Australia
State Offices
South Australia
State Office
14 Conyngham Street (PO Box 114)
GLENSIDE SA 5065
Telephone: +61 8 8338 1777
Fax: +61 8 8338 3024
Email: scasainfo@savethechildren.org.au
News
Plans are well and truly underway for the Save the Children Dare to Dream Gala Dinner to be held on Saturday May 9, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Adelaide. This black-tie event sees the culmination of Save the Children Week and will celebrate 90 years of Save the Children, while raising funds for our South Australian Programs. His Excellency Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce AC CSC RANR, Governor of South Australia, Patron of Save the Children & Mrs. Scarce are to attend along with 300 guests.
Download an invitation to the Save the Children Dare to Dream Gala Dinner [Adobe PDF, 323 Kb]
Tickets are available through the Save the Children’s South Australian Office on +61 8 8338 1777 or contact Rhys Leppard – Marketing & Events Coordinator, rhys.leppard@savethechildren.org.au
Friday April 3, 2009 saw Hackham West Primary School become the fifth Save the Children Global Peace School with a special ceremony celebrating the schools achievements. The 18 month process saw Hackham West integrate child rights across all facets of the curriculum and promotes the importance of peace-building among students, their families and the local community.
Our Mobile Play Scheme participated in Playgroup in the Park – organised by Centre Care – on Friday March 27, 2009. Over 150 children and parents visited our play bus with many interested in our programs and the work Save the Children does in South Australia, nationally and throughout the world. The children were entertained by the Amazing Drumming Monkeys.
The milliners of Studio Hats held an Easter Parade on Tuesday April 7, 2009 – with all proceeds benefitting Save the Children’s Mobile Playbus working in the affected bushfire areas of Victoria. Over 100 guests enjoyed a glass of champagne while parading their hats. Many thanks to all those involved in making the event such a success.
The Willunga Chamber Orchestra held its first concert for the year, with all proceeds going to Save the Children. $290 was raised and Jennie Hammet – Speaking Out Coordinator was given an opportunity to speak on the work of Save the Children. Many thanks to the Willunga Chamber Orchestra for their continued support. Meanwhile, a special happy 90th birthday to Pat – who has been volunteering at our Christies Beach Op Shop for 30 years. In this, our 90th Anniversary year, we at Save the Children wish Pat a very happy birthday.
Finally, congratulations to Karena Clarke – Save the Children Future Parents Program & Nutrition, Health & Wellbeing Project Officer who was nominated in the Young Achiever Awards 2009, for her involvement in Children’s Week 2008, of which she was a on the committee. Congratulations Karena.
Download the South Australia Summer 2009 Members & Supporters Newsletter [Adobe PDF, 880 Kb]
Staff
Éva Varga
- State Executive Officer
eva.varga@savethechildren.org.au
Nicole
Duncan - Admin / Receptionist
nicole.duncan@savethechildren.org.au
Kim
Jamieson - Finance Officer
kim.jamieson@savethechildren.org.au
Judy
Cheshire - Finance Assistant
judy.cheshire@savethechildren.org.au
Steve
Chinner - Retail Coordinator
steve.chinner@savethechildren.org.au
Vince
Candeloro - Retail Operations Assistant
vince.candeloro@savethechildren.org.au
Hermina Bolton – Retail Administrator
hermina.bolton@savethechildren.org.au
Rhys
Leppard - Marketing & Events Coordinator
rhys.leppard@savethechildren.org.au
Joan
O'Connor - Programs Manager (SA)/National Program Manager - Speaking Out
joan.oconnor@savethechildren.org.au
Judy Drechsler – SA Programs Coordinator
judy.drechsler@savethechildren.org.au
Ann Brech
- Programs Support Officer
ann.brech@savethechildren.org.au
Karena
Clarke - Coordinator – Nutrition, Health & Wellbeing Program / Project Officer – Future Parents Program
karena.clarke@savethechildren.org.au
Jennie
Hammet - Coordinator - Speaking Out
jennie.hammet@savethechildren.org.au
Lynn
Barber - Coordinator – Mobile Play Scheme / Project Officer – Future Parents Program
lynn.barber@savethechildren.org.au
Leanne
Seymour - Project Officer – Mobile Play Scheme
leanne.seymour@savethechildren.org.au
Nikki
Clifton - Project Officer – Mobile Play Scheme
nikki.clifton@savethechildren.org.au
Eugenia Saccardo - Project Officer – Mobile Play Scheme
eugenia.saccardo@savethechildren.org.au
Kerrie Harrison – Regional Manager – Ceduna
kerrie.harrison@savethechildren.org.au
How you can help
Donate
Make a donation towards our South Australian Programs by contacting the South Australian Office directly or donate towards one of our Australian or overseas programs.
Volunteering – Op Shops
In South Australia, we operate 16 Op Shops throughout the metropolitan and outer-metropolitan areas, from Elizabeth in the North, to Willunga and Victor Harbor in the South. All our stores are run entirely by a dedicated team of over 500 Volunteers.
If you are interested in Volunteering, please contact Steve Chinner - Retail Coordinator on +61 8 8338 1777 or email steve.chinner@savethechildren.org.au
Our Op Shops sell pre-loved clothing, books, bric-a-brac and household goods. Unfortunately we don't have the facilities to collect items, however, feel free to drop your items off to any of our stores during business hours. Please note, due to safety concerns, we do not sell electrical items and furniture.
- Blackwood - 253 Main Road, Blackwood. Ph: (08) 8370 2152
- Brighton - 465-475 Brighton Road, Brighton. Ph: (08) 8296 0377
- Choices Pre-loved Fashion Boutique - 89 Glen Osmond Road, Eastwood. Ph: (08) 8272 5999
- Christies Beach - 48 Beach Road, Christies Beach. Ph: (08) 8326 6377
- Daw Park - 566 Goodwood Road, Daw Park. Ph: (08) 8277 6233
- Elizabeth Shop – Shop 2a Elizabeth South Shopping Centre, Elizabeth. Ph: (08) 8287 6177
- Glenelg - 101-103 Partridge Street, Glenelg. Ph: (08) 8376 7833
- Glenside Op Shop & Book Shop - 14 Conyngham Street, Glenside. Ph: (08) 8338 1777
- Kilburn - 392 Prospect Road, Kilburn. Ph: (08) 8359 6377
- Mt. Barker – 10 Gawler Street, Mt. Barker. Ph: (08) 8398 4177
- St Agnes - 172 Smart Road, St Agnes. Ph: (08) 8263 7533
- St Morris - 445 Magill Road, St Morris. Ph: (08) 8331 2000
- Strathalbyn – 8 Rankine Street, Strathalbyn. Ph: (08) 8536 4377
- Victor Harbor – The Centre, Ocean Court - Ocean Street, Victor Harbor. Ph: (08) 8552 7833
- Willunga - 18 High Street, Willunga. Ph: (08) 8556 4763
Volunteers Newsletter March 2009 [Adobe PDF, 505 Kb]
Fundraising
One of the most active ways of raising funds for Save the Children is to hold fundraising events with your friends, school, workplace or local community. Successful events include:
- Morning teas
- Music concerts
- Quiz nights
- Sausage sizzles
- Movie nights
Badge Day
Our Annual Badge Day is held every May and in 2009 it will be held on Friday, May 22 in the Adelaide, North Adelaide & Burnside Councils. Our team of dedicated Volunteers rely upon the generosity of the public, who in turn receive a Save the Children sticker.
Funraiser Pins – Pin your hopes on children!
The “Fun-raiser” Pins are a popular fundraising project in schools, community organisations and offices. The pins (or badges as they are sometimes called) are purchased for $2.00 and then sold to students and the wider community for $2.50. From the sale of each pin, 50 cents is kept and the rest of the money is returned to Save the Children. By purchasing the pins, you will be helping disadvantaged children around the world.
If you are interested in helping out with the 2009 Badge Day, are interested in selling our "Fun-raising" pins or have any questions regarding fundraising or upcoming events, contact Rhys Leppard, Marketing & Events Coordinator on + 61 8 8338 1777 or email rhys.leppard@savethechildren.org.au
Download the Funraiser Badge Brochure [Adobe PDF, 261 Kb]
Download the Funraiser School Flyer [Adobe PDF, 313 Kb]
Download the Funraiser Community Order Form [Adobe PDF, 67 Kb]
Download the Funraiser School Order Form [Adobe PDF, 69 Kb]
Events
Listed below are a list of all our fundraising & Volunteer events for 2009.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Dept Day - Glenside Op Shop
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Stirling/Aldgate Branch
Morning Tea at Stangate House
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Garage Sale - Glenside Op Shop
9am - 2pm
Monday, May 4 - 8, 2009
Save the Children Week
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Save the Children Dare to Dream Gala Dinner
Hyatt Regency Adelaide
Friday, May 22, 2009
Save the Children Badge Day
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Garage Sale - Glenside Op Shop
9am - 2pm
Monday, July 6, 2009
Depot Day - Glenside Op Shop
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Save the Children Volunteer Day
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Garage Sale - Glenside Op Shop
9am - 2pm
Friday, September 4 - 12, 2009
Royal Adelaide Show
Monday, September 7, 2009
Depot Day - Glenside Op Shop
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Garage Sale - Glenside Op Shop
9am - 2pm
Monday, November 2, 2009
Depot Day - Glenside Op Shop
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Garage Sale - Glenside Op Shop
9am - 2pm
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Volunteer Christmas Party
Alzheimer's Association 3pm - 5pm
Speaking Out
Save the Children offers a speaker service - Speaking Out - for schools and community groups. Our trained speakers are available to bring to life the issues and real-life stories of our changing world. The presenters are practical, fun and interesting and tie in with the school curriculum. For further information, please contact Jennie Hammet, Speaking Out Project Officer on +61 8 8338 177 or jennie.hammet@savethechildren.org.au
Visit the Speaking Out Resource Page
Membership - $11 year
As a dedicated member you can show an ongoing commitment to Save the Children's work and have the opportunity to help shape the future direction of the organization. Your annual fee of $11 will help to cover our administrative costs and the costs involved in keeping you informed and up-to-date with the work of Save the Children.
Charity Connections
Charity Connections sell Christmas Cards on behalf of many charities and offers great gifts and everyday cards so there’s sure to be something for everyone. All proceeds are returned to the charities, so as well as getting great cards for your friends and family you can help make Save the Children programs happen. Charity Connections is located at Shop 7B, Southern Cross Arcade, 52-62 King William Street, Adelaide, or visit their website.