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\u201cThroughout the Ballarat community, we\u2019ve seen the consequences of the lockdown and its influence on families at risk,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cFamily violence is a significant issue within our community and we need to continue to work hard to keep people safe. WRISC engages with women and children through various specialised programs, supporting victim survivors to be safe and gain independence.<\/p>\n
\u201cLocal business support is very welcomed. Corporate social responsibility is so important in local communities like ours, and I warmly thank Brendan from Quest Ballarat Station for his support.\u201d<\/p>\n
Quest staff lit up their 6.5-metre Christmas tree at the hotel\u2019s entry to mark the handover of the donation last week.<\/p>\n
Mr Du Kamp officially took the reins this December, exactly one year since the Ballarat Station accommodation got its official launch, and encourages the community to drop by and enjoy the tree, even if they\u2019re not checking in to stay.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re looking forward to sharing the magic of Ballarat with tourists this summer. We welcome people to drop by and get a picture out the front with the Christmas tree. You can\u2019t miss it,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
QUEST Ballarat Station is supporting hundreds of women and children in the region who have experienced domestic and family violence. Not-for-profit WRISC Family Violence Support has received a $5000 donation from the hotel, which was presented by new owner Brendan Du Kamp as part of the Quest for a Cause initiative. \u201cAs a newcomer to […]<\/p>\n