The Pyjama Foundation

Service Description

Gives children in Foster Care an opportunity to change the direction of their lives through learning life skills and confidence. A learning-based mentoring program called the Love of Learning Program, which involves matching one adult with one child. Pyjama Angels are matched with a child in foster care. They visit the same child every week, for 1.5 hours to read books aloud, play educational games and work on their numeracy skills. Volunteers help children develop their learning skills.

Hours of Operation

Mon-Thurs 8.30am-4:00pm and Fridays 8:00am - 4:00pm

Accessibility

Referral System

Referral Form on Website. Referrals for children in Foster Care or Kinship. Referrals accepted by Carers, Child Safety Officers, and Foster Agencies and Case Workers.

Service Fees

None

Disability Access

Yes

Organisational Information

Area Served

NSW; QLD; VIC

Parent Organisation

The Pyjama Foundation

Postal Address

PO Box 32

Lutwyche

QLD

4030

Other Information

Volunteering Opportunities

Yes, and Fundraising Opportunities

Last Updated: 27 August 2024