Warrnambool resident and athletics champ Nathan Krepp is all smiles today after finding out he is the recipient of OzChild's A Chance to Shine program. The 18 year-old, whose specialties are discus and shot put, is receiving $1500 through OzChild's A Chance to Shine program to help support an opportunity to go to Italy and Germany with Athletics Australia and represent Australia in the Under 20 Mannheim Tour for 2013.

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Publication: Packenham-Berwick Gazette
Date: 12 December 2012
Page: 10 (People in Profile)

OzChild's CEO Tony Pitman talks to Danielle Galvin about the growing organisation, the highlights of his career and about the next chapter - his life after retirement in Bunyip.

Through the eyes of a child

Publication: Dandenong Leader
Date: 22 October 2012
Page: 8 (News)

Rebecca David reports on the acute shortage of foster parents in Victoria and the difficulty faced to retain carers and volunteers. With a growing demand of children requiring care, there is an increasing need to create awareness about the importance of foster homes.

Hands up to show you care

Publication: The Age
Date: 18 July 2011
Page: 13 (The Zone)

"Tony Pitman is the CEO of OzChild and a champion of children's rights.

The effects of child abuse are so devastating, says children's champion Tony Pitman, that early education ............"

When silence is not an option

Publication:  The Age
Date:  1 August 2011
Page: 15 (The Zone - Hot Button)

When silence is not an option - excerpts from Tony Pitman's online chat session.

Publication:  Sydney Morning Herald (Online)
Date:  18 July 2011

When silence is not an option - including live chat with Tony Pitman

Publication:  Greater Dandenong Weekly
Date:  13 July 2011
Page:  1 Cover story

Becoming a foster carer is a daunting prospect, but those who have made the leap say they wouldn't change a thing.  Sarah O'Connor reports on the need for more families.

Open your heart