100 ways to care for our community
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CATCHING FREE-FALLING YOUTH
Operation Hope camps for disadvantaged and at-risk youth provide a mix of unforgettable adrenalin rushesand heart-warming success stories. Confidence building activities at Mangrove Mountain and Vision Valley, both set in NSW bush land, include the dual giant swing on which riders free-fall into a saddle 12 metres up in theair, a flying fox, a nerve-testing rope-walking course,a 10 metre abseil, canoeing and archery. And while their activities fly sky high, the Operation Hope values are firmly grounded. They say ‘I believe in you, I trust you,I know you can handle it, you are listened to, you are cared for, you are important’.
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24 HR CARE FOR SOPHIE DELEZIO
Everyone in Sydney knows four year old Sophie’s heartbreaking story, but few would have an insight into the stress and fatigue of her shattered parents as they fought to give her specialist care 24 hours a day, while holding down jobs and looking after her little brother. That’s until a team of Wesley nurses from Noakes Nursing Service stepped in to provide around the clock medical care, getting up six times a night to Sophie, overseeing her diet, washing, cooking, ironing, changing dressings, and helping Sophie with physiotherapy as she recovers from her horrific burns, adjusts tolife and learns to walk again.
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OPENING DOORS FOR STREET KIDS
Newcastle’s young people now have a safeand supportive place to hang out. The Kagecentre, run by Wesley’s Newcastle Youth Service, opened its doors in April, providing stimulating interactive social and educational facilities (including an internet café, pool table, DVDs and stereo) to keep kids off the streets.
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PARTNERING WITH BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS
Homes for Hope has grown to be not only an outstanding fundraising initiative, ($2.5M so far)but also an excellent marketing and promotional vehicle for our corporate partners that support it, including WSFM 101.7, Boral, Wincrest Homes, Delfin Lend Lease and Sydney Water.
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GIVING ABUSED KIDS A VOICE
Stretching Your Wings is a ground breaking Hills Family Centre program that encourages abused children to speak out about their experiences.
