Only a few years ago Puddle Jumpers were faced with a major disruption to their charity work with the premises they occupied being sold off. It would have spelled the end for most organisations but Melanie Tate and the vounteers of Puddle Jumpers were not about to let down the kids they help.
There are the quiet achievers and others who are simply a force of nature. If you have seen her regular facebook posts, Melanie Tate does not sit in the quiet corner. She was recently awarded a Pride of South Australia Medal for her work with developing children and young people as well as her recent food supply venture to the needy families in Adelaide. A well deserved recognition to Melanie individually and also to the volunteers of Puddle Jumpers.
For every one award like this there are literally hundreds of stories of people working behind the scenes and helping families across the state. Individuals and agencies that day after day recognise the needs of the community they serve and do their best to support and assist. It is no small effort and the relationship linking these organisations is critical in providing the best and most efficient support.
We would like to congratulate all the agencies and individuals who have worked so tirelessly throughout the year to help other South Australians. You can see them represented on the Affordable SA App.
2018 was a difficult year and we hope that you have a safe and lovely Christmas. We need you back as 2019 is already shaping up to be another big year with new challenges and problems facing families and individuals of South Australia.