For 94 years the community of Manly has supported country children to gain access to much-needed health care.
Building on this strong tradition, Royal Far West will be holding a series of events to show how it is making a difference to country families while raising money to support its programs at the same time.
Tomorrow (March 25), Royal Far West will throw open the doors at Manly from 11am to 3pm and welcome people to look behind the scenes with a stunning archival photo exhibition, history tours, emotional regulation workshops for parents and teachers, a sausage sizzle, games for the kids, Easter eggs, a raffle with fantastic prizes, and VIP guests.
From Monday to Friday the Royal Far West is hosting City to Country Week where the whole Manly community is coming together to raise funds for country kids.
By visiting one or more venues on its trail map (see business list below), people can purchase a special dish or drink with proceeds going towards Royal Far West.
While you are there post a picture of your purchase and #forcountrykids on social media to be in the chance to win one of the daily prizes.
Royal Far West CEO Lindsay Cane said the open day was an opportunity for people to see where and how we work.
“We’re excited to share not only our history and impact of our work, but also to introduce our new facilities, currently under construction,” Ms Cane said.
“We’re grateful for the support of local Manly businesses, and the contribution they are making to fundraising for country kids.”
For more information about the open day, and to download the map visit http://www.royalfarwest.org.au/city-to- country/
Why Royal Far West?
Did you know that children living in remote communities can be up to 10 times more vulnerable than children living in Manly?
When children in rural and remote areas have health and developmental problems, the right help can be a long way away.
This means that they are more likely to struggle at school, have difficulty making friends, hold down a job, experience mental health problems or commit suicide.
With intervention it can be turned around.
It is estimated that last year 100,000 developmentally vulnerable children couldn’t access the health services they needed, because of where they live.
Royal Far West helps to assess, treat and support children and families with access to over 70 medical and allied health professionals.
Royal Far West: City to Country Trail
Support country children by visiting the local businesses in Manly.
- Ben and Jerry’s Manly: Visit Monday to Thursday 10am – 10pm, 25 – 27 South Steyne, and buy any scoop of ice cream.
- Belgrave Cartel: Visit Monday to Tuesday 6am – 3pm, Wednesday to Thursday 6am – 3pm, Belgrave St and buy a Chicken, Pablo or Double Pablo Burger.
- Good Hope: Visit Tuesday to Thursday 4pm - 12am, 1/10 Belgrave St and buy a meat and/or cheese plate.
- North on North Steyne: Visit Tuesday to Thursday 11am - 10pm, L1 49-53 North Steyne and buy a seafood plate.
- Rope and Anchor: Visit Monday to Thursday 6.30am - 3.30pm, 75 The Corso and buy a Benno or Green Eggs and Ham Jaffle.
- The Hold: Visit Tuesday to Thursday 5pm - 12am, 9 Central Avenue and buy a Flagship Burger and any house drink.
- Fika Swedish Kitchen: Visit Monday 7am - 10pm, Tuesday to Thursday 7am - 5pm, 5B Market Lane and buy a cinnamon bun.
- Silo Espresso: Mon - Thurs 5.45am - 5pm 1a 19/17, Sydney Road and buy any two items from 12pm and muffins anytime.
- Manly Pizza & Wine: Wed & Thurs 12pm - 2.30pm and 5pm - 9pm, 4/4-10 Sydney Road and buy any meal.
- Manly Pavilion: Tues - Thurs 12pm - 10pm, West Esplanade and buy a ‘Kir Royale Far West’ Cocktail Special.
- The Lumberjack Trading Co: Mon - Tues 7am - 3pm Wed - Thurs 7am - 10pm, 3/11-27 Wentworth St and buy a banana bread.
- Little Legends: Mon - Thurs 6.15am - 3pm, 7 Rialto Lane and buy a Beach Ball protein ball.
- Hotel Steyne: Mon – Thurs 9am – 3am, 75 The Corso Meat Raffle Friday March 30 from 5pm
