We are delighted to share that Nature Foundation has been selected to take part in Officework’s eighth annual Make a Difference Appeal throughout June.
The Make a Difference Appeal is an annual fundraising initiative that provides Officeworks team members the opportunity to champion local causes and organisations that are important to them and their community. The Make a Difference Appeal in 2025 will focus on supporting charities that enable children to learn, create and connect for a sustainable future.
Officeworks will raise funds for 20 organisations nationally, including Nature Foundation and our Kids on Country™ Junior Ranger Program. Last year’s Make a Difference Appeal raised more than $830,000 for 16 charities across Australia.
“At Officeworks, we’re passionate about supporting the local communities where we live and work, and the Make a Difference Appeal provides an annual opportunity for our store teams to champion organisations that are close to their hearts,” said Officeworks Community Manager Zoe Cairns.
“The funds raised by our customers and teams this June will enable students to learn, create and connect - together, we can make a positive difference and help change the lives of children in our local communities across Australia.”
“We’re incredibly thankful to be a part of the Officeworks Make a Difference Appeal this June, as we continue to develop the program and inspire future careers in conservation,” said Nature Foundation CEO Alex Nankivell.
Funds raised will support the capacity for schools and students to participate in the Kids on Country™ Junior Ranger Program. Since commencing in 2016, the Kids on Country program has delivered 44 camps for over 500 Aboriginal young people, aiming to build skills in leadership and conservation, provide a place of belonging, and inspire confidence ‘on-country’.
For the month of June, customers of Officeworks' Marion, Noarlunga, Adelaide, Keswick and Croydon stores, along with five regional Victorian and NSW Officeworks stores (Albury, Wodonga, Wagga Wagga, Wangaratta and Shepparton), will be encouraged donate to the Appeal to support Nature Foundation at the check-out, both in-store and online.
If you are shopping at Officeworks this June, we would be grateful if you would consider making a donation with your purchase at one of the participating stores, or by selecting Nature Foundation—Kids on Country online.
Thank you for your support!
Photos: Katie Perry, Youth Programs Coordinator, and Raijieli Bovoro, Conservation Trainee, both from Nature Foundation's Kids on Country™Junior Ranger Program, with Officeworks Keswick staff, by Sputnik.