Students at Kildare College have shown true justice and compassion, and have made a difference in the lives of many women in Adelaide who are fleeing domestic violence. Students gathered items donated by the community to pack over 100 bags to be distributed to women in crisis accommodation organised by St Vincent de Pauls.
The Kildare College Vinnies Group along with the Justice and Democracy Team supported one another to fundraise for toiletry items for a women’s crisis centre. These two groups of students, all with a strong sense of social justice, joined forces to bring awareness to their school community about the serious issue of domestic violence.
Included in these bags were notes written by the students with words of encouragement for these women during this difficult time in their lives, to offer support. The girls also put together stationary packs for children at the centre.
The donation was made to St Vincent de Paul, who will open a new crisis accommodation service in November. The Vinnies Women’s Crisis Centre will provide a unique and compassionate accommodation/services alternative for women in crisis, and the practical services they need to move forward calmly with support.
