We would like to thank all those in the OLMC Community who supported the High Tea in Heidelberg on Sunday 31 August and the Raffle for McAuley for Women and Children.
The response was amazing and we raised close to $7,000 overall.
Congratulations to the winners:
1st Prize: Angela Di Pasquale - Wytonia Beachfront Accommodation
2nd Prize: Maureen Powell - Little Black Pig Restaurant $200 voucher
3rd Prize: Menira Yaghmour - Kip & Co Bedding Hamper
4th Prize: Marina Giatrakos - Natio Cosmetic Pack
5th Prize: Maureen Powell - Heidi Museum Twin Pass
6th Prize: Karen Sharp - Nuvolo Marble Board Cake Stand
7th Prize: Brigitte Callery - Miles Hamper
8th Prize: Marina Giatrakos - Miles Hamper
The High Tea in Heidelberg is held to support the work of McAuley for Women and Children (McAuley). For over 35 years McAuley has helped women, children and young people who have faced family violence and homelessness take control of their lives and build a brighter future. Felicity Pringle and Diana Connell from McAuley were our guest speakers and they shared stories and insights about McAuley and the vital work they perform. They spoke about the new approach that McAuley is currently trialing - a program called Safe@Home.
Safe@Home is a program that will allow more women and children to remain safely in their homes, by working with the whole of the household to address the violence, thereby reducing the likelihood of homelessness. The trial will ensure the whole household – including the person using violence – is supported to address their needs. It is a model that will lead to systemic change that has been co-designed by victim-survivors and frontline workers.
An event like this cannot happen without support from a team of people. We extend our thanks to the many helpers, volunteers and supporters who helped bring it all together. Special thanks to the large team of student helpers who helped with the prep and service on the day and ensured that no tea cup was left empty. Thanks also to the volunteers who worked tirelessly on Sunday morning to prepare the food and assist with the serving in the afternoon.
The College was supported in its efforts by some very generous sponsors and donations. We thank the Wilson Family, Natio, Kip & Co and Miles Real Estate who all supported the raffle.
Marie Jenkins
Community Development Coordinator
