A survey of nearly 2,000 families supported has revealed 87.1 per cent of parents and carers worry about being able to afford what their children need to start the school year, including digital devices, internet access, school supplies and uniforms.
VIEW Clubs in the Canberra region are urging the local community to give generously to The Smith Family’s Winter Appeal to support thousands of children and young people with their education as they deal with the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The pandemic has affected every Australian in some way, but many young people and children need extra support this year to help them get back to school.
