Charity swing

BUSINESSES will support their future workforce at this month’s Take a Swing for Charity golf day.
Registrations are now open for the South East Business Networks (SEBN) event, which has raised more than $200,000 for local charities over the past five years.
This year, the State Schools Relief Fund will use the cash to distribute school uniforms, clothing and shoes to disadvantaged children in Greater Dandenong, Casey and Cardinia.
SSR chief executive Stephen Iles said bullies often targeted students without the right uniform and this could make them disengage.
He expected demand from the south-east to increase 10-fold this year because the Education Maintenance Allowance would no longer be available to parents.
The fund spent $91,500 dressing 1100 students in the three municipalities last year.
“Whether you are a golfer or not, there are a number of ways you can support this great charity event,” SEBN manager Sandra George said.
“Participating in the after-golf dinner and auction, offering auction items or just donating money are all ways that non-players can support this cause.”
Ms George is hoping to break the event’s $50,000 fund-raising record.
“We guarantee a day of fun and engagement with fellow businesses,” she said.
The event will take place at the Sandhurst Club, 600 Thompsons Road, Sandhurst, from 11.30am on Monday 23 February.
Individual and corporate packages are available. Book by Friday 13 February.
Email sebn@cgd.vic.gov.au or call 8571 1576 to get involved.