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PROJECT COMPASSION

                                              Ash Wednesday – 17th February 2021 

Next week the season of Lent begins with Ash Wednesday, which also marks the beginning of the annual Caritas Australia Project Compassion Appeal. Donations to Project Compassion allows Caritas Australia, the Catholic Agency for International Aid and Development, to work with local communities around the world to alleviate poverty, hunger, oppression and injustice.

We encourage you to put your compassion into action this Lent through your prayer, fasting and almsgiving by supporting Project Compassion. Each family will receive a Project Compassion box  for their donations or you can donate online via the Caritas Australia website at: lent.caritas.org.au    

Saint Oscar Romero is our inspiration for Project Compassion 2021, so in his words let’s                                              “Aspire not to have more, but to be more.”

 

 

HEALTHY LUNCHBOX WEEK 7-13 FEBRUARY

Set yourself up for a year of healthy lunchboxes! Healthy Lunchbox Week is here to help set you up with healthy lunchbox habits for the year ahead. Fuelling our children with the right stuff gives them a head start for both learning and long-term health. How can you get involved? This year, Healthy Lunchbox Week has something for everyone. 

• Are you looking for lunchbox recipes that can be made ahead ready to pop in the lunchbox on those busy weekday mornings? Check out these https://www.healthylunchboxweek.org.au/recipes • Get creative with lunch and WIN! Upload a photo of your wildest, creative and healthy lunchbox to go into the draw to win a prize pack https://www.lifeeducation.org.au/aboutus/partners/woolworths-fresh-food-kids/australias-healthiest-lunchbox

• Build a virtual lunchbox! The healthy lunchbox builder is a great way to get your kids involved and excited about what they’ll find in their lunchbox https://healthylunchbox.com.au/builder/

• Keep the pick & mix lunchbox poster on your fridge. Get your copy here https://heas.health.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/pickmix-lunchbox-poster.pdf

• Make the switch from highly processed foods to healthier alternatives. With a bit of planning and simple preparation, buying less processed foods can actually save you money and reduce packaging. For simple swap ideas visit https://www.healthylunchboxweek.org.au/healthy-lunchbox-swaps