A Better Life For Foster Kids 10th Anniversary Raffle

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A Better Life For Foster Kids 10th Anniversary Raffle

We are aiming to raise $10,000 to provide 64 Crisis Cases for children in out-of-home care.

Celebrating 10 years of opperations in 2024, A Better Life for Foster Kids is unique in providing Crisis Cases with all of the clothing and essential items required for the first week of out-of-home care (OOHC), without administrative red tape. In addition to providing children with dignity and emotional comfort during what is usually an extremely distressing time, the Crisis Cases represent an enormous financial support for carers, whose allowance, it is estimated, is on average $70 per week less than what is required to cover the true costs (The Foster Care Association of Victoria). This is particularly the case in the first week of care, and given the primary reason that carers leave the OOHC system is because of this lack of financial support, our Crisis Cases are an essential service. Recent AIHW data has shown 3,806 children were admitted to care and protection orders in Victoria in 2021-22. The same data also showed that 621 carer households exited the foster care system in 2020-21, while only 317 were recruited. 

Cases are intended to support a child during the first week of a new placement. If items in the Crisis Cases were all purchased new, each case would cost at least $375. We are able to produce and deliver cases for an average cost of $155 per case because around 60% of the contents of each Crisis Case are provided as in-kind donations; we partner with over 450 different organisations, schools, aged-care facilities and businesses which donate new, hand-made and lightly-used goods to us.

Long term, we are working to create a better out of home care system. Drawing on data from our programs and interactions with carers, we advocate to the State Government for fairer policies and to address gaps and barriers to kids in out of home care accessing appropriate care and services. We provide responsive and innovative solutions to help meet the gaps in the system, to work for better life outcomes for children and young people in out of home care.

To find out more please visit our website: www.abetterlifeforfosterkids.org.au 

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Prizes

$2,350

Total Prize Pool (4 Prizes)

1 st Prize

Travel Voucher - Flying Colours Travel (RRP: $1,500.00)

Flying Colours Travel gift voucher $1,500

 
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Flying Colours Travel gift voucher $1,500

Whether you are planning a family holiday, solo travel, a retirement trip or a corporate conference you can be assured that the team at Flying Colours has the experience and knowledge to help you with all your travel arrangements.

The friendly and professional team at Flying Colours are constantly furthering their impressive knowledge with extensive training programs, and travelling to destinations within Australia and overseas where they check hotel rooms and services, travel on day tours, local trains and buses, to ensure that when they talk with you about your travel plans, they are imparting the most up to date information about your chosen destination.  Our personal professional service, detailed itineraries are just part of the service we offer all our clients.

2 nd Prize

Travel Voucher - Flying Colours Travel (RRP: $500.00)

Flying Colours Travel gift voucher $500

 
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Flying Colours Travel gift voucher $500

Whether you are planning a family holiday, solo travel, a retirement trip or a corporate conference you can be assured that the team at Flying Colours has the experience and knowledge to help you with all your travel arrangements.

The friendly and professional team at Flying Colours are constantly furthering their impressive knowledge with extensive training programs, and travelling to destinations within Australia and overseas where they check hotel rooms and services, travel on day tours, local trains and buses, to ensure that when they talk with you about your travel plans, they are imparting the most up to date information about your chosen destination.  Our personal professional service, detailed itineraries are just part of the service we offer all our clients.

3 rd Prize

Craigie Knowe Wine Pack (RRP: $250.00)

Craigie Knowe Vineyard Tasmanian Wines - a Cabernet Sauvignon, a Chardonnay, a Riesling and two bottles of Pinot Noir.

 
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Craigie Knowe is the oldest vineyard on the East Coast of Tasmania and produces beautiful cool climate wines, they kindly donated the following prizes: 

Craigie Knowe Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 (one bottle)

RRP: $55.00

Our Bordeaux blend is a combination of cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, merlot and petit verdot.  The fruit has been hand picked from some of the oldest vines on the Freycinet Coast of Tasmania.  Open Fermented, hand plunged, then matured for 20 months in new and old French oak barrels.  The wine is full bodied with great tannins and structure.  Dark crimson in colour, it has ripe fruit flavours with hints of cherry & Blackberry. Silver Medal Royal Melbourne Wine Awards 2018, Bronze Medal Royal Hobart Wine Show.

Craigie Knowe Estate Pinot Noir 2022 (two bottles)

RRP: $55.00

These vines are some of the oldest vines on the Freycinet coast. The fruit has been fermented in open fermenters, hand plunged and then matured for 9 months in new and old French oak barrels. The wine is elegant and balanced, with soft tannins, great length and full of chocolate, spice and berry fruit flavours. Drink now or careful cellaring will reward you.

Craigie Knowe Estate Chardonnay 2023 (one bottle)

RRP: $45.00

The grapes for this chardonnay were handpicked at optimal ripeness, then fermented in French oak barrels for just 6 months to add texture. On the palate you may notice apples, peaches and limes along with some minerality. A beautiful drink-now wine, or there is great potential to cellar to further develop flavour and complexion.

Craigie Knowe Estate Riesling 2023 (one bottle)

RRP: $40.00

The grapes for our riesling were handpicked, then fermented at cool temperatures to extract the full flavour of this noble varietal. The result is a refreshingly crisp and dry wine.  An appearance of brilliant pale silver straw aromas of lifted florals with subtle passionfruit and citrus. The palate is fresh red apple with fruit sweetness perfectly balanced by lime zest acidity. Wonderful to share with friends now or potential for cellaring 10-15 years to give you a journey of changing flavours over time.

https://craigieknowe.com.au/wines/ 

4 th Prize

MIMCO Medium Pouch (RRP: $100.00)

MIMCO D-Vine Medium Pouch - Black with Rose Gold

 
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MIMCO D-Vine Medium Pouch crafted entirely from luxe Saffiano leather with recycled lining. Featuring the signature 'V' detail you know and love, this medium pouch features internal slots and front slip pouch, with easy zip top closure.

Product details: 

  • Height: 14.5cm
  • Width: 21.5cm
  • Depth: 4cm
  • Soft Saffiano
  • Signature MIMCO lining
  • Rose Gold toned hardware
  • Top zip closure
  • Accommodates most smartphones
  • 3 Internal card slots
  • External slip pocket
  • Please note: Bag strap not included
  • Composition: 100% Leather

$2,350

Total Prize Pool (4 Prizes)

The Draw

The raffle will be drawn at the time and location listed below.

At a Glance

  • Date

    Friday, 21 June 2024

  • Time

    8:00 PM

  • Location

    Sale Memorial Hall, 88 MacAlister St, Sale, VIC, 3850

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