Introduction

 

Have you any idea what it would be like to be a child with no home of your own?  In Victoria over 20,000 children and young people living with family were considered homeless, in crisis or living in temporary housing.

 

Fortunately there is a program run by Wesley Mission in  Melbourne’s eastern suburbs called Resilient Kids that supports these children and young people.

 

Kirstie Marshall, State MP for Forest Hill and World Cup Champion aerial skier, is passionate about making a difference in the lives of homeless kids.  Kirstie supports this event and encourages others to participate to provide valuable support to this important organisation.

 

 

WALK and TALK4 Kids

WALK and TALK 4 Kids - Fun Walk October 28th 2007

 

“Spring into the first day of Daylight Savings”

 

The Walk and Talk 4 Kids has been organised by the Rotary Club of Boroondara in conjunction with parents and friends of Rangeview Primary School, Mitcham to promote and raise funds to enable Wesley Mission to continue to run the Resilient Kids Programs.

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Wesley Mission Melbourne -
Resilient Kids

 

Resilient Kids (the Eastern Region's Children's Resource Program) is a Wesley Mission Melbourne Service

 

The program addresses the specific needs of children experiencing homelessness and/or family violence. The program workers assist children, families and support workers through secondary consultation, information, resources and training for workers, research and promotion of best practice, advocacy and groups for children. See 'Cool Kids' opposite.

P  (03) 9879 5344

W  www.wesley.org.au

E   crp@wesley.org.au

 

 

                  

 

Proudly supported by:

The Rotary Club of Boroondara  

Kirstie Marshall – State MP for Forest Hill

Rangeview Primary School

Canterbury Surrey Hills Bendigo Bank,

Metropolitan Fire Brigade 

Mitcham Newsagency

Kew Eye Clinic

Vermont Secondary College

Leader Newspapers

Vermont South Bunnings Warehouse

 

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'Cool Kids'

Cool Kids is an activity-based program for primary school children who are experiencing homelessness with their parents. It gives them an outlet to express how they feel and to meet other kids in the same situation.

 

During a 9-week term the kids are engaged and supported while they deal with feelings of anger, worry, sadness, grief and loss.

 

The safe, informal environment creates a sense of belonging. The kids make friends and build resilience; their self-esteem increases and they perform better at school.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Updated: October 6th, 2007