We’d love to share with you what we have been up to in 2024. If you would like to read our latest Newsletter, please click here.
Continue ReadingCHIPS 2023 AGM/Newsletter
If you would like to read a copy of our latest AGM/Newsletter, please click here!
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If you would like to read a copy of our 2022 AGM/Newsletter, please click here.
Continue ReadingGive a little, change a lot!
The support we receive from you is a HUGE encouragement as we continue to assist primary aged children experiencing trauma, grief or loss in their lives.
People who commit to regularly supporting CHIPS (by donating just $40 a month for twelve months), enable us to continue to assist vulnerable children in local primary schools around Casey, Cardinia, Dandenong and Knox.
If you would like to become a CHIPS Champion, please click here: https://www.givenow.com.au/chipschampions
In times like these, every little bit counts, so if you’d like to make a one-off donation the end of this financial year, please click here: https://www.givenow.com.au/chips
THANK YOU for helping us to continue Changing Little Worlds in BIG Ways!
Continue ReadingWhy has CHIPS created a shop?
“Why has CHIPS created a shop?” we hear you ask. Great question!
Here’s the answer…
During 2020, CHIPS provided support for over 2,000 children (through our in-school wellbeing program), 1,000+ home activity packs (for isolated children), PD’s for over 400 teachers, as well as dedicated crisis support to families and school staff.
CHIPS’ support for children and families in crisis is needed more than ever, as (apart from the effects of Covid and the extended Lockdown) police reports of domestic violence in the area have jumped between 25-30% on the same time last year.
Everything we do relies on volunteers and the support of amazing people like you, but we also needed to think of another way to generate funds.
Enter CHIPS’ shop!
When you purchase a product from CHIPS, apart from being a quality item and supporting other local, Australian businesses, the profits made will be going back into CHIPS’ programs which assist children and families in crisis.
So please, support CHIPS. Buy something from our shop and spread the word…EVERY little bit helps.
CHIPS Face Masks now available.
Comfortable, adjustable and reusable. 100% cotton. Includes a PM 2.5 filter.
Go to: www.chips.org.au/shop for further details.
Greeting Card Packs now available
CHIPS Christmas and Compassion Greeting Card packs are now available.
Head to our shop to purchase and for further details.
Your support will ensure CHIPS’ vital work, with primary aged children in crisis, continues.
Continue ReadingFREE Student Well-being Resource
!! ATTENTION PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS !!
FREE Student Well-being resource as your little people prepare to head back to school.
Written by a School Counsellor, this story aims to help primary aged children with the transition back to face-to-face learning, after a period of uncertainty, and learning to find comfort in different ways.
‘Coming out of hibernation’ follows the journey of a little echidna, as everything starts to change due to Covid-19. From going into isolation at home, navigating remote learning and his transition back to school, this story captures a child’s feelings and point of view, as the world around him changes drastically.
(Feel free to download and/or share.)
Life Gets Better May 2016 Highlights
Life Gets Better May 2016 Camp Highlights from Little Smallfry on Vimeo.
CHIPS held its 34th Life Gets Better camp from May 13-15th 2016, with 46 campers and 46 adult buddies. It was a great weekend away, where the children were able to establish connections with others who have gone through similar circumstances and were encouraged that life can get better.
If you are interested in being a buddy on our next camp, or have a child who may benefit from attending a Life Gets Better camp, please contact CHIPS.
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