Stand with us and provide a
Kick-Start for Queensland Kids
Going back to school is hard. But for the 1 in 6 children in Queensland living in poverty¹, it is nearly impossible.
With cost-of-living pressures growing, parents are struggling to afford the basic education needs like stationery, reading books, uniforms, and shoes—making it harder to give their children the education they deserve.
Without the support and resources to start the school year, children across our state will struggle to keep up in the classroom and are more likely to fall behind.
But you can change this.
We urgently need to raise $212,000 to support 940 Queensland children to ensure they have the essentials they need to make the most of their education this school year.
Because no child should be left behind.
Together, we can show these children and their families we've got their back in these tough times.
Donate now to give children the start they deserve—a real chance to learn, grow, and build a brighter, happier future.
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The Problem
Right now, 940 school children on our waiting list urgently need support for essential education supplies.
This school year, there is unprecedented demand for financial support for school supplies as more and more families feel the impact of the cost-of-living crisis.
We urgently need to raise vital funds to help disadvantaged Queensland children learn and reach their potential.
How you can help
YOU can provide a Kick-Start for Queensland Kids to support their education and set them up for a brighter future.
You can provide them with stationery, reading books, uniforms and shoes, to keep up in the classroom and fit in at school.
We urgently need to raise $212,000 to support the 940 children on our waiting list.
The cost-of-living crisis is increasing demand for financial support for school essentials.
YOU can provide stationery, books, technology, uniforms and shoes for Queensland children in need.
Kick-Start the school year for a child like Elijah*
Ten-year-old Elijah is excited to start year 5 this term. But back-to-school is a stressful time for his mum, Bernadette*.
Raising four children alone through the cost-of-living crisis, Bernadette is struggling to make ends meet.
Despite trying her hardest, she can’t provide the essentials Elijah* and his siblings need for school.
“I’m constantly worrying I won’t be able to keep up with bills, or that we might lose our accommodation.
I just want my children to feel equal and valued at school, and to have the right equipment and supplies.”
Thanks to our generous donors and hard-working volunteer members, Elijah will be able to start the school year with a new uniform, all the necessary stationery, and a new pair of shoes.
Donate now to ensure no child in Queensland is left behind this school year
¹ https://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament
* Many people coming to Vinnies QLD have never had to ask for help before and can feel embarrassed that they need to. That's why we change people's name and details - to protect their identity and uphold their dignity.
*Funds raised through the St Vincent de Paul Society QLD (Vinnies QLD) Kick-Start for Queensland Kids Appeal will be used to fund our Children's Education Fund program including supporting families struggling with essential education and schooling expenses such as uniforms, shoes, books, reading materials, technology, and other vital educational experiences for learning and development.
A big thank you to our Supporters
The real heroes who are kindly helping us achieve our goal
Anonymous
$106
Brenda Mallory
$106
Georgie Menzies
$46
Andrew Chelmers
$14
Kasey Syverson
$1
Mt
$2
Amanda Smith
$4
Josh Michael
$3
Luke P Edwards
$2
Mark Bluston
$2
Kasey Syverson
$2
Kasey Syverson
$2
Anonymous
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Kasey Syverson
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