february-2010

JETSTAR STAFF CATCH THE
STARKIDS FUNDRAISING BUG!
Late last year, Jetstar staff from the Melbourne
and Avalon offi ces took part in the 2009 Great
Australian Run around Albert Park, raising over
AU$1,700 for the StarKids program. Th e Sunday
event, opened by Olympic gold medallist and
middle-distance champion Cathy Freeman,
saw more than 3,000 people brave the soggy
Melbourne weather, chasing their best times for
the 15km run. Head offi ce staff in Melbourne
Jetstar staff gearing up for the Great
Australian Run INSET: Almost there...
children supported by StarKids on projects
like the Assistance Support and Protection
(ASAP) project in Thailand. ASAP works
to provide a range of support services and
education programs to vulnerable women
and children, to help keep them from falling
prey to human traffi ckers in this part of Asia.
Jetstar staff are supportive and genuinely
passionate about the StarKids projects in the
region, and in Australia. They’re doing their
bit to ensure this partnership with World
Vision is having a positive impact on the lives
of vulnerable children in the areas where
Jetstar works.
Recently, staff have been hard at work,
fundraising for StarKids and helping to raise
its profi le.
StarKids is a partnership between Jetstar and
World Vision raising money for projects in
Australia and South-East Asia that positively
impact children and families living in poverty.
also held a fundraiser barbecue recently,
donating the proceeds raised from lunchtime
sausages and drinks to StarKids.
Jetstar staff are genuinely passionate about
the impact being made through StarKids, and
hope that this is one bug their passengers also
catch! Passengers are always welcome to donate
to StarKids via the envelope in your seat pocket
which can then be passed to cabin crew.
YOU CAN HELP
Vulnerable children need our help.
The StarKids partnership between
Jetstar and World Vision was
formed to help children enjoy a
brighter future.
You can support StarKids by
donating loose change in the
donation envelope located in your
seat pocket.
Let your small change
create change!
ABOUT STARKIDS
Tim Costello, CEO World Vision
How did StarKids come about?
StarKids is a humanitarian partnership
between World Vision Australia and Jetstar.
Th e partnership supports community-based
development projects in Australia and across
Asia and aims to improve the lives of families
living in poverty. It’s about giving children a
brighter future.
What does StarKids aim to achieve?
StarKids aims to raise AU$3 million
in three years. Th e support given to
World Vision through StarKids will
go towards transforming the lives of
vulnerable children.
How can Jetstar passengers help?
Your donations would be most welcome!
Please place your small change (all currencies)
in the StarKids envelope located in your seat
pocket. Th e money collected from Jetstar
passengers will be given to World Vision
Australia for community development
projects in Australia and Asia. You can also
donate online at www.jetstar.com/starkids
Where can I get more information about
World Vision projects?
Visit www.worldvision.com.au
or www.jetstar.com/starkids for
more information.
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