The only thing holding him back from running the school cross-country was not having sneakers.
Thanks to the Nike shoes, Mark was able to lace up & participate in cross-country.
Anglicare – East Victoria
Donation by Nike
Building Digital Confidence and Access
As an international student completing my 500-hour social work placement at Churchill
Neighbourhood Centre, I struggled to manage my academic and placement responsibilities without a reliable computer. My old laptop had become extremely slow. It froze often, crashed in the middle of assessments, and took a long time to open even basic documents. This made it difficult to keep up with LPAR reflections, case notes, supervision records and university assessments, even when I was well organised.
Because placement is unpaid and international students are limited in the number of hours we can legally work, securing steady employment during full-time placement was very challenging. My previous workplace also had no shifts available after 4 pm, which meant I could not maintain consistent income. With most of what I earned going toward rent, groceries, transport and essential living costs, replacing my laptop was simply not possible.
Nathan at Churchill Neighbourhood Centre noticed I was having difficulty and generously provided me with a MacBook so I could complete my university and placement work properly. Having a reliable device made an immediate difference. I was able to finish reports and assessments on time, prepare presentations efficiently, and stay on track with both placement and academic expectations.
This laptop still supports me every day. I rely on it for writing assessments, completing case notes, attending online supervision, and doing the research required for my social work degree. It has become an essential tool that enables me to meet the demands of my course and maintain the quality of my work on placement.
Healthy Habits, Happy Hearts: Go-To’s Impact on Families
These Gro-To products were more than just gifts—they became powerful incentives that motivated children to participate and stay engaged in the program. Knowing they would receive something special at the end of their learning and swimming sessions added excitement and joy, making the experience even more rewarding.
EVPS Attendance Matters
“Where do they get all of this from? It’s incredible that we have so many cool things to choose from!” – EVPS student
“I got a brand new pair of Nikes! I can’t wait to wear them to school tomorrow!” – EVPS prize winner
“Awesome! We’ll be building the Lego on the weekend” – EVPS parent picking up their child at the end of the day.
Good360 – Making a Difference
So many children in care or crisis go without basics such as toothbrushes and toothpaste. Some have never owned a toothbrush before.
This donation makes a huge difference in helping provide these children with essential oral hygience products most of us take for granted.
Learning through Lego!
As a teacher, seeing our students engage with LEGO during lessons has been truly inspiring. It provides a hands-on, playful way for children to develop their creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration skills. LEGO turns learning into an adventure, making abstract concepts tangible and fun. We’re grateful for this resource, as it enriches our teaching and helps students build confidence through play.
Small trial, big impact!
“When we handed out the Nike clothing discreetly, you could see the relief on parents’ faces,” said Sarah* from our community team. “One mum told us it was the first time her son had ever owned brand-new branded shoes. Even though this was only a small trial, the impact was huge. Families felt supported, respected, and not alone.”
