Over the past 12 months, we have witnessed remarkable milestones and breakthrough moments as we have worked tirelessly alongside and in service of the Newcastle community.

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Here’s a glimpse into the transformative journey we have shared this past year:

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• 160 x Dental appointments for students, improving health and confidence

• 300 x Mentoring sessions supporting young people’s growth and resilience

• 12,000 x Safe school drop-offs ensuring reliable access to education

• 14,000 x Local student check-ins across 5 partner schools, fostering connection and wellbeing

• Programs now running in 5 local schools, expanding our reach and impact

• 250 x Crisis food and emergency deliveries providing essential relief

• 12, 000 x School breakfasts served alongside 1000 loaves of bread, nourishing growing bodies and minds

• 120 x Shine Bright sessions empowering students with social, emotional, and life skills

• 140 x Teenage student mentoring sessions focused on leadership and positive futures

• 100 x Inspire Women’s sessions nurturing empowerment, self-care, and community connection

• 1,500 x grocery deliveries distributed to families, over 20 tonnes of food shared

• 200 x case management meetings, ensuring tailored support and follow-through for vulnerable individuals

• 1400 x hours of NDIS support helping community members achieve greater independence

• 50 x students awarded life-changing academic, attendance, or leadership recognitions, many overcoming significant attendance challenges through engagement with Shine Bright and Brighter Beginnings Bus Programs

• 3 x vehicles that have been previously generously donated travelling 15,000kms to support clients

• 700 x young people engaged in wellbeing and emotional regulation programs, gaining vital tools for resilience, self-awareness, and healthy relationships

• 45 x professional development hours delivered to educators and community workers, equipping them to support trauma-informed care and student wellbeing

• 40 x volunteer hours generously contributed by community members, amplifying our reach and fostering a culture of care and connection, with over 5000 hours of work donated

• 150 x referrals made to specialist support services, ensuring holistic care for individuals facing complex challenges

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These milestones are not just numbers—they tell the stories of hope restored, resilience built, and futures reshaped.

Our commitment to trauma-informed care, relational support, and community empowerment shines through every connection made and every life touched.

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As we reflect on the past year, these achievements underscore the depth of care and collaboration at the heart of our work. Each figure represents a meaningful step forward for individuals and families navigating hardship, isolation, and crisis. Together, we continue to build a stronger, more resilient Newcastle—one person, one family, one community at a time.