Backpacks 4 VIC Kids: Delivering Comfort in a Crisis for Vulnerable Young People

About this episode

Sally Beard discusses the impact of Backpacks 4 VIC Kids in providing essential support to children entering emergency care in Victoria.

In this episode, Sally Beard, Founder and CEO of Backpacks 4 VIC Kids, shares how a simple realisation in her early days as a foster carer has grown into a vital support service for over 10,000 children and young people entering emergency care in Victoria. Backpacks 4 VIC Kids is a not-for-profit organisation that provides essential items to kids experiencing unstable living circumstances, ensuring they have access to the basic necessities many take for granted during times of crisis. Tune in to hear Sally discuss the realities faced by children entering care, the importance of responding with dignity and compassion and how Backpacks 4 VIC Kids delivers immediate, practical support when it’s needed most. From backpacks filled with everyday essentials to specialised care packs, the organisation plays a critical role in helping young people feel safe, valued and supported. To learn more, visit: https://backpacks4vickids.org.au/ Follow B4VK's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backpacks4vickids_/ Watch Sally's appearance on Sunrise: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sn9lSfkt_9U

People in this episode

Guest: Sally Beard

Topics covered

• foster care
• support services
• children in crisis
• non-profit organizations
• compassionate care

Keywords

• Backpacks 4 VIC Kids
• foster care
• emergency care
• support services
• children
• non-profit

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Backpacks 4 VIC Kids

Places: Victoria

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