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Life Gets Better Adventure Day!

June 15, 2023 by chipsor

Saturday October 28th from 7.00am to 9.00pm.

This year we are trialling a Life Gets Better Adventure Day instead of a weekend camp.

Our hope is that we will be able to run more days throughout the year, to assist children who have been impacted by trauma, grief or loss.

The great news is that there is NO COST for volunteers to attend the Adventure Day, due to the 2021 ‘Sunrise to Sunset Challenge’ Fundraiser.

Applications are now open for volunteers so please click here, or email us: enquiries@chips.org.au. (Applications close on October 12th.)

We’d love to have you join us!

If you have a child in Grade 4 to 6 who would like to attend the day, please click here for an application form. (Applications close on October 12th.)

Thank you

CHIPS 2022 AGM/Newsletter

December 22, 2022 by chipsor

If you would like to read a copy of our latest AGM/Newsletter, please click here.

Give a little, change a lot!

June 23, 2021 by chipsor

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!

Why has CHIPS created a shop?

October 5, 2020 by chipsor

“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.

www.chips.org.au/shop

CHIPS Face Masks now available.

September 24, 2020 by chipsor

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

September 1, 2020 by chipsor

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.

FREE Student Well-being Resource

May 14, 2020 by chipsor

!! 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

May 17, 2016 by chipsor

Life Gets Better May 2016 Camp Highlights from Little Smallfry on Vimeo.

CHIPS held its 34^th Life Gets Better camp from May 13-15^th 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.