Making a splash for vulnerable children

WRISC Family Violence Support has received a nine thousand, four hundred dollar donation from Central Highlands Water, to fund programs for children who’ve experienced family violence.

The money was raised over the Ballarat Begonia Festival weekend this year, when Choose Tap stainless steel reusable water bottles were sold for $10 each.

Executive officer of WRISC, Libby Jewson values the ongoing support of CHW, which provides services closely connected to her clientele.

“For women that are vulnerable or in hardship because of family violence, when they’re paying bills or even having maintenance done for a dripping tap, they need to deal with sensitive people throughout that process,” she said.

“It’s been fantastic for Central Highlands Water to have that sensitivity and understanding around family violence, supporting us as the local, women’s-only service.

“Having the support of a large community organisation like this, for a second year, is really important. We’re thankful for that.”

CHW managing director, Paul O’Donohue is grateful to those who purchased a bottle over the Labour Day long weekend.

“We are proud to support WRISC and the work they do in our local communities to provide support for women and children in need,” he said.

“WRISC clients are part of our community and this is one of the ways we can assist our vulnerable customers.”

When Choose Tap bottles were sold at the Ballarat Begonia Festival for the first time in 2019, over $4000 was generated, which paid for one of WRISC’s children’s art therapy programs.