By LACHLAN MOORHEAD
HARTLEY Ridge Kindergarten has received a significant boost to its outdoor equipment following a $1200 grant from Telstra.
The Endeavour Hills preschool has used the money to purchase a range of outdoor play equipment, including hula hoops, climbing frames and a tennis set.
Telstra Country Wide Area General Manager for Melbourne South East Vicky Allen said the grants were widely recognised for making a difference to local children’s organisations.
“The funds really do make a positive and lasting difference to children’s futures and boost the ability of local organisations to support their community,” she said.
“We are proud to be able to help local groups, such as Hartley Ridge Kindergarten, support the skills, talents and development of children.”
Hartley Ridge is just one of three recipients of the fund program from the Casey region, with 625 non-profit organisations across the country sharing in the $750,000 worth of Telstra grants.
The grant recipients were nominated by Telstra employees whose children in their immediate family are actively involved in community organisations.
“It is fantastic to have an initiative such as Telstra’s Kids Fund that encourages employees to support and strengthen their community,” she said.
“It helps connect our staff to the communities where they live and work and make a difference in those communities.”
Previous recipients of Telstra’s Kids Fund grants have included schools, art and culture groups, sport and recreational clubs, disability services and environmental organisations.
