Stewart House in Curl Curl, New South Wales, Australia | Non-profit organisation

Stewart House

Locality: Curl Curl, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9938 3100

Address: 45 Carrington Parade 2096 Curl Curl, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.stewarthouse.org.au

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25.01.2022 We thank Dr Hugh McDermott, Member for Prospect, NSW, for delivering a Community Recognition Statement to NSW Parliament in recognition of Stewart House and its 90-years of dedication to young people in the community. We also would like to take this opportunity to thank our many supporters, including teachers, corporate partners, community groups, and individuals who make it possible for our children's charity to provide such a unique and transformative program to public school children-in-need. https://www.facebook.com/hugh2019/posts/3664304933598304

25.01.2022 Today, we celebrate National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Childrens Day. On 4 August 1988, the first National Aboriginal and Islander Childrens Day was established to celebrate the strengths and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. Of the 1,568 students aged 8-14 from over 773 NSW and ACT public schools who came to Stewart House for a 12-day stay in 2019, 30% identified as from an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background a figure t...hat is consistent in our student placements over many years. #NATSIChildrensDay2020 #EldersOfTomorrow https://www.facebook.com//a.216801098351/3376771965687461/ See more

25.01.2022 Wamberal Public School's recent fundraising day raised a whopping $700 for our charity. This outstanding school community embraced the opportunity to give to children in need. Their donation will support a cohort of public school children access health and wellbeing support at Stewart House. This includes access to excursion venues, counselling support, toiletries and clothing if required.

25.01.2022 #stayconnected *** Naomi Watts with a message for R U OK Day https://www.prod.facebook.com/ruokday/videos/851478921996931/

25.01.2022 WELCOME! We're delighted to welcome our first group under our new COVID Safe re-opening conditions.

25.01.2022 Key to the longevity of our children's charity is the ongoing support we receive from teachers, who assist in funding the unique Stewart House Program through voluntary salary contributions. We're delighted to share the remarkable story of a former kindy teacher, now donating to Stewart House through her new found passion for styling interiors. https://www.bluemountainsgazette.com.au//from-kindi-teach/

24.01.2022 Enjoy a fun-filled Silly Sock Day Engadine High School. Stewart House is thankful for your support! Feel free to share some photos with our office: [email protected]

24.01.2022 Chalmers Road School's submission, as part of our virtual Ceremony of Appreciation for school fundraising, is a beautiful and collaborative art piece made up of a series of hand prints in the shape and colour of the sun. It reads: "The sun represents our shared vision of hope and opportunity. Friendship and support help unite us as a community. Our hands come together - We Care. We Learn. We are Safe!" This delightful entry offers great insight into some of the core values that form part of the Stewart House Program. We thank the staff and students for their entry and support!

23.01.2022 A visit to Taronga Zoo Sydney is a long-standing highlight of the Stewart House Program. We thank Officer Kerry At Taronga for sharing news on a great new course offered free of charge through WIRES. The free online WIRES Community Course An Introduction to Australian Wildlife has been designed for people of all ages as an easy introduction to Australian wildlife for individuals and families who are unfamiliar with Australian native animals. To learn more, visit WIRES here: https://www.wires.org.au/training/community-wildlife-course

23.01.2022 Were all facing uncertain times and its easy to feel overwhelmed. NewAccess can help a free mental health coaching program by Beyond Blue. Designed to help ...you manage life stress and cope with challenges. Get six confidential sessions via phone or video call from the comfort of home - no doctor's referral required. See more

22.01.2022 OMG What a find! - We just participated in this VIRTUAL P.E class with the amazing teachers from Stanford Merthyr Infant School and, we can't wipe the smile off our dial! Feeling pumped in home isolation... Go on, try it!

22.01.2022 Were grateful to be one of a number of worthy charities that ASCA supports. Better opportunities and better welfare is what we all want for our children.

22.01.2022 We were pleased to host a site tour of Stewart House for NSW MPs earlier this week. Among the group was Member for Orange, Philip Donato and his colleague Mark Banasiak. Each year, on average, 32 children across 37 public schools in the regional Electorate of Orange visit our facility for a 12-day stay. NSW Department of Education staff from around Orange make regular donations from their salary in support of the Stewart House Program.... We celebrate their commitment and are sincerely grateful for the financial contribution they make in supporting children-in-need. To enquire about becoming a regular donor, visit our website https://www.stewarthouse.org.au/regular-donation/. NSW Teachers Federation NSW Primary Principals' Association

21.01.2022 Some great tips for using hand sanitisers safely, thanks to Life Education and Consumer Healthcare Products Australia. Stay safe and well!

19.01.2022 Warnervale Public School P&C Association's entry into the Stewart House virtual Ceremony of Appreciation for school fundraising is a snapshot of the moment when the school principal, teachers and members of the Student Representative Council came together on Zoom to discuss what Stewart House means to their school community. We celebrate this innovative digital entry and extend our sincerest thanks to all at Warnervale PS for their support.

19.01.2022 A big Stewart House shout-out to Advanced Life - School Photography & Print Specialist, and Gold category supporter of Stewart House, for generously donated their printing services to produce 1,800 Activity Books needed for our Program in 2020. Stewart House offers a busy activity and experience-based program, with a focus on building self-esteem, resilience, social skills and a personal sense of wellbeing. For taking part in the program, all children receive a carefully compiled Activity Book to reinforce their learning and as a momento of their stay. #AdvancedLifeSchoolPhotography

18.01.2022 Happy #WorldTeachersDay2020 We're fortunate to have some amazing teachers working at our Stewart House School. Today and always, we celebrate their contribution to caring for children.

18.01.2022 Are you a young carer who is studying and looking after a loved one? The Young Carer Bursary offers $3,000 towards continuing study for young carers aged 12 - 2...5. Applications for 2021 open today until 8 September 2020 for young carers who are studying or training or plan to in 2021. For more information visit https://youngcarersnetwork.com.au/young-carer-bursary See more

17.01.2022 Music teacher Ms Sarah Donnelley has our vote in the Telstra ARIA Music Teacher Award! Will you help us show our appreciation to our teachers in remote areas by voting for her too, please? Here's Why: Each year we have the great pleasure of caring for around 85 students, drawn from 68 public schools, from a remote area of NSW which covers a staggering 44% of the landmass of NSW. An 11-hours drive to the north-west of NSW is Wilcannia Central School. It's in an area so hot ...that towns are built underground to escape the Outback heat, like in the nearby historic opal mining town of White Cliffs. Just as remarkable is the financial support teachers in the area offer voluntarily to the Stewart House Program through the NSW Department of Education. We are furthermore voting for our unsung heroes who are committed to improving the lives of their students by making regular donations. #NSWTeachers #StewartHouseSalaryContributionScheme

17.01.2022 *Feel-good post* - In the midst of so much disruption to our "normal" lives, it's heart-warming to read about a beautiful tradition in place for students at Colo High School. Year 7 students write to their future selves and get to re-visit their old selves once they reach Year 12. Oh, the things we would say! To all the amazing Year 12 students of 2020 we say fly high little birds - we are cheering for you, for this is a year that history will never forget!

15.01.2022 While it's always our preference to host our dedicated supporters on-site for our annual Presentation Ceremony, this year it wasnt meant to be. Mulbring Public School's school Captain and Vice Captains; Maddison, Isabella and Thomas, did a great job representing the school in this video piece. Our sincerest thanks go out to the staff and students at Mulbring PS for their fundraising support!

14.01.2022 Parcels wrapped with love and appreciation on their way to our much loved supporters. As were unable to come together at this time to acknowledge all of our wonderful supporters, this year we have created a virtual awards ceremony to celebrate the fundraising achievements in 2019 of schools, individuals and corporations. Letters and parcels were rolled out this week, with award recipients invited to get involved by telling us what Stewart House means to them, their school community or organisation. In return, we look forward to creating a feature of all entries on our website, our Facebook page and in upcoming newsletters.

14.01.2022 Welcome All our children from the wider Penrith area are with us now and settling in to a week of fun and pampering.

13.01.2022 ***URGENT ANNOUNCEMENT*** - As a residential facility, Stewart House will close tomorrow (Monday 16 March 2020), in accordance with the NSW Governments requirements. And this message from our CEO: I regret to advise that your childs visit to Stewart House is cancelled. Transport has been cancelled and Department staff will be present at the designated pick up points to inform those who cannot receive this message. Send your child to school tomorrow as normal or contact your school principal for further information. Graeme Philpotts CEO

13.01.2022 Great advice for children (and adults alike). THINK before you post. Social media tips from parents courtesy of Trend Micro ANZ lifeeducation.org.au/parents/social-media-tips-for-parents #WednesdayWisdom

12.01.2022 There were 10 recipients this year in our Diamond Award category the highest award honour in our 2019 Donor Recognition Program for schools who raise funds to support Stewart House. Among those is Russell Lea Public School. Their entry to our Virtual Appreciation Ceremony reads like a chronicle of the historical ties that bind us. We share a deep-rooted history and their support has been unwavering over many years. We are sincerely thankful to the staff and students of Russell Lea Public School Parents and Citizen's Association for their grand support. See their full entry here: https://www.stewarthouse.org.au//Russell-Lea-PS-EDITED_log

11.01.2022 *Online Raffle: Help raise funds for Stewart House and be in the draw to win a car in the process. Simply purchase a ticket in the 2020 People's Choice Community Lottery to support Stewart House AND enter the draw for a chance to win some great prizes . Don't forget to search for Stewart House or use the link provided here: https://communitylottery.peopleschoice.com.au//stewart-hou #CommunityLottery

10.01.2022 We could not have said this any better! Thanks to a local youth mental health charity One Eighty Inc. for the vital work they do with improving the mental health of their peers. #MentalHealthDoneDifferently #ruokday2020

10.01.2022 Today is #PrincipalsDay2020. We would like to acknowledge the essential role public school principals in NSW play in ensuring that children are appropriately placed into the Stewart House Program. Principals act in a voluntary capacity as Area Coordinators at the local level to arrange the nominations, transportation and supervision of children to-and-from Stewart House . Their actions ensure that student participation in our program is at no cost to parents or carers. We... are sincerely thankful for their support and dedication to the Stewart House Program. NSW Teachers Federation NSW Primary Principals' Association https://youtu.be/-NdBmtF17Fs See more

09.01.2022 The NSW Department of Communities & Justice (DCJ) is offering #scholarships in 2021. Students must be committed to studying in 2021, and also be either a social housing client or living in out-of-home-care. See the DCJ website for eligibility details - https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au//all-families/dcj-scholarships Dept of Communities and Justice NSW - stronger together

09.01.2022 Our appreciation feature for the fundraising efforts of NSW schools continues, as we shine the spotlight on Kings Langley Public School. The school's star dancers put on a magnificent performance to acknowledge Stewart House, and we're delighted to share it with you! https://youtu.be/KcDcmUfLs-U

08.01.2022 Each year we come together to celebrate the fundraising support from schools, individuals and organisations. This year, we moved our appreciation online to accommodate social distancing requirements and invited our award recipients to be part of a donor recognition feature by telling us ***what Stewart House means to them, their school community or organisation***. We thank Brighton-Le-Sands Public School for their support. This message from the School Captains said it beautifully...

08.01.2022 North Curl Curl Primary School is one of our local schools on the Northern Beaches. The school's video entry into the Stewart House virtual Ceremony of Appreciation for school fundraising, features a group of ''Curly" students sharing their very mature insights into what Stewart House means to them and their community. Congratulations Team Curly on your Silver Award! We are thankful for the fundraising efforts of your school community.

08.01.2022 Stewart House is situated just out of view in this image, and we are proud of the beautiful landscape that surrounds our property. Students who come to Stewart House get to experience the beauty as part of their stay.

08.01.2022 Public schools across NSW have arrived at the end of Term 1. As the school holidays begin, local organisation One Eighty Inc. - "run by young people, for young people" - offer some great tips for staying sane during these difficult times...

07.01.2022 The draw for our #2020DonationDrive will take place, in Term 4, on Friday, 27 November 2020 at noon. Each year, public schools in NSW support Stewart House financially through an envelope donation program. The initiative empowers children to support a worthy cause that delivers valuable programs to many of their peers who are in need and also provides an opportunity to win a family holiday. Further instructions to schools on how best to proceed with the 2020 Donation Drive are available here: https://www.stewarthouse.org.au/2020-donation-drive-postpo/

06.01.2022 We are grateful for the support of the wonderful staff, students and families of Allambie Heights Public School. The school Fundraising Captains arranged a unique and thoughtful event where all the children wrote a letter of gratitude in class to take home and share with their families. Each child made a gold coin donation as part of the exercise. All funds raised will support public school children with access to health and well-being support at Stewart House.

05.01.2022 On Thursday, 19 November 2020 a group of students and staff from Stewart House joined local Member for Manly, Mr James Griffin, on a Parliamentary tour of NSW Parliament House. Along the way, the group also interacted with Ministers Brad Hazzard and Gareth Ward, and the Members for Orange, Macquarie Fields, Holsworthy and Prospect. The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly also treated the group to a special tour of the Speaker’s area. Mr Griffin hosted an informative session ...in the stunning Jubilee Room. The children visiting from the greater area of Liverpool and covering seven electorates in South Western Sydney embraced the opportunity to raise interesting questions with great confidence. We thank the Offices of the Speaker and the Member for Manly for arranging this memorable experience a first in the 90-year history of Stewart House and one the children will remember forever. Jonathan O'Dea James Griffin MP, Member for Manly Gareth Ward Anoulack Chanthivong Melanie Gibbons MP Philip Donato

05.01.2022 Chatswood Public School was awarded with a Platinum Award for its fundraising efforts as part of the 2019 Stewart House Donor Recognition Program. Student Leaders have commemorated the occasion by creating a fabulous "wordle" to describe what Stewart House means to them. We thank the Chatswood PS community for their outstanding support!

03.01.2022 In NSW, teachers will have an additional day to prepare for Term 2 on Tuesday 28 April making the first day of term for students Wednesday 29 April.

03.01.2022 Thanks to our friends @ HeadOffice Asca for sharing this easy scone recipe. Baking is a regular weekend activity for our students. We hope youre inspired to give this a go!

03.01.2022 12PM AEST: Join Aunty Rose Walker's livestream cooking class for making 'Johnny Cakes' in celebration of National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Childrens Day. [ SNAICC-National Voice for our Children] #NATSIIChildrensDay2020

03.01.2022 *Sharing a valuable new service: Lifeline recently launched a Bushfire Recovery Line, 13 HELP (13 43 57), which aims to provide all Australians affected by the bushfires, either directly or indirectly, with a 24/7 support service. https://www.lifeline.org.au/sup/lifeline-campaigns/bushfire

02.01.2022 Our Donation Drive winner for 2020 was the lucky Anvi from Russell Lea Public School. In a remarkable twist, to what has been a challenging year for many, Anvi and her family have chosen to donate the entire prize amount ($4000) back to Stewart House. We are supremely thankful for this marvellous generosity.

01.01.2022 We owe a debt of thanks to the staff of the NSW Department of Education for their support. It is only with this vital financial assistance that Stewart House will get through these incredibly challenging times and, for that, we are most grateful. https://www.stewarthouse.org.au/one-huge-thank-you/