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Issue 8, November 2008 |
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“Change your thoughts
and you change your world” -
Norman Vincent Peale
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Dear Supporter,
Welcome to the October/November Life Changing Newsletter.
It is exciting to announce the relocation of the Foundation to its new offices in Surry Hills. We had a small office opening party to celebrate the phase of growth that is now being written in the history of the Foundation.
Lyndal Blom has come on board as the National Program Manager and Romina (Romi) has joined the Foundation as my PA and office administrative support, after we bid farewell to Vanessa who left us to join another charity up in the Newcastle area. With the complete team now in place, the Foundation is ready to forge new paths towards national expansion. Our long awaited Butterfly Bus has also joined the crew which will make it easier for us to ensure our Little Sisters get to the monthly events on time.
The Sydney program is almost at full capacity (50 Big and Little Sisters) and meeting our new group has renewed our enthusiasm for the service we provide to the ‘at risk’ Little Sisters - there are so many who need the steady role model they will have in our Big Sister mentors.
The Melbourne program was launched in Werribee in the company of esteemed guests such as Mayor Kim McAliney and Brooke Hanson. We have also recruited our first group of Big and Little Sisters in the Wyndham City council area which marks the first step in the national expansion of the SISTER2sister Program.
We are very proud to report the achievements of our Little Sister graduates: one gained early entry into university, one graduated from high school and one received the NSW Mental Health Consumer of the Year Award for her contribution to raising awareness on the issues of self harm in teenagers. I attended the graduation and award ceremonies and it was humbling to realise the big part that the SISTER2sister Program played in contributing to their achievements.
SASSI has been busy creating gifts with the launch of a range of Butterfly-wear which were designed and printed by Rise Up Productions, the sponsor featured in our last newsletter. I know just what I want for Christmas!
Finally, I’d like to congratulate all our 2008 Little Sisters who are graduating in November from the 2008 SISTER2sister Program. You will have seen their achievements in the past newsletters despite their challenging experiences throughout the year. We are very proud of how far they have come. Well done!
In these demanding times, where we are increasingly cost conscious, I would like to thank you all in particular for your support and generosity.
Kind regards,
Jessica Brown
Founder/Chief Executive Officer
Life Changing Experiences Foundation
Life Changing Experiences has finally found its own office space for the team and is now located at 410 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills. All other contact details remain the same.
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Welcome Lyndal and Romi!
Lyndal Blom has been with the Foundation for four years, as a Big Sister and Team Leader. Given her commitment to the Foundation, it did not take long to convince her to join us as the National Program Manager.
Romina (Romi) joins Life Changing Experiences Foundation as Personal Assistant to the CEO, Jessica Brown.
Our Little Sisters’ vocal chords and endurance were tested at recent outings – a thrilling white water rafting adventure and an inspirational CD Recording session with singing sensation, Amy Pearson. Erina Clark, vocal instructor of Australian Idol fame, honed the girls’ singing abilities and inspired us all with a quote by Cyndi Lauper: “Reach beyond...strive for your higher purpose”.
Recent Butterfly Wins
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One Little Sister was successful in her application to be a 1st year apprentice chef
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One Little Sister graduated year 12 and is saving up to have her holidays without her parents help
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One Little Sister is completing her Business Administration course from home as she has just delivered her first child, a girl named Tahney
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One Little Sister was accepted for the nursing program and was one of 60 accepted out of the 280 applicants
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One Little Sister completed the City2Surf
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One Little Sister got merit points for completing all her assignments on time
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One Little Sister completed Naplan – the literacy and numeracy skills benchmark test for her age group and came out at the top end
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One Little Sister was in the top 7% of state results for Geography
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One Little Sister (a refugee) whose goal was to pass her subjects in English achieved her goal passing with 62%
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One Little Sister completed writing her song about her grandparents
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One Big Sister achieved a high distinction at her uni course
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One Big Sister won account manager of the year for Telstra
Our Congratulations to all our Sisters!
In this issue, Big Sister, Liz tells us why she was drawn to the Foundation and what her Big Sister journey has entailed.
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A Special Thank You!! MAJ Kelliegh Jackson, a single mum with two boys aged 8 and 9, completed the |
• 2008 Graduation Ceremony – 15 November 2008
• 2008 Sydney Sisters Reunion - Saturday 6 December – venue to be confirmed
For SISTER2sister 2009 Events, click here
For SASSI Events, click here
Robert Stein Wines
Robert Stein Wines is a boutique, family owned winery located in Mudgee. A full range of wines is on offer including whites, reds, sparkling and fortified wines. The Reserve Shiraz and Cabernet are their flagship wines but they also have some top class whites with Riesling and Semillon leading the way. Their main aim is to make wines that are unique and that show regional and varietal character.
Big Sister, Diala Barsoum’s work with Life Changing Experiences was featured on the AMP Foundation intranet.
Read on and be inspired to promote our Foundation where you work!
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