On Monday 9 December 2024, the Rotary Club of Canberra Sunrise joined forces with Canberra Grammar School to provide a barbeque lunch for the Sony Foundation’s Children’s Holiday Camp Program.
This program is a unique respite activity that sees high school and university students take on the responsibility for the care of children with disability, allowing their families to have a valuable weekend off! The program began in 1998 with one camp in one Sydney school. Since then, it has expanded to 30 camps in 50 schools and universities.
Annually:
- Sony Foundation funds 29 Sony Foundation Camps across Australia, with:
- 50 schools and universities involved.
- 670+ children enjoying the holiday of a lifetime.
- 1150+ student carers take part in a formative and eye-opening experience as a carer.
- $1.8 million – the value of respite care provided free of charge to families every year.
The Rotary Club of Canberra Sunrise's Kim, Rosemary, Greg, Roger (Coordinator) and Neil were happy to lend a hand and provide the barbeque lunch for the participating Canberra Grammar School students and their special guests.