Extend-a-Hand

Proudly introducing a network of Extend staff and kids who work together on various projects throughout the year such as fundraisers, team events, and other worthy initiatives.  Keep an eye out for the Extend team of staff and kids participating in various Extend-a-Hand projects!  Read on for information on our past and present projects.

1000 cranes for Japan, May 2011

As our thoughts and prayers are with Japan and the people who have been affected by the recent earthquakes and tsunamis, all Extend services will join forces in a combined team effort to make 1000 cranes for Japan.

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WE DID IT! For the official results and photos click here. 

The Share Christmas Project, December 2010

Kids Club joined forces with Extend-a-Hand with the Share Christmas Project in partnership with Samaritan's Purse.  Children from Extend After School Care had the opportunity to Share Christmas by making Christmas cards for an underprivileged child in Cambodia.  On behalf of Extend, Samaritan's Purse helped distribute these Christmas cards to children from 7 pre-schools in Cambodia.

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Run for the Kids, March 2010

With the help and support of family and friends, Extend Head Office staff ploughed their way through the charity fun to help raise money for the Good Friday appeal at the Botanic Gardens in Melbourne on Sunday 14 March 2010.  After months of training and anticipation, staff left their corporate attire at home to don their running gear and finished the race at competitive times!

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Pink Bun Breast Cancer Fundraiser, May 2009

Extend partnered with Bakers Delight for the Pink Bun Breast Cancer Fundraiser on Monday 27 April to Thursday 7 May 2009.  Pink buns were sold at various Extend OSHC locations across Melbourne for a combined effort of 119 Pink Buns sold.  All proceeds went directly to the Breast Cancer Network Australia.

Click here to read the media release.