Appeal raises thousands for Stationery Aid

Above: Officeworks Morayfield team members Kassie Passmore and Emma Hicks during the appeal. 

A not-for-profit organisation that helps relieve poverty and misfortune to disadvantaged school students and their families by donating educational resources is set to receive more than $71,000 to support the important work they do thanks to this year’s Officeworks Make A Difference Appeal.

Stationery Aid was one of 16 community organisations Australia-wide selected by Officeworks store team members to be supported in this year’s Make a Difference Appeal, which was held throughout the month of June.

The appeal encouraged customers to donate at the checkout in-store or online, with more than $71,000 being raised for Stationery Aid nationally, including more than $5000 raised by the Morayfield community.

Stationery Aid Founder Alison Schutt said thanks to the appeal, they can make a big difference in more children's lives. 

“Through our partnership with Officeworks’ Make a Difference Appeal, Stationery Aid will be in a position to support more students than in previous years,” Alison said.

“Every $60 raised will help us provide a full student booklist for a disadvantaged child to start school next year. This provides a student with resources for 12 months of learning at school.

“The funds may also give us an opportunity to build our relationships and partnerships with organisations in rural, regional and remote communities of Australia to assist disadvantaged school students that need it most in these areas.”

Officeworks Morayfield store business manager Kristie Sutton said she was proud to contribute to the impressive figure.

“Officeworks Morayfield is honoured to support Stationery Aid, helping to provide valuable resources and support to carry out their vital work,” Kristie said.

“I would like to thank each and every customer who donated to this year’s Make a Difference Appeal helping to make a positive difference in the lives of Australian children.”

Above: Stationery Aid Founder Alison Schutt. 

Appeal labelled a huge success

In total, thanks to the support and generosity of Officeworks customers and team members nationally, the Make a Difference Appeal raised more than $830,000 to directly help 16 local community organisations whose work supports children to learn, create and connect for a more sustainable future.

Celebrating its seventh year, the Make a Difference Appeal forms part of Officeworks' People and Planet Positive Plan commitment of raising $5 million for local causes between 2020 and 2025.

Almost $6 million has been raised through the annual Make a Difference Appeal since it launched in 2018.

In addition to Stationery Aid, the 2024 Officeworks Make a Difference Appeal raised funds to support CaringKids, Kids Giving Back, Creating Chances, The Backpack Venture, Life Ed, SPEAK UP! Stay Chat TY, Kids4Kids Foundation, OzChild, Treasure Boxes, Backpacks 4 VIC Kids, Kids Under Cover, Les Twentyman, My Room, Waalitj Foundation, and Give Write.

For more information, visit the Officeworks website.