A LOGAN service station was among the country’s top fundraisers during the recent Smith Family Winter Appeal.
Ampol Foodary Hyperdome raised $4000 to help Australian children living with disadvantage.
The Smith Family’s Queensland general manager Alan Le May said the charity was overwhelmed by the Logan community’s generosity in helping support this year’s Winter Appeal.
“The work we do for children isn’t possible without the support of ordinary Australians doing extraordinarily kind things,” Mr Le May said.
“Learning Clubs are a vital part of many children’s learning, and here in Queensland the students we help are reaping the benefits of having that kind of out-of-school support for their education.”
Learning Clubs are a safe, supportive, out of school hours environment where primary and secondary students can access resources and participate in learning activities.
The children get help for their homework, and support to develop their literacy and numeracy skills.
Clubs are held in schools, libraries and community centres across the country.
“In difficult times for all Australians, we are humbled by the level of support people are showing for others,” Mr Le May said.
“We know that children from disadvantaged backgrounds were already struggling before Covid. The pandemic has only exacerbated the disparity in learning compared to their more advantaged peers.
“Your contribution enables us to continue providing life-changing learning and support programs for thousands of Australian children and young people whose education is being impacted.
“The continued support of our partner Ampol, year-after-year, means the children we support can access opportunities for their education and have the prospect of better life outcomes as a result.
“We strive for a world where every child has the opportunity to change their future. Education truly can help children to overcome educational inequality caused by poverty.”
