Eva Varga	State Executive Officer	eva.varga@savethechildren.org.au
Kim Jamieson	Finance Officer – 2IC	kim.jamieson@savethechildren.org.au
Joan O’Connor	Programs Manager - SA	joan.oconnor@savethechildren.org.au
Karena Clarke	Programs Support	karena.clarke@savethechildren.org.au
Lyn Barber	Programs Support	lyn.barber@savethechildren.org.au
Jennie Hammet	Programs Support	jennie.hammet@savethechildren.org.au
Ann Mason	Programs Support	ann.mason@savethechildren.org.au
Steve Chinner	Retail Coordinator	steve.chinner@savethechildren.org.au
Kristina Rozek	Retail Administrator	kristina.rozek@savethechildren.org.au
Nicole Duncan	Junior Receptionist	nicole.duncan@savethechildren.org.au

How you can help

Donate

Make a donation towards our Adelaide Metropolitan Projects or Regional South Australian Projects by contacting the SA office directly or donate to our Australia or overseas programs .

Volunteering – Op Shops

In South Australia, we operate 15 Op Shops throughout the metropolitan area. All of our shops are managed and run entirely by volunteers. If you would like to volunteer, please contact the shop nearest to you or contact Steve Chinner, Retail Coordinator, Retail Administrator on (08) 8338 1777 or email us . Locations are as follows:

Blackwood - 253 Main Road, Blackwood. Ph: (08) 8370 2152
Brighton - 465-475 Brighton Road, Brighton. Ph: (08) 8296 0377
Choices Pre-loved Fashion Boutique - 89 Glen Osmond Road, Eastwood. Ph: (08) 8272 5999
Christies Beach - 48 Beach Road, Christies Beach. Ph: (08) 8326 6377
Daw Park - 566 Goodwood Road, Daw Park. Ph: (08) 8277 6233
Elizabeth Shop – Shop 2a Elizabeth South Shopping Centre, Elizabeth. Ph: (08) 8287 6177
Glenelg - 101-103 Partridge Street, Glenelg. Ph: (08) 8376 7833
Glenside Op Shop & Book Shop - 14 Conyngham Street, Glenside. Ph: (08) 8338 1777
Kilburn - 392 Prospect Road, Kilburn. Ph: (08) 8359 6377
St Agnes - 172 Smart Road, St Agnes. Ph: (08) 8263 7533
St Morris - 445 Magill Road, St Morris. Ph: (08) 8331 2000
Strathalbyn – 8 Rankine Street, Strathalbyn. Ph: (08) 8536 4377
Victor Harbor – The Centre, Ocean Court - Ocean Street, Victor Harbor. Ph: (08) 8552 7833
Willunga - 18 High Street, Willunga. Ph: (08) 8556 4763

Download the November Volunteers Newsletter [Adobe PDF, 233 Kb]

Download the September Volunteers Newsletter [Adobe PDF, 314 Kb]

Fundraising

All around the state, people are planning a range of fundraising activities for Save the Children. Whether you want to get together with a group of friends or join a local fundraising group, the possibilities are endless. Why not use your imagination and creativity to come up with some more ideas?

Morning teas
Musical concerts – like the Burnside Symphony Orchestra Concert
Quiz nights & sausage sizzles
Theatre productions

Badge Day

Our annual Badge Day is held each year during Save the Children Week 1st – 7th May. In 2008, we will be our collecting donations on Friday, 2nd May in the city and surrounding suburbs. Please contact Kristina Rozek on (08) 8338 1777 if you are interested in helping.

Funraiser Pins – Pin your hopes on children!

The “Fun-raiser” Pins are a popular fundraising project in schools, community organisations and offices. The pins (or badges as they are sometimes called) are purchased for $2.00 and then sold to students and the wider community for $2.50. From the sale of each pin, 50 cents is kept and the rest of the money is returned to Save the Children. By purchasing the pins, you will be helping disadvantaged children around the world.

Download the Funraiser Badge Brochure [Adobe PDF, 261 Kb]

Download the Funraiser School Flyer [Adobe PDF, 313 Kb]

Download the Funraiser Community Order Form [Adobe PDF, 67 Kb]

Download the Funraiser School Order Form [Adobe PDF, 69 Kb]

Events

For more information about our upcoming fundraising events, please call our office on (08) 8338 1777.

Donated household items

Proceeds from the sale of donated goods support our programs for children. You can donate any of the following items: dresses and skirts; trousers, coats and ties; books and records; and cups and vases. Please drop your donations off during shop hours at your nearest Save the Children shop.

Speaking Out

Save the Children offers the free speaker service Speaking Out for schools and community organisations. Our trained school speakers are available to bring to life the issues and real-life stories of children around the world. The presentations are practical, fun and memorable, as well as supporting curriculum teaching. Please contact Jennie Hammet on (08) 8338 1777 for more information. Refer to our Speaking Out page for more information and school resources.

Membership - $11 year

As a member you can show an ongoing commitment to Save the Children’s work and have the opportunity to help shape the direction of the organisation. Your fees will also help cover our administration costs and, in particular, the costs of keeping you up to date with the work of Save the Children through our office and mail outs.

Charity Connections

Charity Connections sell Christmas Cards on behalf of many charities and offers great gifts and everyday cards so there’s sure to be something for everyone. All proceeds are returned to the charities, so as well as getting great cards for your friends and family you can help make Save the Children programs happen. Charity Connections is located at Shop 7B, Southern Cross Arcade, 52-62 King William Street, Adelaide, or visit their website.