Bettina McMahon

I was an adult volunteer in the Big Sister Big Brother program for three years and was matched with a 'Little Brother'. Andrew and I spent two hours every weekend playing tennis, bushwalking, playing putt putt golf, or working on school assignments.

The Big Sisters Big Brothers program helps young people who face serious adversity; those who have little opportunity to develop positive and supportive relationships with adults. Many are hungry for friendship, guidance and… Show more

I was an adult volunteer in the Big Sister Big Brother program for three years and was matched with a 'Little Brother'. Andrew and I spent two hours every weekend playing tennis, bushwalking, playing putt putt golf, or working on school assignments.

The Big Sisters Big Brothers program helps young people who face serious adversity; those who have little opportunity to develop positive and supportive relationships with adults. Many are hungry for friendship, guidance and acceptance.

The program sets up meaningful, monitored, mentoring matches between adult volunteers and children living with disadvantage, ages 7 through 17.

By positively changing the course of a young person's life, we build resilience and a sense of self-worth that helps them to stay at school, improve their relationships with families and their community which in turn can lead to long-term community benefits like an increase in school retention; school and community safety; and greater employment opportunities.

By connecting a disadvantaged child to a positive role model we can break the cycle of disadvantage.
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I am an elected Director on the Board of Playgroup NSW - an organisation which connects people to strengthen child, family and community wellbeing by engaging families in early childhood development. I was appointed Chair of the Board (President) in August 2016.

More than 750 playgroups affiliated with Playgroup NSW hold around 1,100 playgroup sessions every week. This brings together over 15,000 children each week in NSW who benefit by attending playgroups with parents and carers… Show more

I am an elected Director on the Board of Playgroup NSW - an organisation which connects people to strengthen child, family and community wellbeing by engaging families in early childhood development. I was appointed Chair of the Board (President) in August 2016.

More than 750 playgroups affiliated with Playgroup NSW hold around 1,100 playgroup sessions every week. This brings together over 15,000 children each week in NSW who benefit by attending playgroups with parents and carers.

With an annual income of $3m, Playgroup NSW also runs programs to support culture specific, intergenerational, disability and many other types of playgroups that provide tailored support to families. Show less

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