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Executive Director's Message
Travers McLeod
Executive Director
It’s been a busy few months here at BSL. We welcomed May’s Federal Budget as a strategic shift towards improving the lives of those experiencing poverty and disadvantage.
Poverty was on the political agenda and a focus of public discussion in a way it hasn’t been for some time, and BSL was a sought-after voice in a range of media appearances.
I hope you find much to interest you in this edition and thank you once again for reading our stories of people building better lives together.
PS – If you’re in Victoria, don’t miss the opportunity to come and visit the BSL expo at Victorian Parliament House this week – it’s open from 9am-5pm this Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, showcasing all the great work of BSL programs, services, research and policy. This is also the first week Parliament House has been open to the public since COVID restrictions began.
Warm Regards,
You can help children build a solid foundation for a successful life!
A good education is fundamental for a solid foundation in life. But right now, it’s getting harder and harder for children to get a fair go at school.
The cost of living is pushing more families into poverty. It means they’re not always able to meet the basic costs of their children’s schooling, let alone pay for extra help if their child needs it.
BSL’s in-school programs are for children who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging with school. They support the young people and their families to re-engage them in full-time mainstream education or enter an alternative learning pathway.
With a gift to BSL you’re helping us continue to provide this support. Together we can ensure children have a fair chance to build a solid foundation for their future and overcome any barriers that stand in their way.
Tackling poverty in the early years
Following our Executive Director Trav McLeod’s attendance at the Federal Government’s Early Years Summit in February, Trav recently hosted a BSL Talks on Tackling Poverty in the Early Years. Read more >
Pathways to youth employment
BSL has decades of experience in supporting young people facing barriers that affect their ability to transition from school to work. Read more >
Tucker Oration 2023 – ‘Faith and Justice
in a Secular Age’
On Wednesday 24 May, over 150 people came together to celebrate the work and vision of the Brotherhood of St. Laurence’s (BSL) founder, Father Gerard Tucker. Read more >
Volunteers are Change Makers!
National Volunteer Week is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteers. Read more >
The voice of different generations
This year’s National Reconciliation Week’s theme, ‘Be a Voice for Generations’ is a call to action for everyone to be a voice for reconciliation. Read more >
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Get in touch with us
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Telephone: (03) 9483 1301
Email: bbl@bsl.org.au
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