Vinnies Winter Appeal

Friday, August 08

Can they get there? Yes, they can

Collecting more than 1000 cans and non-perishable food items was a case of child's play for a school in Millicent.

Unprecedented calls for help

Rising costs of living, a skyrocketing real estate market, coupled with the impact of domestic violence, are all contributing to an unprecedented number of calls from people asking for help from the St Vincent de Paul Society.

Izabella River and Quisha Branajaya pictured on Beanie Day.

Winter warmer

While it wasn’t exactly part of their school uniform, students at Mercedes College were happy to put on a beanie recently to support those in need in the community.

PJ day for a good cause

Student leaders at Stella Maris Primary School decided to plan a pyjama day to raise funds for the Vinnies Winter Appeal.

Students sleeping for a cause

Students from two Catholic colleges braved the cold conditions and slept under cardboard shelters to raise awareness of homelessness this month.