As families start to get ready for the school year ahead, CatholicCare’s School Savvy CQ program is back again and stepping up to help with the financial stress of back-to-school preparations.
Starting on Monday January 13 the School Savvy pop-up shop will open its doors to offer affordable school stationery supplies, pre-loved school uniforms and free basic back-to-school haircuts.
“School Savvy is about reducing the financial burden on families that can come with the January back-to-school period,” said Flavia Prospero, CatholicCare’s General Manager for Mediation Services.
The program is designed to make sure that all children have the opportunity to access what they need, regardless of their family’s financial circumstance.
“School Savvy is our community’s commitment to local families - that we’re here to support them no matter what struggles they are facing,” Flavia said.
“Seeing children pick out their school items, with their families knowing that everything in our pop- up is affordable, is a big relief for a lot of people. Our prices generally range between one to five dollars.
“No child should have to worry about not having the right equipment or the right uniform on their first day of school. That’s why School Savvy is here.”
Mackay’s School Savvy pop-up shop will open at St. Patrick’s Senior Campus Hall on January 13 at 7am and be open until January 15.
The School Savvy pop-up shop is open to the public and does not have an eligibility criteria.
Availability of free haircuts is based on qualified volunteers and will vary.
“It’s really thanks to our sponsors and supporters that we’re able to keep our pop-up shop stocked and our doors open to everyone in need,” Flavia said.
“Their incredibly generous support is what helps us continue to bring School Savvy to local families.
“Platinum program sponsors Champ Group in particular, here in Mackay, have been absolutely incredible. Their continued support in 2025 makes such a difference to our community and we cannot thank them enough.”
For more information, find School Savvy CQ on Facebook.
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