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Big Brothers Big Sisters supporting young Australians
There are few things in life as fulfilling as giving back to the community. At Big Brothers Big Sisters, everyday people help to improve the lives of young Australians through supportive relationships.
Big Brothers Big Sisters has been in Australia for more than 30 years and in that time has helped tens of thousands of young people find acceptance, guidance and friendship. Many of the young people involved with the organisation have faced serious adversity, but the connection with a positive role model has helped to break the cycle of disadvantage.
Ticketmaster’s Managing Director, Maria O’Connor, knows firsthand the value of Big Brother Big Sisters. She has been a Board Member since 2006 and is a passionate supporter of the organisation having acted as a role model for kids.
But like all charities, the organisation can’t operate without the generous support of members of the public. Donations, whether large or small, go a long way to helping young people in the community. On average, 90% of every dollar donated goes directly to making and supporting matches between ‘littles’ and ‘bigs’.
Big Brother Big Sisters knows mentoring vulnerable children builds brighter futures for them and their community. As well as greater confidence in school work and better relationships with family, the organisation has found mentored youths are 52% less likely to skip school, which has an obvious impact on the future of the young people involved in the program.
As well as many other charities, Ticketmaster employees actively work to raise funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters through staff activities such as social events, staff morning teas, fun runs and other fundraisers. All Ticketmaster employees are encouraged to actively engage in philanthropic activities, which is demonstrated by Maria’s involvement with Big Brothers Big Sisters.
For more information about the inspiring work of Big Brothers Big Sisters in Australia, visit their website: www.bigbrothersbigsisters.org.au. Donations can be also be online via the organisation’s website.
