Buderim Foundation Helps with Back to School Expenses - 27 January, 2010

The Buderim Foundation has, for the sixth consecutive year, provided Back to School vouchers to local schools and charities.

The 150 $50 vouchers will be distributed by the schools and charities to families requiring assistance with their children’s back-to-school expenses. The vouchers can be spent at Target stores.

The vouchers, valued at $7,500, are provided to the Buderim Foundation by the Australia-wide Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR), which operates the Back to School Program.

Buderim Foundation Director Dr Sarah Bird said: “The directors of the Buderim Foundation are pleased that the strong relationship with FRRR has resulted in Back to School vouchers for Buderim families. And we enjoy working with Buderim organisations to get the vouchers out there.

 “We have provided vouchers to several schools, as well as half a dozen community organisations including St Vincent de Paul, SunnyKids, Community Solutions and the Cindy Mackenzie Breast Cancer Foundation.

“Working through these organisations ensures that the families and children in the greatest need obtain the most benefit from the program, whilst maintaining privacy for all involved.

“The feedback we’ve received is that families are surprised and delighted by the vouchers... it’s definitely a win/win/win situation.”

The 2010 Back to School Program is an initiative of the FRRR and the Sidney Myer Fund and supported by The Sidney Myer Fund, VISY, The Jack Brockhoff Foundation, The Ledger Charitable Trust, The Edward Wilson Trust, The Wyatt Benevolent Institution, The Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation and Target.

More information on the Buderim Foundation can be obtained by contacting a Board member on info@buderimfoundation.org.au or writing to the Buderim Foundation, PO Box 1408, Buderim, Queensland 4556.