💙 Why We Do What We Do

As a former Psychiatric Nurse, I have seen firsthand the deep and lasting impact that trauma can have on children. The memories and triggers from even a single traumatic event can stay with a young person for life, affecting their development, mental health, and relationships.

That’s why our guiding belief — and our slogan — is:

“We can’t change the situation, but we can change the memory.”

---

🛍️ What Are Resilience Packs?

Our Resilience Packs are thoughtfully prepared care packs designed to support children and young people during emergency or high-stress situations.

Each pack is carefully curated to:

• 🎯 Distract a child from the immediate crisis
• 🤝 Facilitate connection with first responders and carers
• 💗 Provide comfort during frightening or confusing experiences
• 🌱 Encourage healthy coping strategies

---

🧠 Trauma-Informed, Practical, and Inclusive

Every item included in the pack is selected with trauma-informed care principles in mind — offering safe, calming, and engaging tools to help children manage distress.

The packs are designed to be:

✅ Compact, to save space in emergency vehicles

✅ Age and stage appropriate

✅ Gender neutral, to be inclusive of all children

🗣️ A Tool for Connection and Regulation

The Resilience Packs are more than just items in a bag — they are a tool to initiate meaningful conversation, provide the child or young person with choice in how they engage, and support their nervous system in returning to a regulated state.

Importantly, these interactions also create a positive, supportive experience with first responders. This early connection can significantly impact how a young person views authority figures going forward.

🧠 Research shows that a negative perception of people in uniform is linked to a higher likelihood of contact with the justice system later in life.
(Source: JAMA Network, 2021)

By building trust and offering comfort in the moment, we’re not just helping children cope — we’re also laying the foundation for safer, more positive outcomes in the future.

---

Donations For the Road to Resilience Packs can be sent to:

Bendigo Bank Resilience Gift Packs

BSB – 633 000

Account – 162 681 233

🌊 Supporting Flood-Affected Communities — One Trauma Pack at a Time 💙

Behind the scenes of our regular general packs, we’ve taken on something even bigger — an incredible order of over 1,200 Trauma Packs to be distributed across our local region, supporting those still affected by the devastating floods.

This vital project is being led by Women’s Health Goulburn North East, who continue to care for and support flood-affected individuals with a strong focus on mental health strategies and trauma-informed care. We are so proud to play a small role in this important work, and hope that these packs bring a little relief, comfort, and hope.

🙌 A huge shoutout to the amazing students at TRINITY ANGLICAN COLLEGE Albury, who — under the guidance of Elizabeth Williams — have been packing these trauma kits with heart and dedication. Their enthusiasm and willingness to jump in has been a lifesaver!

And of course, we can’t forget our behind-the-scenes heroes — the incredible ladies hand-sewing each and every bag to ensure they are sturdy, professional, and filled with love. Avis, Cathy, and Nikki, you are truly angels on earth. 💫

We couldn’t do this without each and every one of you. THANK YOU. 💛
— Jo xxx

---

Resilience Gift Program Sponsors

SILVER SPONSORS :

$1,000 Per Year

BRONZE SPONSORS :

$250 Per Year

---

ITEMS NEEDED FOR PACKS