Catholic Education Office staff came together to enjoy a cup of coffee and cake in support of the Cancer Council’s Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. It was an event that held personal significance for many of our staff, having been impacted by cancer in some way.

Office staff baked up a storm, providing many tasty treats for the occasion. Over $1,500 was raised, with much needed funds going towards vital research, support services, prevention programs and advocacy for those impacted by cancer.

Carmel Blake, Inclusion Officer, helped organise the Morning Tea alongside Christine Wanjura, Senior Officer Disability, Wellbeing and Inclusion. She said the occasion was very special as it was the first time staff had been able to gather since the beginning of the pandemic.

“It really touched me that my colleagues congregated to support this worthy cause as it is so close to all of us,” she said. “Each and everyone of us is affected by cancer in some way, whether they have gone through this battle themselves, are about to begin the journey, or have cared for and lost a loved one.”

“It is always important to reach out in this way even for a small donation,” she said.