News
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Volunteer profile: Sarah
How long have you been volunteering for Children First Foundation? I’ve been volunteering with the Foundation since 2015. I …
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Annual report 2020-21, download now
It is our pleasure to share with you a copy of our Annual Report for 2020-21. Despite all the challenges …
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Announcing our new CEO
We are delighted to announce Jessica Redwood as the new CEO for Children First Foundation. Jessica will commence on 29 …
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COVID-19 vaccination mandate requirement
The Children First Foundation Retreat is classed as a healthcare setting and is subject to the Victorian government’s Vaccination Mandate. …
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A goodbye message from our CEO
I am incredibly fortunate to have two families who mean the world to me. Today, I write to say …
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Renos at The Retreat!
With Christina’s departure, we are ‘officially’ (but rest assured temporary) empty nesters. And so, we are donning our renovation overalls …
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An update on some urgent cases waiting to come to Australia
Here is an update on two of our urgent cases, Xavier and Paska, who are waiting to come to Australia …
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Christina’s life-changing story
“I’ll miss you. Love you. Thank you to everybody for everything”, Christina yelled out to our Retreat Managers, Deb …
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Farewell to our CEO
From our Chair, Roger Langley I cannot believe it’s already time to say farewell to Elizabeth Lodge, our CEO. …
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Bye-bye Christina!
Last week we waved goodbye to Christina, who headed home to Tanzania after completing orthopaedic treatment for severely bowed legs. …
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Congrats!
Every year, Children First Foundation recognises the outstanding services of an individual or organisation who has gone above and beyond …
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Back home achieving goals
We love receiving messages from young people who return home to brighter futures, following treatment. This lovely message from Rachael, …
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COVID-19 and our new norm
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed life as we know it, and in ways, we would never have imagined possible. The …
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Nichole is standing tall!
“It was best Christmas present ever,” says Nichole, smiling coyly, describing the surgery she underwent in late November at Epworth …