1600 Gold Coast kids now safer as Von Bibra donates $46,082 to Bravehearts

MORE than 1600 Gold Coast kids are now safer after attending Bravehearts’ personal safety education program thanks to a partnership with Gold Coast auto dealer Von Bibra.

Since the inception of the community initiative in January this year, Von Bibra has donated $46,082 to Bravehearts, including a cheque presentation last week for $20,882.

It’s part of a sponsorship deal worth up to $60,000 per year with funds going directly to Gold Coast education and counselling programs with Von Bibra able to see real results of its philanthropy in the community.

This vital support has enabled Bravehearts to reach 1600 Gold Coast kids aged from 3-8 with its Ditto Keep Safe Adventure Show since February. The program is delivered in childcare centres and lower primary and will reach a further 3580 children before the end of the year – totalling 5180 local kids over 12 months who will be safer, educated and more aware.

By the end of the year almost 25,000 children in SEQ will know about protective behaviour safety education.

Von Bibra’s support has also ensured Bravehearts’ team of psychologists can meet community demand for specialist counselling services. Since January it has delivered 697 counselling sessions to Gold Coast survivors of child sexual assault – 460 in the last three months.

Bravehearts Founder and Executive Director Hetty Johnston applauded Von Bibra for its continued support of Gold Coast children.

“We congratulate and thank Warren, Wade and all of the staff, who are now a part of the important work that Bravehearts does in protecting Australian kids,” said Ms Johnston.

“Without their amazing continued support this would not be possible. On behalf of more than 5000 Gold Coast children who this year will directly benefit as a result of this partnership, we say a big thank you.”

Von Bibra is a long-standing and reputable Gold Coast business incepted in 1938 and is owned and managed by Warren Von Bibra and son Wade. It has four locations - Southport, Ferry Rd, Helensvale and Robina.

Car buying customers at the Group’s four dealerships are given a choice to donate $20.00 from the sale to either Bravehearts or its other beneficiary Animal Welfare League.

Bravehearts is Australia’s leading child protection organisation. It’s vision is to make Australia the safest place in the world to raise a child by 2020.