Tag: poverty
Women broaden financial knowledge
INSURANCE, budgeting and transition to retirement were among the topics covered at six Financial Literacy for Women workshops held in Mount Gambier last week.
Over...
A better new year on Christmas wish list
WITH the festive season fast approaching, The Smith Family is calling on Australians to share their Christmas giving to ensure children in struggling families can look forward to a better new year[...]
Long-term educator leaves mark
"MY mother always said you should leave a place better than you found it - I hope that is what I will do," North...
Poverty awareness sizzling success
POVERTY AWARENESS: St Vincent De Paul's regional president John D'Souza (centre) with barbecue helpers Armando Cornolo and Alan Balshaw. Picture: CHARLOTTE VARCOE
DESPITE Crouch...
Poverty in the spotlight – Free event today
"POVERTY does exist in our community," St Vincent de Paul Society's John D'Souza said ahead of Anti-Poverty Week, which today.
Mount Gambier's Vinnies will host...
Life changing gifts sent in shoe boxes
LAST year, South East residents sent 906 shoe boxes filled with small gifts to children in third world countries.
For many of the young recipients,...