LOCAL Indigenous children celebrated NAIDOC Week by unveiling their artwork on display yesterday at Shepparton Family and Financial Services (SFFS), in Naomi Street, with a message that financial support and education is available for people that experience hardship.
The young artists have been busy submitting artwork for the exhibition for the last three months, and that artwork will now become the public face of a new community-led push to build financial independence amongst Indigenous families in the Goulburn Valley.
The children’s artwork will be displayed in the SFFS offices for the public to view over the next two weeks, and feature on brochures and information that aim to educate families on the assistance available.
“The financial education and support services that we provide at SFFS can make crucial changes in building financial independence for those that are facing hardship,” SFFS General Manager Jenny Elvey said.
“We received ‘The Indigenous Money Network’ grant from Good Shepherd and NAB, which has allowed us to create an exciting family-focused art show we hope will spark interest.”
“This will result in various forms of financial education for the community, including information and access to No Interest Loans (NILs) that can be transformational for vulnerable families.”
SFFS can help local families start the process for applying for no and low interest loans to help purchase essential goods and services like household appliances, medical expenses, cars or computers, items that make a big difference to people’s lives.
The artwork is currently on display 1 Naomi St, Shepparton.
