Kids get view of advantage

DANDENONG women are urging others to join their efforts to educate disadvantaged children and youth.
Dandenong Evening VIEW (Voice, Interests and Education of Women) Club members are supporting The Smith Family’s Winter Appeal to provide opportunities for children in low socioeconomic families to fully participate in school.
“Through our year-round fundraising and 50,000 hours of volunteering for The Smith Family, VIEW women are making a significant difference in the lives of many disadvantaged children and families across the country,” VIEW national president Robin Perros said.
The Smith Family CEO Lisa O’Brien said ‘No child should ever feel like this’ was the theme for this year’s appeal, which and aimed to raise awareness about how vulnerable and isolated many disadvantaged children felt at school when they struggled to keep up with their classmates.
“Research shows that children who grow up in financial disadvantage are more likely to experience financial hardship as adults – they continue the cycle,” Dr O’Brien said.
“Without the extra support and tools they need for school, they’ll fall even further behind and never reach their full potential.
“We currently have 9575 Australian children who need support today and we are hugely grateful to the women of VIEW for their contribution to our cause.”
The Winter Appeal will run until Tuesday 30 June and all donations are tax deductible.
Call 1800 024 069 or visit www.thesmithfamily.com.au to donate.
Dandenong Evening VIEW Club meets on the first Tuesday of each month.
Call Brigitte on 9795 1222 to get involved.