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Good morning,

I hope this email finds you well. My name is Shirley, Daniel”s mother. Firstly, thank you so much for the Joy Box.

Daniel really enjoys all the items in the Joy Box. He has been sharing the items with his sister. Both of them have had so much fun.

Daniel has been sleeping with the Teddy Bear since, and he named it Fluffy Bear (F.😎. He also played Ping Pong on our dining table with his father over the weekend. He really loves it and he said it was good to practice his Ping Pong skills.

I have attached three photos in this email. Thank you again and have a good Easter holiday.

Warm regards,

Shirley

[We wrote back to Shirley to ask if we can share her feedback and photos with you all]l, and she kindly gave permission}

Thank you for your email. Recently we purchased a second-hand Ping Pong table for Daniel to practice his Ping Pong skills. He is very happy about that. He still cuddles Teddy Bear F.B. to sleep every night. Besides, he is continuing to share his toys with his autistic sister, which it is nice for me to see.

Thank you again and have a wonderful day.

Kind regards,

Shirley ✨

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📌 Officeworks customers and staff across 13 stores raised over $60K dollars to fund JOY BOXES for young carers! The Officeworks Make a Difference Appeal held last year in the month of June saw our team visit 13 stores to thank the staff who asked customers to round up their purchase in support of CaringKids.

Since that time, we have supported 700 young carers and we are continuing with our mission to bring joy to children with caring responsibilities Thank you Officeworks!

📌 If you’re seeking a corporate volunteering opportunity, contact us about helping to create our Officeworks Stationery Packs. Our packs contain quality Studymate products and are a staple in our Joy Boxes (pardon the pun) 😊

This is a hands-on activity that is held in your workplace. You can provide young carers with much needed items they need for school. Link to contact us in the bio ✨

🦁 CaringKids featured at the 106th Lions International Convention, Melbourne Australia

🦁 The 106th Lions International Convention was held in Melbourne, Australia in 2024. Nearly 10,000 Lions attended this event to connect with Lions from around the world.

🦁 The Convention was an opportunity for Lions and Leos to recognise another year of serving communities in need. Delegates were able to take part in local service projects, hear from inspiring key-note speakers, attend seminars, and enjoy live entertainment and performances. Australian service projects featured at the Convention.

🦁 The CaringKids booth gave us the chance to share the impact of the national Lions in Support of CaringKids Project (2023-2026) with Lions from across the world, and Australia-wide. From July 1, 2023, through to June 30, 2024, more than 390 million people world-wide were helped by 1.4 million Lions and Leos.

🦁 The Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF), the charitable arm of Lions Clubs International, also awarded more than $45 million in grant funding to support the compassionate works of Lions.

🦁 CaringKids received a Lions International grant in 2023. This grant provided CaringKids with funding for operational costs, equipment and toys. The impact of the grant, together with donations from over 100 Australian Lions Clubs via the national ‘Lions in Support of CaringKids Charity’ project led to an increase in the support and number of Joy Boxes reaching young carers, from approximately 400 Joy Boxes in 2023 to close to 800 Joy Boxes created and delivered to young carers in 2024.

🦁 Margaret Skagias, CaringKids CEO and Lions CaringKids Chairperson, Sabine Sabek, CaringKids Board Director and PDG Elvio Munzone OAM, Lions CaringKids Coordinator were on hand at the booth to connect with Australian Lions Clubs and Lions Clubs from across the world.

🦁 Lions delegates asked questions about young carer Joy Boxes and we shared information about why it is important for Lions and Leo’s to recognise and support young carers of family members living with a disability or illness as part of their service in the community.

🦁 📰 Read the full article here:

https://caringkids.org.au/lions-international-convention-2024/

🦁 🦁 🦁 Michele, our CaringKids Toy Workshop Manager, accepted a huge delivery of LEGO generously donated by the Lions Club of Toongabbie Seven Hills, with a value of $12K and sourced from our good friends @good360au

The Lions Club of Toongabbie Seven Hills regularly donates LEGO to fill our Joy Boxes, and PDG Elvio Munzone OAM Lions Club of Lugarno picks up and delivers the LEGO to CaringKids Charity.

There is a lot of great team work that happens behind the scenes between all Lions and the charities they support.

This is one example of the many thousands of acts of kindness demonstrated by Lions members. Thank you @lionsaustralia and Good360 for connecting young carers to fun and play! ✨ #lionsaustralia #spreadthejoy #youngcarers #kindnessmatters

Michele our Toy Workshop Manager accepted a huge delivery of LEGO generously donated by the Lions Club of Toongabbie Seven Hills.

The Lions Club of Toongabbie Seven Hills regularly donates LEGO to fill our Joy Boxes, and PDG Elvio Munzone OAM Lions Club Lugano picks up and delivers the LEGO to CaringKids Charity.

There is a lot of great team work that happens behind the scenes between all Lions and the charities they support and this is one example of the many thousands of acts of kindness demonstrated by Lions members.

📣 We have a vacancy in our growing CaringKids team for a Grant Research Assistant.

This volunteer position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the success of CaringKids by playing a key role in securing the resources needed to advance our mission. If you have a passion for grant research and a desire to make a difference, we invite you to join our dedicated team of volunteers.

Key Responsibilities:
☑️ Conduct thorough and effective grant research
☑️ Compile and analyze information from various sources
☑️ Collaborate with the grants team to gather necessary data and insights
☑️ Assist in the development of persuasive and well-documented grant proposals. Maintain accurate records of grant opportunities.
☑️ Manage a detailed, prioritised calendar.

The volunteer will also have the opportunity to be mentored by our Grants Lead, gaining insights into the grant application process and non-profit funding strategies.

This is a long-term volunteer role, with the expectation to commit to between 7-14 hours/week of volunteer hours.

Working hours/days are flexible according to the availability of the volunteer. The role can be undertaken working from home or from our Pagewood office.

You can make a difference and help us to achieve our mission, bringing joy to young carers across Australia.

Click the link:
https://www.volunteer.com.au/volunteering/223770/grant-research-assistant-volunteer-role to apply.
Applications close April 10, 2025. ✨