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The Officeworks Make a Difference Appeal held during the month of June was an opportunity for us to meet OW staff and managers from across 13 stores and to work alongside OW team members at our toy workshop. We made new friends and re-connected with old friends we met during the previous OWMAD Appeal in 2022.

We had the chance to answer questions about young carers and why we make our Joy Boxes, and to thank the teams personally for their continued support and encouragement.

The one thing that stood out the most to us time and time again was the effort and commitment staff members made to reach out to their customers in support of CaringKids and young carers, to host their own events to raise funds and to join us in recognising children with caring responsibilities.

The Make a Difference Appeal is something special to be part of, with the support of staff and hundreds of customers we can make sure young carers feel seen, supported and recognised.

Thank you Officeworks for choosing to support CaringKids again this year – and for making a difference to the lives of young carers.

Watch this space… more news to come …✨

🌟 DAY 29 of the @Officeworks Make a Difference Appeal!

CaringKids is thrilled to be 1 of 15 charities across Australia chosen by Officeworks staff to be part of the Appeal this year!

Aiyla dropped in to visit Wetherill Park store with her family. Thank you Aiyla for being an incredible young carer and sharing the joy of receiving a Joy Box with us. Aiyla’s photo has been displayed within all 13 stores – it has brought joy to so many and also raised awareness of children caring for their siblings or parents.

There are 2-3 young carers in every classroom and they need our recognition and support.

You can donate to support CaringKids at the following stores:

Auburn
Bathurst
Blacktown
Castle Hill
Dubbo
Eastern Creek
Mulgrave
Northmead
Old Guildford
Orange
Penrith
Wentworthville, and
Wetherill Park

Funds raised will fill up Joy Boxes for young carers with toys, games, school stationery and sports equipment! 1 days to go!!
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🌟 DAY 8 of the Officeworks Make a Difference Appeal!

Step into any Officeworks store this June and round up your purchase to support 1 of 15 charities making a difference.

CaringKids volunteer Scout met the Officeworks Dubbo staff to share the impact Officeworks staff and customers will have this year via the Appeal.

Thank you to the Dubbo Officeworks team for welcoming Scout to the store.

For the month of June, @officeworks customers can donate to support CaringKids at the following stores:

Auburn
Bathurst
Blacktown
Castle Hill
Dubbo
Eastern Creek
Mulgrave
Northmead
Old Guildford
Orange
Penrith
Wentworthville, and
Wetherill Park

Funds raised will fill up Joy Boxes for young carers with toys, games, school stationery and sports equipment 🏀 🧩 🧸 ✨

📣 Carlee and Riley are two amazing young carers who have created this video to help spread joy to more young carers! They care for their brother who has complex ongoing medical needs and they also take the time to spread the word and raise awareness of young carers.

It’s nearing that time of the year again where your end of financial year tax-deductible donation can help us support the 235,000 young carers providing care for a family member living with a disability or chronic illness in Australia.

We pack Joy Boxes full of fun, play and childhood experiences for young carers with toys, school stationery, books and sports equipment included.

Click the link: https://caringkids.org.au/donations/donate/

to donate a Joy Box or a toy to a young carer, and help spread the joy to children and families who provide care for a loved one.

All donations over $2 are tax-deductible. CaringKids is a registered charity.

Carlee and Riley, thank you for helping us to spread the joy and for the support you give to kids with caring responsibilities ✨

🌟 DAY 1 TODAY of the Officeworks Make a Difference Appeal!

Step into any Officeworks store in June and round up your purchase to support 1 of 15 charities making a difference.

For the month of June Officeworks customers can donate to support CaringKids at the following stores:

Auburn
Bathurst
Blacktown
Castle Hill
Dubbo
Eastern Creek
Mulgrave
Northmead
Old Guildford
Orange
Penrith
Wentworthville, and
Wetherill Park

Funds raised will fill up Joy Boxes with toys, games and school stationery for young carers across Australia ✨

https://www.officeworks.com.au/campaigns/make-a-difference-appeal

#MAD2024 #officeworks #spreadthejoy

Officeworks staff have nominated and chosen to support CaringKids as part of their annual ‘Make a Difference’ Appeal this June!

Officeworks staff will be raising funds together with their customers bringing joy to young carers.

We know life’s not easy for young carers, they put caring ahead of school, study and play.

Our Joy Boxes, packed with toys, games and books stimulate young minds and also encourage what we call play therapy – creative and stimulating activities that help young carers to make sense of their world and have some much-needed relief from adult responsibilities.

We believes every child deserves to enjoy the fun and carefree moments that are associated with childhood and we aim to bring a little joy to the lives of young carers with our personalised Joy Boxes 📦

For the month of June, @officeworks customers in
Auburn
Bathurst
Blacktown
Castle Hill
Dubbo
Eastern Creek
Mulgrave
Northmead
Old Guildford
Orange
Penrith
Wentworthville, and
Wetherill Park

will be encouraged to round up the cost of their Officeworks purchase to the nearest dollar at the check-out in store or online in support of CaringKids!

The Make a Difference Appeal is held as part of Officeworks’ People & Planet Positive Plan commitments to make a positive difference in the communities it operates. Last year’s Appeal raised more than $950,000 for 15 charities across Australia.

Thank you to all the Officeworks stores and the national Space Planning and Merchandise Support Team for choosing to raise funds to bring joy to young carers this June ✨