In 2017 the funds from the Show were used to support:
Variety – the Children’s Charity supports kids and families who are facing many challenges through sickness, disadvantage or living with disability. Their work allows kids to gain mobility, to get out and about in the community, to communicate, achieve independence and increase their self-esteem. They endeavour to ensure all kids can always join in, regardless of their circumstances. Variety empower children in WA who are sick, disadvantaged or living with disability to live, laugh and learn. |
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RDA Australia supports State and Associate Members to enable people living with disabilities or additional support needs to experience enjoyment, challenge and a sense of achievement through equestrian activities to improve their quality of life, attain personal goals and develop life skills.
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Support from the AFD purchased a refigerated cold water drink fountain in the outside area of the cycle school in Maylands. The installation of this water fountain reduced traffic in and out of the building for children to access water, this reducing air conditioning costs. Also provided an important source of water to keep children hydrated on warm days. In addition to the water fountain the AFD also purchased a large quantity of Constable Care cuddly dolls to go into comfort packs for displaced children. Every day children are displaced from the family home for many reasons - serious road accidents, domestic violence etc. and they are given a care pack with essentials to get them by. Toothbruch, tooth paste, PJs, a cuddly doll and a few other items.
The AFD is very proud to support this worth organisation. |
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Every 30 seconds, a person in Australia reaches out to Lifeline for help. Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. They exist so that no person in Australia has to face their darkest moments alone. |