Hope In A Suitcase-Victoria

Who saw some of our wonderful volunteers on channel 7 news bright side tonight? Amazing work ladies 💖
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24 suitcases went out to Frankston Department of Families, Fairness and Housing - VIC yesterday.
Making a difference to the lives of our precious young people entering out of home care.

A mix of suitcases and duffles packed with love and hope for our precious kids entering out of home care, went out to Department of Families, Fairness and Housing - VIC
17 to Dandenong and 36 to Ringwood this week.
Only Together, can we make a difference and because of you we are 🙌🏻 THANK YOU

An incredible effort from everyone, with a total of 800 suitcases so far this year, having gone to children entering out of home care.
With another 42 going out today to child protection services Shepparton.
That’s a little bit of joy and hope given, changing 800 children’s lives 💖

There is so much need, but we are pleased to be able to provide and bring some joy to our precious children entering out of home care. Every child matters, we see you and we care🫶🏼
Another mix of 51 suitcases and duffle bags went out to Department of Families, Fairness and Housing - VIC Dandenong yesterday.
Great work team; volunteers, supporters and donors.
Remember without you all none of this would be possible
Thank you 💖

Reaching more vulnerable children, entering out of home care with 34 suitcases going out to Department of Families, Fairness and Housing - VIC Shepparton today. Receiving one of our suitcases, not only provides these precious children with essential needed items, but also sends an empowering message of love, hope and self worth.
Planting a seed for a more positive future.
Great work team 🫶🏼

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The biggest THANK YOU to every one of our amazing supporters and donors 🤩
646 suitcases delivered so far this year throughout Victoria. Only made possible by your donations, Absolutely incredible 🎉.
That is 646 children’s lives we have made a difference to 😍
We love that we are able to bring some joy, during what can be a traumatic and difficult time in these young people’s lives and we acknowledge and give thanks for the kindness and generosity of our community.
Quite simply, we could not possibly do any of it without you 🫶🏼
Our dedicated volunteers are incredible, amazing and kind humans and so are each and every one of you.
A sincere THANK YOU
from our HIASC team, for helping make an empowering difference, to the lives of children entering out of home care 💖💖💖💖
Every child deserves to feel seen, worthy and cared for,
Because of you they can 💐

A single act of kindness can completely alter a person’s life, along with feeling worthy and seen can provide the hope needed for a better future.

Just 7 years old.
Sitting curled up on a chair in a building filled with office desks and chairs.
Strangers from one end to the other.
Waiting, not knowing.
Not knowing where she would be living, who would be feeding her, or who would keep her safe. Unsure where any of her, very minimal, items she owns are. Still in the same clothes from the day before.

Thankfully in this moment we were able to provide a suitcase of hope to this young person. The caseworker said the little girl instantly cuddled her soft toy and she saw a slight smile and sense of relief. Apparently she couldnt look through the clothes quick enough, the worker could tell she really wanted to put them on so gently offered to show her where the bathroom was to get changed if she wanted. The difference a new set of clothes made for this little girl was huge. She then sat busy playing with all the items whilst the caseworkers were able to continue finding a home for her. She quitely said, "Thank you" and added "it was the best present she had ever been given".
Of course she was still traumatised, scared, sad, and full of emotions. But, in that moment we were able to bring light amongst the darkness and in a small way remind her that people see her, she is loved, and she is worthy. I hope she carrys that message with her, deep within her heart.

This year more than ever we need more support so we can continue to meet the need out there. Every donation is appreciated and makes a difference. Wether it be an item donated or financial support, YOU CAN BE APART OF THE DIFFERENCE for these vulnerable children.

https://www.hiasc.org.au/donate-now/

Our incredible volunteers have packed and delivered a mix of 34 suitcases and duffles today to Wangaratta Department of Families, Fairness and Housing - VIC
And another 29 suitcases delivered to Bendigo .
Empowering our worthy children entering out of home care.
That is an incredible 646 suitcases already distributed so far this year and we still have more orders to fill.
If you are in a position to be able to help with donations, we would be extremely grateful for your support and kindness in helping make a difference to the lives of these precious children.
“Big or small, we are thankful for you all”. 💖