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Volunteers are essential for the running of our services and are highly valued. Volunteering with OzChild is a rewarding and enriching experience.

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Sarah is a Media Adviser at EPA Victoria and is involved in issues management.  Previously she worked at a consumer marketing agency across branding, media and PR.

Sarah has worked as a journalist for community newspapers in Melbourne and Sydney, as well as in production roles for free to air and subscription television.

Sarah is also a trained business systems auditor.

EPA Victoria: www.epa.vic.gov.au

OzChild has a history of helping children which dates back to 1851. Today, the organisation is continuing to build on this strong foundation, with around 170 staff and 500 volunteers.

We run multidisciplinary and culturally aware programs across a range of areas to strengthen the potential and life opportunities of Australian children. Services include foster care, kinship care, child and family support, disability, training and consulting, outreach services, school and community support and youth pathways.

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Tannesha

Tannesha, aged 4, was living with her mother, Abby, who was dealing with mental health and drug abuse issues.  Abby was unable to provide a safe and stable home, and Tannesha was placed in out of home care.  Tannesha was traumatised by being placed out of her mother's care and became withdrawn and refused all food.

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