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25.01.2022 COVID-19 = more Australians going hungry The number of people asking charities for food at least once a week has doubled Those who were struggling before COVID-19 are worse off: 43% are going one day a week with no food Community organisations we support have told us they’re stretched to the limits trying to get groceries to struggling and stressed families. This year the Foundation is supporting CareWorks SunRanges Inc, Moving Forward DFV case management services, St M...ichael's Meals, Survivor's R Us Incorporated, Maa Sarada's Kitchen, Will2live, and Your Angel all amazing organisations working on the front lines to feed desperate families. Source: bit.ly/38PtlZ1

25.01.2022 5 September is the International Day of Charity. Because of you, and your belief in the power of charity, our Foundation has achieved: More than $8.8 million given to 900+ community projects 9 young people from out-of-home-care backgrounds gained tertiary qualifications (and 10 more are working on it!) 100+ asylum seekers found safe accommodation at Providence House through our partnership with the Asylum Seekers Centre Survivors of modern slavery and human trafficki...ng have a chance to start their lives fresh thanks to our new partnership with The Salvation Army Australia. Lets keep working together to shape a better world. #InternationalDayOfCharity2020 #InternationalDayOfCharity #WorldCharityDay

24.01.2022 Were thrilled to announce the 26 incredible community projects that will receive funding as part of our latest grant round. Up to $15K each will be provided to 26 organisations across Australia, working to support the homeless, those living in poverty, refugees, Indigenous Australians, youth-at-risk, those living with a disability, cancer patients and the list goes on! Its impressive how quickly these organisations have adapted to the pressures of COVID-19 theyre flexib...le, theyre forward-thinking, theyre just getting on with it in the exact spirit of the Sisters of Charity themselves. The Sisters of Charity have worked tirelessly to help disadvantaged, marginalised and socially isolated people since their arrival on the shores of Australia in 1838 and are overjoyed to see their good works continued by our Foundation. Heres just a sample of those good works now made possible: Lunches, uniforms and educational supplies to help disadvantaged kids excel at school Intensive support to help migrants and refugees relocate and find jobs in regional Australia Driver training and mentoring to help Indigenous Australians obtain their drivers licence and secure employment BBQ dinners and other practical support to help the homeless of Redfern re-engage with society The Sisters of Charity Foundation offers two grant rounds every year. Our next round opens on 1 August if you know a charity making a huge difference with limited resources please direct them to apply: bit.ly/2CASM2C Agape Outreach Inc All Saints Catholic College Barnabas House Can Assist Community Action Services Australia (CASA) Give Write Hair Aid IHelp Indigenous Corporation Jesuit Refugee Service JRS Australia Jigsaw jupiter Australia The Kogarah Storehouse kogo KYD-X Maa Saradas Kitchen Open Support Regional Opportunities Australia - ROA Support The Girls Australia We Care Connect

24.01.2022 This year, with hundreds of thousands of Australians out of work, or getting fewer hours, many families are facing a Christmas without food or joy. For many, emergency food parcels provided by community groups will be the only food they have this year. Help us fund these vital community groups and bring hope to families across the country: bit.ly/helpforsally CareWorks SunRanges Inc Moving Forward DFV case management services St Michael's Meals Survivor's R Us Incorporated Maa Sarada's Kitchen Will2live Your Angel

24.01.2022 I started Prosper back in 2014 as an expansion of charitable work that my husband and I had been doing overseas since 2009. Back then I wanted to have a local presence to spread some of the do-gooding to Australian communities. I’ve been very lucky to work with a wonderful group of talented colleagues and we keep each other going when the work is sad, or the problems keep coming. The reality is that for many families every day is a struggle. The layers of hardship and disadv...antage are impossible to grasp unless you have seen it yourself. This is my main motivation there are so many people at the end of their options. Someone has to stick with them and the least I can do is be that someone. The Sisters of Charity Foundation enabled us to start a community kitchen that’s been so valuable to families, plus members of the community who have nowhere to cook, nowhere to sleep, no one to turn to. We do our little bit: cook with them, create a community they’re part of and connect them with other services who can play a small part in their story. We’ll keep doing our bit and remind every single person that we all have a role to play in helping each other. No excuses. We were blown away by the absolute dedication of Prosper - Project Australia co-founder Karen Craigie what an inspirational woman! We were proud to support the organisation with a grant for its community kitchen.

24.01.2022 Sometimes I send my kids without a lunchbox, because I havent money to pay for the lunchbox. Fatma is a mother of four children. Both she and her partner lost work when COVID-19 hit Australia, and arent eligible for JobSeeker, JobKeeper, or any other support. The family is now struggling to survive. Were asking our wonderful supporters to join thousands of educators, parents and students across the country in calling for people seeking asylum to have the support they nee...d during COVID-19. It only takes a minute to sign the petition: https://www.nochildleftbehind.com.au/petition Thank you in advance please join with us to make sure no child is left behind. #NoChildLeftBehind #ncpw #ncpw20 #playyourpart

24.01.2022 Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!! We thought the adorable doggy might help grab your attention because we wanted to say thank you for supporting our 2020 Winter Appeal. There are a lot of people who need our help this year, and your generosity is so very appreciated. Thank you again for your ongoing support it means the world.

24.01.2022 Do you know of a fantastic not-for-profit doing vital work in your community? Let them know about our Community Grants Program: applications are now open and will close on 17 September. 2020 has been an extremely difficult year for so many, with the summer bushfires followed swiftly by COVID and lockdown. Weve sped up this grant round to get funds into the hands of community groups under increased pressure in as short a time frame as possible. Info on how to apply here: bit.ly/2RUNPFJ

23.01.2022 Were beyond thrilled to receive this lovely thank you from the Vedanta Springfield Foodbank. Sadly, the pandemic has meant increased pressure on foodbanks and soup kitchens as many more Australians struggle to feed their families. Were honoured we can help. To all our supporters: YOU are what makes all this possible thank you!

23.01.2022 Karim came to Australia following an exciting job opportunity hed been offered a well-paid role in Canberra as the private driver for a diplomat from his home country. Taking the job for 12 months meant time apart from his family and new fiance, but seemed like a great chance to send money home to prepare for the wedding and a new life with his soon-to-be wife. However, when Karim arrived in Canberra he was forced to work long days as a cleaner, kitchen hand and general a...ssistant. Karim did not receive his pay directly, but instead a small amount of money, far below the minimum wage, was transferred into an account overseas. Karims passport and travel papers were taken, and he was not allowed to phone his family or fiance. After a year, Karim asked his employer when he would be able to return home, but these questions were dismissed, and Karim was threatened. After 18 months, and suffering a workplace injury, Karim was allowed to attend the hospital for treatment, where he met a worker who spoke his language. Karim learned that his employers treatment of him was not normal, and illegal in Australia. He was helped to report his conditions of servitude to the Australian Federal Police. Without his passport and fearful of repercussions from the diplomat in his home country, Karim remained in Australia, unable to return home. He was eventually offered a permanent visa, learnt English, and gained work as a kitchen hand and delivery driver. He eventually saved enough money to assist his fiance to come to Australia, where they were finally married after several years apart. Today, Thursday 30 July is the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. In February 2020 we joined the fight against human trafficking and modern slavery with our launch of the Anti-Slavery Housing Program in partnership with The Salvation Army Australia. Thanks to the program, Karim and his wife were able to move out of a crowded share house and into their own affordable two-bedroom property and build a new life together. Karim bought his own car and is finally working as a driver as hed originally planned! #EndHumanTrafficking #HumanTrafficking

22.01.2022 Only 3 days left before EOFY your deadline for boosting your tax return while lending a helping hand to the less fortunate in our community. All donations above $2 are tax-deductible 100% goes toward whatever charitable program you choose we dont take anything for admin Be a hero, change a life: bit.ly/3ez6DnL

22.01.2022 I was heavily pregnant with my first child, Bella, when I saw an article in The Age in late 2001. My husband, Ross, tossed the paper over and said, Were throwing kids like this out of the country. There was this image of Jafar, about 19, sitting on mattresses in the Fitzroy housing commission flats in Melbourne. He looked so sad. All he wanted was to be educated. I thought, We have to help him. When we met Jafar, Bella was a week old. He came to her and held her. It was beautiful. Hes very soft but he had a bit of mongrel in him: you have to have some fighting spirit to leave your family and country, not knowing where youre going. This is a really beautiful story what an impact Natalie had on Jafar and his future! bit.ly/2CTphcP

22.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day to all the wonderful dads out there! Thank you for your love, wisdom and support, your kindness, your hard work, your devotion.

22.01.2022 People that are homeless use their feet as their primary mode of transport to get food, attend appointments, for exercise to reduce stress or even to keep warm when its cold. Its not uncommon for clients to report walking 10 to 15km every day, which can put stress on their bodies, especially if carrying all of their possessions. Often our clients report their shoes getting stolen when they are asleep, so many wear their shoes all night, which can lead to bacterial infections particularly if feet are wet. Thanks to the wonderful generosity of our supporters, a Foundation community grant helped podiatry charity Footscape distribute footwear to homeless people and others in need theyve given away more than 6,000 pairs of shoes and 25,000 pairs of socks! #HW2020 #BuildSocialHousing

20.01.2022 Neighbours frequently had to step over or around somebody who was passed out from drug use on the street. People were even dying on the streets there are times when you have to consider the person rather than the sin. Sr Annette Cunliffe gives us a fascinating insight into the Sisters proposal for a medically supervised injecting centre at St. Vincents in the late 1990s. It was a radical concept then and would have been one of the first in the world and shows just how forward thinking the Sisters of Charity have always been. bit.ly/2D5hYOU

20.01.2022 You start to feel crazy because you put up with it for so long. Ive got four girls and one son. Its hard to leave a relationship after so many years when youve got five kids. Where are you going to go? Youve got no job, youve got nothing left because theyve stripped you of every bit of dignity. So you stay. With my caseworkers help Ive been able to stay in my family home and remove him. That was instrumental for my kids. The lead up to the first Christmas without hi...m was really hard. But my kids all got presents from Moving Forward DFV case management services, when they wouldnt have got anything. My caseworker Marie has put me through TAFE courses, workshops, Ive been able to get help for my kids. Now we volunteer as a family, Im building my confidence up and giving something back. I started doing a bookkeeping course so when I finish I can go get a job. I love it. Its getting the old brain ticking again. I like that I can make plans we make our own rules now. We fund programs that help those experiencing domestic violence escape unsafe situations and start a new life. Please help us reach more families this year: bit.ly/helpforbeth

19.01.2022 What will your legacy say about you? Many of our Foundation supporters give generously throughout their lifetime and some choose to continue their positive impact by leaving a gift in their Will. Their gift might allow a disadvantaged young person to achieve their dream of attending university or allow community groups around the country to continue their vital work. Perhaps it will help provide a safe home for people escaping trauma and tragedy. Gifts in Wills arent just for the wealthy most are made by ordinary Australians who want to leave the world a better place. Find out more: bit.ly/3jHVzHp #includeacharity #giftsinwills

19.01.2022 When youre sleeping rough, you worry about what will happen to you when you go to sleep. Its not much better when youre awake: its an all-day job to keep going when youve got nowhere to live. Its tiring carrying your stuff around and finding a place to have a wash and a meal I used to work in IT for many years and I had a bit of money set aside, but due to tax reasons, that all went. I wasnt eligible to get Centrelink for a good year or so. I lived with a girlfriend ...who went back to Japan and I couldnt maintain the rent on the house. So it did come as something of a surprise when I found myself homeless. One day, youre planning to buy a new car and a few days later, youre knocking on the door of a homelessness service provider, asking for a meal. Intellectually, you know it can happen, but you dont think its going to happen to you. Read the rest of Georges story: bit.ly/2Doprcl #HW2020 #BuildSocialHousing

18.01.2022 Our volunteers had their preparation course interrupted by COVID-19, but are so dedicated they have been carrying on via Zoom. What a team! Last week we mentioned how impressed we were that our Community Grant organisations have responded so effectively to COVID-19 well heres a great example from Home Start Australia, an organisation that matches trained volunteers to families with young children to offer help and support. Our caring and dedicated volunteers change live...s with their willingness to be there every week when families most need a helping hand, said Val from Home-Start. Keep up the excellent work!

17.01.2022 I was someone who was constantly in money woes and struggled to gain and hold employment. I had my own landscaping business, but I hated the work and found it very repetitive. When I lost my licence, I lost my motivation and my means of getting an income. With unemployment, I turned to drinking. I wasnt really connecting with anyone either I didnt really have many good friends since Id moved from home to find work. I talked to mum, but we often fought. Like many young men, Tom struggled to manage his emotions when faced with challenges until he was mentored to make better choices and transform his outlook, thanks to our Community Grants Program recipient Top Blokes Foundation. bit.ly/3iV3ukV

17.01.2022 It is confronting. People have had such an economic shock... they are really struggling at the moment and looking for the most basic of human needs, food and groceries. We take a look at the impact of COVID-19 and lockdown on unemployment, and how it affects food insecurity and hunger in Australia. CareWorks SunRanges Inc Dandelion Support Network Loaves and Fishes Tasmania Geelong Food Relief Centre Hornsby Connect Jesuit Refugee Service - JRS Moving Forward DFV case management services St Michael's Meals Survivor's R Us Incorporated Sustain: The Australian Food Network Maa Sarada's Kitchen Will2live Your Angel bit.ly/3nOle3b

16.01.2022 Mary was a 25-year-old woman from the Philippines. Mary and her family lived in a single room, with no electricity or running water. She left school when she was 13 to look after her younger siblings. She was working in a sewing factory and earning $10 per week. Marys aunt arranged for her to get a job as a domestic worker in Australia. She was told she would earn $800 per month. In 2015 (the latest data available) the average monthly income in the Philippines was approx. $2...95 AUD. Mary didnt know much about Australia, and did not speak any English. Her family encouraged her to go to Australia so she could support them better financially. Mary arrived in Australia and was met by her new boss, Mr K, at the airport and her situation changed quickly after that. Mary was forced to work from 6am to 6pm at Mr K and his wifes shop, and then do the domestic work at their house at night. She worked 7 days a week and was not allowed to leave the shop or house. Mary was also sexually assaulted by Mr K two to three times a week, and was warned by Mr K that she could go to jail if she went to the police. Thursday 30 July is the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. We might not want to believe it, but human trafficking and slavery happens in Australia. We all have a part to play in stamping out this horrendous practice and step 1 is getting informed so we can recognise the signs of modern slavery: bit.ly/2DirfTD #EndHumanTrafficking #HumanTrafficking

16.01.2022 Bacon, sausages, onion, hash browns, tomatoes, mushrooms, juice & hot drinks that sounds like a brekkie fit for a King! A Foundation Community Grant is helping Survivors R Us Incorporated feed the 800 homeless people in the Newcastle area with hot BBQ breakfasts twice a week. It was really good to see so many people being fed and looked after, see them smiling, talking and having a good meal. At the moment there are so many people who need help, and they dont know where to turn. We want to help as many as we can, explains Adam, who mans the BBQ. Adam has an interesting story: I originally started working with Survivors R Us for 6 months as part of Work for the Dole One year later Im still here volunteering because I believe in our mission!

15.01.2022 Violence and persecution doesnt stop in a pandemic. We know that everyday there are people arriving at national borders urgently seeking protection and they are just becoming stranded at those closed borders. Its becoming a very dangerous situation and is making them vulnerable to smugglers or traffickers. Whats happening to people seeking asylum during the current crisis? Asylum Seekers Centre bit.ly/3ggDM8Z

14.01.2022 Can you spot any familiar faces? St Vincents Hospital Convent community on the back steps of the old convent, taken in 1984. With thanks to the Sisters of Charity Congregational Archives.

14.01.2022 At school I was, lets say I liked pushing boundaries a bit. I obeyed what I had to but I liked to have a bit of fun as I went along. I made up my mind I wanted to do nursing, so I made an application to go to St Vincents. I liked helping people, it is part of my nature I suppose, a sensitivity to needs. My four years of training were challenging, the Sisters of Charity tried to tame the girl from the bush. Sydney was different, we loved the Cross and the night life that... was around and for me it was so new, it was great. Going out at night and not getting home in time and getting in strife I had to be home by nine or 10 and sometimes that wasnt always adhered to. The nuns were hard taskmasters. I often said if you cant beat them you join them, in jest. I thought they were tough but they led wonderful lives and did great things and you couldnt say they brainwashed us, I wasnt that type of person. There was something about their commitment to religious life that made me think there was more to life than just doing what I was doing. So in 1962 I entered the order. Being able to help people, some of the older, some Aboriginal, some of the disadvantaged people from the Cross, there was no distinction between who they were or what they were, they needed care and I thought it was a privilege to help them. It is great to finish a days work and know you have helped people. A beautiful article on the life and career of Sr Anthea Groves, one of our board members and a Grand Dame to be sure! Read the article here: bit.ly/3aOu63s

14.01.2022 This is why she can relate to everyone from the Bishop to the boys at the pubThe whole community will miss her but go knowing you have our respect and love. Some lovely words plus an interview with Sr Libbey Byrne, who says what shell miss most about leaving Myall Coast is the salt-of-the-earth people. Read the full story here: bit.ly/30HfYEN

14.01.2022 I was fortunate to have been able to come to Australia and build a life here, and to enjoy support from some wonderful Australians before becoming a citizen myself, including a lovely family in Ballarat who took my family under their wing when we arrived. However, there are so many refugees who are still stuck in camps who are not so lucky. Lawyer and human rights advocate Nyadol Nyuon was born in an Ethiopian refugee camp to South Sudanese parents, and came to Australia as a refugee at 19. He believes a refugee program harnessing the goodwill of the community like Canadas would be extremely beneficial for our society. Asylum Seekers Centre bit.ly/3gMqP6q

13.01.2022 The Sisters of Charity have a long history of supporting marginalised communities especially in tough times like we face today. Through the Foundation, on behalf of the Sisters of Charity, we plan to take a lead and expand on our commitment to social justice programs in the community. Thank you for your support of our Foundation we couldnt do any of it without you. Please join us in welcoming our new CEO Louise Burton. Louise is a highly respected leader in the philanthropic sector and were so excited to see our Foundation thrive under her leadership!

13.01.2022 When my wife died at the age of 38, leaving me with a 3-year-old little girl, struggling to understand what had happened to her mother and why, I faced new challenges that I was ill-equipped to handle Learn how a Foundation Community Grant helped the National Centre for Childhood Grief support people like Kyle and his little girl, left reeling after the death of a beloved wife and mother. bit.ly/3bLpTOA

12.01.2022 Can you spare a minute to help us? The Modern Slavery Act was passed by Parliament in June 2018; despite this it has still not been brought into law. We are asking our NSW supporters to sign an ePetition calling on the Premier and the Government to take immediate steps to proclaim the states Modern Slavery Act. Sign the petition here: bit.ly/3h4p6dl

12.01.2022 I just thought, stuff it, I’m going to just employ people with disabilities top to bottom and show how good they can be within a workplace. We’re not doing this for CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) and we’re not doing it to do the right thing. We’re doing it because people with disabilities are bloody good employees. Paralympic gold medalist Dylan Alcott has launched a ready-made healthy meal delivery service for people living with disabilities, fully operated by peopl...e living with disabilities. He said that even though 1 in 5 Australians have a disability, only 62% of them can find a job despite their high productivity rate, lower levels of absenteeism, and high retention rate. What an excellent business model! We’re also proud to support similar ventures, like Fighting Chance Australia and Hotel Etico Australia, through our Community Grants Program. We’re fully behind Dylan Alcott’s grand vision: I want to look back and see everybody hiring someone with a disability because that’s the way it should be. bit.ly/35RNN9U

11.01.2022 Amazing organisations exist because there are amazing people behind them. The roll call of incredible community organisations were helping this year includes: Moving Forward DFV case management services, The Generous & The Grateful, The Sanctuary Women, Children and Pets Refuge and The EVE Project AU. All help women and children impacted by family violence and homelessness. Please help us reach more families this year: bit.ly/helpforbeth

10.01.2022 Ethan is a young man, always excited and happy to be here. Though hed occasionally derail the conversation it was always for a positive reason! He encouraged others to participate and speak their mind, and his easy-going nature made it easy for conversation to flow. His biggest challenge was anger issues. He said hed often get angry for no particular reason, causing him to lash out at others or isolate himself. Through the anger workshop he learnt to express his anger and ...develop strategies to better deal with triggers. In the time he was with us, he got a new job, paid off all his fines and got his license back. Since leaving he still pops in from time to time, full of gratitude for his mentors. We were able to provide a $10K+ Community Grant for Top Blokes Foundations Building Blokes program, where qualified mentors help young males with a whole range of issues mental health, peer pressure, risk-taking, anger management, positive masculinity, healthy relationships, and drugs and alcohol. Pictured below are the recent Wollongong graduates congratulations guys, and best of luck for the future!

09.01.2022 A huge THANK YOU to the wonderful students of St Columbas College Essendon and St Bernards College Essendon who will be running 16km for charity this weekend and theyve selected our Foundation to raise money for! We couldnt be more grateful, especially since the students are in lockdown in Melbourne and are only allowed outside 2 hours each day. Help them reach their fundraising goal via GoFundMe: bit.ly/2RqgDWF

08.01.2022 I wasnt a bad kid. I was tough, though. Id experienced a lot of hurt and didnt know how to channel it. Shed been traumatised. We had to keep saying to her, We love you. It doesnt matter what you do, you can always come back. You are part of our family now. Have a read of this beautiful story of a foster care journey with a happy ending, showing just how important an education is to breaking the cycle of disadvantage that kids from out-of-home-care backgrounds face.... Chris and Peter Harrison are the sort of modern-day heroes our society needs more of! ab.co/30IU6tI

08.01.2022 Have you thought of leaving a gift to charity in your Will? Lots of Australians give generously to charities in their lifetimes but when it comes to bequests, there are some misconceptions. bit.ly/35pkjR1 #includeacharity #giftsinwills

07.01.2022 I was embarrassed. I was scared. But I needed help and I was willing to ask for it. Sally hadn’t expected her marriage to fall apart. The first three years were okay but without warning, her husband started to become violent in front of her children. For me that was the limit, she says. If you start to think that’s normal, your kids will think that’s normal too. I couldn’t let them become adults who thought that violence was okay. Sally took the brave step of leaving but the waiting lists for women’s shelters were long and she was afraid she would not have enough money for a rental. Her biggest fear was becoming homeless. Sally never expected to be in this situation: a young family, no food, no resources and nowhere to go. Find out what happened to Sally: bit.ly/helpforsally

06.01.2022 Last chance to apply for our Community Grants Program: applications are closing 5pm this Thursday 17 September. Tag a not-for-profit doing vital work in your community! Info on how to apply here: bit.ly/2RUNPFJ

04.01.2022 Today is International Legacy Day, and we want to say THANK YOU to all the kind-hearted Australians who are planning on leaving a charitable gift in their Will. Without these generous donations, so many charities would not be able to continue their amazing work. This year we are proud to join more than 80 charities in Include A Charity week, a public awareness campaign to encourage more Australians to leave gifts in their Will to causes they care about. #legacyday2020 #includeacharity #giftsinwills

02.01.2022 Heres one for all you green thumbs! Gardening Australias Costa visited our community grant recipient Bushlink to showcase the important work theyre doing in bush regeneration, while providing job opportunities for people living with disabilities. We absolutely LOVED the segment what do you think? Any Costa fans out there?

02.01.2022 Hannah told her caseworker that she had furniture stored in a garage, ready for when she had her own place. She didnt want to admit that all she owned was a plastic table and chairs and a box of miscellaneous goods. Hannah found the strength to escape her violent home but was full of shame, not telling her caseworker she owned practically nothing. When our community grant recipient The Generous & The Grateful heard about Hannahs situation, they dropped everything to make sure she and her son had all the furniture they needed by the next day. Instead of sleeping on a blow-up mattress as shed planned, Hannah and her son have proper beds and theyre doing well! Will you help us help families in trouble? Donate to our winter appeal: bit.ly/helpforbeth

01.01.2022 Receiving my graduation certificate lit my soul up. I am still in disbelief that I am degree-qualified and more importantly, I am a qualified paramedic. I have become the first in my family to attempt and complete a university degree, I have built a sense of purpose that I didnt know I had within me and my confidence to achieve greater things has continued to flourish. If you asked me five years ago where I saw myself in five years time, I am certain it wouldnt have been ...anywhere near where I am today! Join us in congratulating our scholarship recipient Tasha, who recently graduated with a Bachelor of Health Science in Paramedicine from Western Sydney University. Tasha is currently job-hunting while working as a disability support practitioner with the Cerebral Palsy Alliance. She is also studying a Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability), and is considering doing a masters in the near future. Good luck with your job hunt Tasha we cant wait to hear more good news!

01.01.2022 Receiving this scholarship has been a blessing. It has meant I dont have to worry about working long hours to support myself, and opened doors to take part in extracurricular activities. It also shows that you see me as having potential for our society and has been a constant reminder about the importance of helping others and giving back whenever I can. I was elected 2020 President for the Global Health Awareness Western Sydney society, and will be working with my team to fundraise for the maternal and neonatal health of women in developing countries. Our scholarship student Baneen is studying a Doctor of Medicine at Western Sydney University and is ALREADY making a difference to those who are less fortunate congratulations Baneen and keep up the good work!