Officeworks ‘Make a Difference’ Appeal supports Brighter Access!

This month, Officeworks is hosting its annual Make A Difference Appeal to raise money for local causes across Australia. This year’s Appeal will focus on supporting charities – including Brighter Access - that enable children and people with disability to learn, create and connect for a sustainable future.

Brighter Access is one of 15 local community organisations selected by Officeworks store team members to be supported in this year’s Appeal based on what felt most relevant to their local communities.

As a not-for-profit organisation, Brighter Access supports people with disability to live as independently as possible both within their homes and out in the community. This year’s fundraising efforts will facilitate volunteering opportunities for our participants in their communities. 

Brighter Access participants will have an opportunity to feel included in local volunteering efforts and give back across the Hunter, Central Coast, Mid North Coast and New England.

Brighter Access’ Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) space in Inverell, known as ‘The Cottage’ will also benefit from the Make a Difference Appeal.

Now in its sixth year, the Make a Difference Appeal is held as part of Officeworks’ People & Planet Positive Plan commitments to make a positive difference in the communities it operates. Last year’s Appeal raised more than $1 million for 14 charities across Australia. 

Officeworks Managing Director Sarah Hunter said: “At Officeworks, we want to help make bigger things happen for our community, and each year our Make A Difference Appeal provides an opportunity for us to spotlight the important work of local organisations that are close to our hearts.

“The fundraising efforts of our customers and teams this June will help to ensure that these organisations can continue their important work within their local communities and help make a positive difference to the lives of children by enabling them to learn, create and connect.”

For the month of June, customers in Tamworth, Taree, Port Macquarie, Newcastle, Tuggerah, Gosford, Kotara, Warners Bay, Mona Vale, Hornsby and Rutherford will be encouraged donate to the Appeal to support Brighter Access at the check-out in store or online.

To find out more or make a donation visit www.officeworks.com.au/makeadifferenceappeal