Paul Society Tasmania would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to the 2025 School Essentials campaign. As a truly Tasmanian initiative we express our thanks to the generosity of our local communities, we are excited to announce that the School Essentials Appeal raised more than $55,000 in 2024/25, These funds have directly helped Tasmanian families by ensuring their children were
generous support we assist families struggling to cover the costs of school items, excursions, camps and other extracurricular activities. Thanks to the donations of generous Tasmanians, many children have been able to attend school with full backpacks, fresh uniforms and shiny new shoes. Your support has also made it possible for children to participate in excursions and school activities that might otherwise have been out of reach due to financial constraints. These experiences are vital for a child’s education and overall development, and your donations have ensured that no child has had to miss out on these important opportunities. The St Vincent de Paul Society Tasmania thanks every person who donated, no matter the size of their contribution. This generosity has directly impacted the lives of Tasmanian children and families who are struggling, and we are proud to be in the position to provide this crucial support to those who need it most. Together, we’ve helped more children go to school with dignity and greater opportunities for the future.
prepared for school with the dignity they deserve. In total, the funds raised have assisted more than 150 families across the state in the past year, enabling: • 294 children to receive brand new school uniforms. • 185 pairs of new school shoes. • 176 students to receive a new bag, lunchbox, and drink bottle. The ongoing cost-of-living crisis has meant that many Australian children have been going to school without these essential items. This year, the St Vincent de Paul Society in Tasmania received more requests for help than ever before as families faced the basic costs of educating and equipping their children. Through the community’s
St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School students with principal Jason Perry
St Vincent de Paul Society CEO Heather Kent, State President Corey McGrath, students of St. Therese’s Catholic School and principal Fran Baccarin.
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ST VINCENT DE PAUL (TAS) LTD | ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT 2024-25
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