Newsletter No:4 - Sept 2016

Inclusive Kids is off to Cairns

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Contents• Inclusive Kids is off to Cairns

• Message from our Funds Manager

• Recipient Spotlight

• Donation Box Locations

• What is Inclusive Kids?

With a vibrant population of over 160,000 and a thriving tourism industry it’s hard to believe that just a few kilometres away from the bright lights of the Cairns Esplanade, plenty of ordinary families are doing it tough. In the words taken from a 2015 article by Cairns Post columnist, Chris Ellis, ‘Poverty is alive and well here in Paradise.’ With possibly over 12 % of Cairns families earning under $400 per week we think that this is almost an understatement!

As a response, Inclusive Kids has made the decision to expand our campaign, beyond the historic boundaries of the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay regions, to the far north of our state. To this end we have just completed a partnership agreement with our IFYS North Queensland Foster Care team to start raising funds for their Cairns community.

What this means is that any cash donations placed in our Cairns coin boxes will go back, 100 %, to the Cairns community in the same way as they do in the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay regions.

Our Funds Manager, Clint Lovell, states that he is excited about taking the popular fundraiser to the far north. ‘We are very fortunate that our Cairns foster care team were willing to put their hands up to both distribute and collect our coin boxes for us. I hope the community will dig deep to make this exciting move worthwhile for them.’

Clint encourages those in the far north to visit the Inclusive Kids website at www.inclusivekids.com.au over the next few weeks to find out more about this beneficial extension into their region.

Inclusive Kids has raised and returned

over $400,000to the Sunshine

Coast and Moreton Communities

inclusivekids.com.au

Now Supporting the Cairns District

Message from our Funds Manager

‘We are responsible for the world in which we find ourselves, if only because we are the only sentient force which can change it.’

James Arthur Baldwin, African-American novelist, essayist, playwright, poet and social critic.

It has now been seven years since Inclusive Kids changed from being just a good idea mooted by our parent company, IFYS Ltd, to the reality it is today. Since Letitia Kleehammer, our very first Funds Manager, brimming with enthusiasm and the back seat of her car full of coin boxes, headed out on her initial expedition into the Sunshine Coast community, we have raised over $400,000, mainly through members of the community such as yourselves, dropping coins and small notes into our boxes. Since 2009, families, young people and children have benefited from your generosity and we thank you for stepping up on behalf of those in need. Drawing on the inspiration of James Baldwin, it seems that so many of our community members have taken on the adage that only we can be responsible for the world in which we find ourselves.

While I recognise that it’s important to celebrate our successes in order to maintain our motivation, it’s also important for us to keep from getting too comfortable. Well known author, Jamie Holmes, suggests in his book Nonsense: The Power of Not Knowing, that we should look at any success we

encounter in the same way we would look at failure. This year, at Inclusive Kids, I am questioning what we could have done better, what new things we can try and exploring what hasn’t been done before.

What I am asking YOU to do, as we approach 2017, is to keep looking out for our coin boxes on shop counters and to continue putting your change and even some notes into the tiny slot. As you know, EVERYTHING you donate is given back to needy families in our community. We are one of the very few funds that don’t skim administration fees off the top of donations received. Let’s see if together we can make 2016 / 2017 the best year yet.

Clint Lovell

Funds Manager

A big thank you from PeytonMy name is Peyton, here is a picture of me using my iPad and app that helps me communicate with others, as I have verbal dyspraxia and my speech is very delayed.

I just wanted to say thank you so much to everyone at Inclusive Kids for the money for a iPad, and the money to get the Proloquo2Go, the symbol based app, that has helped me to be able to communicate better with my family, friends, kindy teachers and my speech therapist.

My parents really appreciated your generosity and love that they can communicate with me better.

Thank you again From Peyton x

A Spotlight on one of our Recipients

Testimonials from successful applicants... It has helped by making it possible to buy an IPAD for my daughter’s therapy and learning, it was something I could not afford without your help. Thank You - Kylee from Mount Coolum

We are truly grateful for the help and support given to us through the Inclusive Kids Grants, thank you so very much - Vanessa from Tewantin

Just a little note to say a BIG thank you, for including the needs of Currimundi families in your grant allocations. We are so excited to be able to kick off our programme and get down to business of supporting families in a practical way through Curra Special Care. Thanks for the great work you do in helping the disadvantage – Chappi Di and Currimundi Families and Friends

This grant has enabled us to support 30 pre-teens who are struggling with mental health issues, their testimonials are listed below:

• It helped me understand myself – Ryken

• I learnt a lot about my personality, the best part was I made heaps of new friends – Zak

• The after school program showed me what cool teachers/mentors can be like, it also helped me to get to know myself better, it was also really cool meeting new people – Rhianna

• I learnt how setting goals is important, I feel confident in setting my goals and getting stuff done – Liam

• The after school program helped me because I Know what I want to do with the rest of my life and what I want to achieve and what I should set as goals and dreams – Hannah

• The Youth Excel after school program has helped me to find out more about myself through personality tests and it helped me to get more organised and set goals for the future – Lizzi

• This group helped me know my personality and how to get along better with my little brother – Sarah

• I was super unorganised, and I learnt how to use my afternoons better after school – Jake

• The after school program helped me learn about goals and how you really need to have them, and how you have to be organised for studying and stuff, and that we need to not fight with our siblings and try to work it out together when we disagree – Violet

Michelle Mitchell – Youth Excel

Donation Box LocationsHelp support Inclusive Kids by supporting these businesses

Yandina, Eumundi, Cooroy and Pomona

IGA Butcher - Yandina Nutworks Cafe - YandinaJeffers Market - YandinaCafé Gingers - YandinaYandina Hotel Papa Costa’s Pizza – EumundiJoe’s Waterhole Hotel – Eumundi Joe’s Waterhole Bottle Shop - EumundiThe Eumundi Bakehouse The Great Taste of India - Eumundi Pomona NewsGitsham Prime Foods - PomonaPomona HotelRichie’s Bakery - CooroyThe Mulberry Café - CooroyCooroy Hotel

Sunshine Beach, Noosaville and Noosa

Laguna Bakery - Sunshine BeachFriendly Grocer NoosavilleSunshine Kebabs in Noosa Civic Centre - NoosavilleJi Sushi in Noosa Civic Centre - NoosavilleNoosa Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - Noosaville Sushi Monster - NoosavilleRaw Energy - NoosavilleTUK TUK Thai Restaurant - NoosavilleOrganika - NoosavilleNisa Thai - Noosaville727 Convenience Store - Noosa HeadsNitrogenie - Noosa HeadsXO Cellars - Noosa Fair Prince’s SUPA IGA - Noosa JunctionLa Miche Patisserie - Noosa JunctionNoosa Junction News

Peregian Springs, Peregian Beach & Coolum Beach

Essential Grain - Peregian SpringsPeregian Beach Hotel Friendly Grocer - Peregian Beach Siam Spicy Thai - Peregian BeachPeregian Beach NewsagencyKelly’s of Peregian BeachCrust Bakery & Patisserie - Coolum BeachCoolum Beach Bowls ClubMa Boulange Café & Patisserie - Coolum BeachFreddy Fuddpukka’s Café - Coolum BeachCharcoal Chicken - Coolum BeachRainbow Noodle & Sushi - Coolum BeachCoolum Beach HotelSalty Dog Cellars - Coolum BeachCoolum Beach Cellars

Marcoola, Mt Coolum and Pacific Paradise

The Organic Apple - MarcoolaIGA - Mt Coolum The Mount Fresh Seafood & Takeaway - Mt CoolumMt Coolum Hot Bread North Shore Cellars - Pacific ParadisePacific Paradise Cellars

Bli Bli and Maroochy Waters

SUPA IGA - Bli Bli Thai Point Restaurant - Bli BliIGA X-press - Maroochy WatersMaroochy Waters Take AwayMaroochy Waters Pharmacy

Maroochydore and Cotton Tree

Eats on Wises - MaroochydoreIFYS Ltd – MaroochydoreUrban Deli Café - MaroochydoreMatilda Blue Petrol Station – MaroochydoreSugar Rd Express Café – MaroochydoreBon Bon Cupcakes & Café – MaroochydoreJeffers Market Café – MaroochydoreThe Nines Emporium – MaroochydoreBuderim Coffee Café - MaroochydoreGreenout Healthy Café – MaroochydoreMaroochy Day and Night Pharmacy - MaroochydoreMama & Papa’s Pizzeria – MaroochydoreEmjays Coffee – MaroochydoreThe Deli Co. - MaroochydoreCotton Tree Seafoods Cotton Tree NewsFoodWorks - Cotton Tree Crust Bakery & Patisserie - Cotton TreeRaw Energy - Cotton Tree

Buderim, Mountain Creek, Sippy Downs & Kunda Park

Swiss Bakery - North BuderimIGA North BuderimFriendly Grocer - North BuderimFoodWorks - BuderimLe Top Thai Noodle Place - BuderimWalker’s Gourmet Meat & Chicken - BuderimBread on Buderim Luke’s SUPA IGA - BuderimArt Nuvo - BuderimIGA BuderimWirreanda News - BuderimFriendly Grocer - Buderim MeadowsMountain Creek Seafood Siena Catholic College - Sippy DownsChicken Salt Café - Chancellor ParkCrust Bakery – Kunda ParkKunda Park Snack BarTamp and Tailor Espresso Bar – Kunda ParkHop Food Stop Café – Kunda Park

Forest Glen and Tanawha

Crunch at Forest GlenForest Glen Newsagency 98 Fish - Forest GlenLimes Takeaway – Forest GlenMatilda Petrol Station – Tanawha

Alexandra Headlands & Mooloolaba

Alex Beach Corner Store - Alexandra HeadlandsRay Jays Fish & Chips – MooloolabaBeach Bakery – Mooloolaba

Gelatissimo - MooloolabaThe Coffee Club – MooloolabaBeachside Bakery and Sandwich Bar - MooloolabaSpice Grill - MooloolabaGourmet Destinations Coffee Shop - MooloolabaAll About Salmon - MooloolabaThe Yacht Club - MooloolabaRoberto’s Wharfside Café – Mooloolaba

Minyama. Buddina & Wurtulla

Crust Bakery & Patisserie - MinyamaFoodWorks - MinyamaPorkie’s Diner - MinyamaPortside Restaurant - BuddinaExotic Curry Hut - BuddinaLi’s Noodle - BuddinaFoodyz Bakehouse - Brightwater B-Fresh - WaranaKawana Bowls ClubFriendly Grocer - WurtullaWurtulla Newsagency Sunrise Kebabs - WurtullaCrust Bakery & Patisserie - WurtullaKawana Forest Food Store

Curriumundi, Aroona, Dicky Beach, Moffat Beach & Shelly Beach

Currimundi NewsPacific Haven Bakery - CurrimundiFoodWorks – CurrimundiFish and Curry House - AroonaDicky Beach NewsagencyRose’s Bakery - Dicky BeachGiggling Goat Emporium – Dicky BeachClancy’s Beachside Takeaway – Dicky BeachThe Fish Bowl - Moffat BeachShelly Beach Corner Store

Kings Beach, Caloundra, Golden Beach, Pelican Waters, Caloundra West & Little Mountain

Kings Beach Convenience Store The Happy Hungry Hippo - Kings BeachJow Noodles – CaloundraVillage Bakehouse - CaloundraLuke’s SUPA IGA - Caloundra Star Discount Chemist - CaloundraMango Deli - CaloundraCafé 21 - CaloundraCaloundra Newsagency Thai Diamond - CaloundraWung Nam Thai Water Palace - CaloundraBeachview Seafoods - Bulcock BeachBounce Smoothie and Ice Cream Bar - Bulcock BeachGroceries Fruit & Veg – Golden BeachGolden Beach Newsagency Kebab Depot – Golden BeachPelican Waters NewsagencyIGA Bellvista – Caloundra West Bellvista Tavern – Caloundra WestPie Vista Bakery Café – Caloundra WestTuck in Takeaways - Little Mountain

Beerwah, Landsborough, Maleny, Palmwoods & Glass House Mountains

Beerwah BakeryBrilin Noodle - BeerwahKebab Haven - Beerwah

IGA - LandsboroughMaleny Hot Bread Maleny HarvestMaleny Chemmart Colin James Fine Foods - MalenyMilk & Honey Café - PalmwoodsThe Cocoa Tree Café - PalmwoodsPalmwoods Takeaway

Woombye and Nambour

Woombye Seafood & Takeaway Woombye NewsagencyWoombye Rural Supplies IGA – WoombyeBig Pineapple Café - WoombyeSugar & Spice Bakery - Nambour HeightsSmiling Hamburger – NambourThai Canteen – NambourCoffee & Co – NambourHoward Street Markets - NambourSwiss Bakery - NambourCivic Video – Nambour

Narangba, Burpengary and Morayfield

Puma Energy Minimarket and Coffee Shop - NarangbaIGA NarangbaNarangba Newsagency Narangba Valley News Codmother Seafood & Takeaway - NarangbaValley Coffee - NarangbaIGA X-Press - BurpengaryFish Depot - BurpengaryShaun’s Tavern - BurpengaryFish & Chips BurpengaryThe Coffee Club – Morayfield Bread Elements MorayfieldBombay Bliss - Morayfield IGA X-press Excelsior Park - MorayfieldSunflower Bakery & Takeaway - MorayfieldMaster Noodle – Morayfield

Deception Bay, Rothwell, Redcliffe, Scarborough & Woody Point

Bailey Road Hot Bread - Deception BayNews Xpress - Deception BayFabb Kebab - Deception BaySPAR - Deception BayAl’s Charcoal Chicken - RothwellDeception Bay Bakery - RothwellFarmer Pats Farmers Markets - RothwellMatilda - RedcliffeOver There Café - RedcliffeScarborough Farmers MarketValori Espresso Lounge and Gallery – ScarboroughFriendly Grocery - ScarboroughBay Boats Take Away- ScarboroughMoreton Bay Boat Club - ScarboroughMidway News - RedcliffeShields St Café – RedcliffeHog’s Breath Café – RedcliffeRedcliffe Day and Night PharmacyMichele’s Honey Pot - RedcliffeThe Italian Emporium - RedcliffeThe Belvedere Hotel - Woody PointSwami’s Restaurant – Woody Point

Bongaree, Woorim, Ningi, Banksia Beach & Sandstone Point

IGA - BongareeBongaree NewsBongaree Hot Bread Village Deli - BongareeNat’s Shack on the Beach - WoorimSurfside News - WoorimIGA - Woorim BeachAussie Meats & Seafood - WoorimThe Coffee Club - BongareeMy Noodle Bar - BongareeCafé Bella - BongareeShinsen Sushi – BongareeNingi FoodWorks - NingiTobacco Station - NingiCoffee Coffee Coffee - Bongaree Banksia Beach Newsagency - Banksia BeachBribie Island Bakehouse - Banksia BeachSandstone Point Bake HouseIGA – Sandstone Point

Caboolture and Caboolture South

SPAR Morayfield Rd. - CabooltureThe Lucky Charm News - Caboolture SouthCaboolture South Take & BakeSPAR McKean St - Caboolture

Whitey’s Seafood - Caboolture Wok Me - CabooltureCafé Da Cruize - Caboolture Caboolture Golf Club Kings Circle Newsagency - CabooltureSPAR King St. - CabooltureMai Hot Bread - Caboolture

Everton Hills. Albany Creek, Brendale, Strathpine, Lawnton & Kallangur

Go Venience - GrovelyEverton Hills PharmacyEverton Hills SeafoodOpen Book Café – Everton HillsAlbany Creek BakehouseWawa Sushi – Albany CreekNibble Gobble Munch - BrendaleThe Coffee Club – Strathpine Yumm Kebab – StrathpineSPAR - LawntonLawnton Country Markets Fruit ShopLawnton Country Markets BakeryYouth Excel Organisation - KallangurLillybrook Meats – KallangurUnited Discount Chemists Lillybrook - KallangurHot Cakes Café - Kallangur Kallangur Pharmacy FairDiamonds Tavern - Kallangur

Inclusive Kids is proudly supported by

What is Inclusive Kids?

The Inclusive Kids Community Fund aims to assist disadvantaged children by providing small grants to assist with their day to day care or to purchase items that will create better inclusion in community life for these children. This Grants Fund is open to individuals aged 0–18 years, who live in one of the various areas in which the Grants Fund operates. We believe the grants we make are an investment, not only in the future of the individual, but in the future of their communities as a whole.

IFYS sees that the Inclusive Kids Community Fund complements the giving nature of our employee-driven contributions and our community fundraising initiatives. The Inclusive Kids Community Fund was established to support high quality, viable community care for individuals across the various communities in which it operates.

The Inclusive Kids Community Grants Fund is an important initiative of Integrated Family and Youth Service (IFYS Ltd), a non-government, community based organisation that, in its various manifestations, has operated across Queensland for over 30 years, providing a range of specialist support and intervention programs for children, young people and families.

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