Edmund Rice Camps for Kids WA
Laura Thorneloe is an experienced professional with a robust background in marketing, events, and fundraising. Currently serving as the Marketing and Events Manager at Edmund Rice Camps for Kids WA since January 2025, Laura previously worked as a Fundraising and Events Officer at Ngala, enhancing fundraising skills within a small team from February 2017 to November 2024. Laura's diverse experience includes roles as an Admissions Support Officer and Dance Teacher at Ballroom Fit, HR Services and Implementation Manager at Easy Payroll Pty Ltd, Human Resources Officer at Harrier Human Capital, and Office Manager at Tottle Partners, a prestigious law firm. Additionally, Laura began their career as a Senior Receptionist at the West Coast Eagles, gaining valuable experience in corporate event management. Educationally, Laura is pursuing an Associate's degree in Applied Business and Event Management at the University of Tasmania, building on previous diplomas in Management and Business Administration.
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Edmund Rice Camps for Kids WA
Edmund Rice Camps for Kids WA Inc (ERCKWA) is a non-profit community based organisation that serves the needs of WA 'at risk' and vulnerable children aged 7–16 and their families (families who would not otherwise have such opportunities). We achieve this via a variety of developmentally-focused respite programs, including camps. ERCKWA strives to create safe spaces where ‘at risk’ and vulnerable children can thrive and belong, equipping them with strength to overcome adversity and trauma. All ERCKWA programs consist of recreational and educational activities such as team building games, sports, arts and crafts, messy activities and much more! Unique to our programs ERCKWA offer a 1:1 child and young adult Leader ratio, these volunteer Leaders act as friends and mentors to the children in our care. The ERCKWA Leaders are provided with comprehensive training on child protection/safeguarding, behaviour management and how to provide compassionate care to children who may have been through trauma and abuse. They are prepared with the skills required to support participants, but we also aim to inspire a passion and commitment to social change. Our volunteer Leaders give children their full, undivided attention; affirm them for basic things such as sharing a ball in soccer; sit down at mealtimes and ask children how their day was; at ERCKWA it all comes down to positive relationships. Children on ERCKWA programs have the opportunity to spend quality time with awesome young adult mentors. Our goal is to have them leave our programs in a positive mental state while building confidence, social connections, and community cohesiveness.