Compassion+Australia

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__**History**__ Compassion was founded by Rev. Everett Swanson when he was in South Korea when he felt compelled to help 35 orphaned children in the Korean conflict. Today compassion has a worldwide ministry where 1.5 million children are reaping the benefits of one man's god given vision.

__**Information**__ Compassion works with kids from when they are born to when they are working. Compassion has over 6000 projects in 26. Every $1 donated %80 goes to program. %20 goes to administration.

Compassion sponsorships gives children shelter, the chance to see a doctor if they are sick, provided food, education and too hear about Jesus' incredible love for them.
 * __What Compassion Does__**

Indigenous children in Australia face many challenges. childhood limitations when they are young. And life expectancy below the national average/ but Janice walker, an indigenous leader, is changing this. In North Queensland Janice has a playgroup which is moving children in to school. Planned learning is making a difference for both kids and parents by improving basic learning, listening skills and fine motor skills. Non-indigenous families are also attending this playgroup, to learn about the indigenous culture through Janice's teaching.

__**Contact Information**__

30 Warabrook Boulevard, Warabrook NSW 2304 Australia

Tel: 1300 22 44 53 Tel: +61 2 4935 5000 Fax: +61 2 4935 5099

Email: compassion@compassion.com.au

Questions? Call us on 1300 22 44 53 Mon to Fri, 9am - 5pm (AEST)


 * __Josiah Mills__**