Western Sydney University shows its community spirit this festive season
From left Jenny Fuda, Parramatta Mission, Western Sydney University Chancellor, Professor Peter Shergold AC, Eva Kovacevic, Liverpool Neighbourhood Connections and Joy Impiombato, Nepean Community & Neighbourhood Services.
Western Sydney University has once again held its annual Chancellor’s Toy appeal in the lead up to the festive season. Over the last month the Western Sydney University community has, as always, been generous in their giving.
This year over 400 toys and gifts were donated which will go on to make a difference in the lives of children, teenagers and their families who are facing ongoing hardship at this time of year.
Western Sydney University has partnered with three western Sydney community groups, Liverpool Neighbourhood Connections, Nepean Community and Neighbourhood Services and Parramatta Mission.
The three groups work to support vulnerable families and children across the Greater Western Sydney region and will distribute the toys in time for Christmas.
Liverpool Neighbourhood Connections(opens in a new window) runs over 60 programs for the Liverpool community and surrounding suburbs. These programs range from playgroups to vacation care programs and homework support groups.
Nepean Community and Neighbourhood Services(opens in a new window) are the largest provider of Indigenous services for children in the Penrith area. They also provide a number of family programs including early intervention and social inclusion.
Parramatta Mission(opens in a new window) works closely with the most vulnerable and disadvantaged in the Parramatta area. Their mission is to help people and families that are homeless or at risk of homelessness and those families facing crisis or living with mental illness.
Chancellor, Professor Peter Shergold AC, would like to thank all staff and students who have donated and continued to support the Chancellor's Christmas Toy Appeal.
Western Sydney University wishes everyone a very happy Christmas, and a safe and restful holiday season.
ENDS
19 December 2022
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