Moama Grammar students Jordan Dalziel, 17, and Alby Bull, 12, led a Christmas hamper drive for Anglicare, providing 70 hampers to the charity organisation.
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Jemma Jones
For those sleeping rough, a public holiday doesn't mean the struggle stops.
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The community at Moama Anglican Grammar has rallied together to provide 70 Christmas hampers to Anglicare, proving that “connection is everything” during the festive season.
It’s an annual tradition for the school, guided by its school chaplain, reverend Tim Bowles, and bolstered by the community of generous families.
Behind every successful school fundraising drive are passionate student leaders, and this year Jordan Dalziel and Alby Bull stepped up to inspire their peers.
Jordan, set to become the school’s community spirit captain in 2026, was determined to lead by example and inspire fellow students to contribute, sparking an incredible wave of generosity.
The overwhelming response filled 70 hampers to the brim with everything from cereal, chocolate and baked beans to all the special ingredients needed for a proper Christmas feast.
Just a few of the 70 hampers given to Anglicare by Moama Anglican Grammar.
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JORDAN TOWNROW
Despite the challenges involved, Jordan described being part of the project as “really fun” and deeply rewarding.
It was so fun that when presenting the hampers to Anglicare community support worker Chris Adam, Jordan asked if there were any volunteer positions, wanting to continue her work into next year.
Ms Adam said Anglicare was “overwhelmed” with the support shown by the school’s community.
She said many people experiencing homelessness that Anglicare supported “don’t expect anything”, making even basic necessities incredibly meaningful to them.
“You don't stop living just because it's public holiday … their wants and needs are still not being fulfilled,” Ms Adam said.
“Connection is everything when you think the whole world is against you.”
She said she was glad there were communities like Moama Grammar who could give back like they did.
“It's just important the sense of community that we instil in kids who are the next generation coming up to be able to give back,” she said.
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