Second Chances https://www.secondchances.org.au Restoring Hope Wed, 08 Apr 2026 01:36:47 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.secondchances.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/cropped-Second-Chances-LOGO-Trans-BG-Web-1-1-32x32.png Second Chances https://www.secondchances.org.au 32 32 Summer Restoring News : Are you an Angel? https://www.secondchances.org.au/summer-restoring-news-are-you-an-angel/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:12:32 +0000 https://www.secondchances.org.au/?p=6209

Become an Angel this Christmas. You can bring Joy and connection with family in some of the most vulnerable children’s lives in South Australia, through our Christmas Angels program. Plus, catch up on the latest developments happening in our organisation.

To read more, click Download Summer Restoring Newsletter PDF or to see previous editions go to Restoring Newsletters.

To help make a difference with Christmas Angels this Christmas, click Donate Now.
Your support empowers us to impact vulnerable families, enabling parents to give their children Christmas gifts in person, during visiting times across six State prisons.

Donate Now to Christmas Angels
Donate to Christmas Angels

]]> Spring Restoring News https://www.secondchances.org.au/spring-restoring-news/ Tue, 16 Sep 2025 13:25:51 +0000 https://www.secondchances.org.au/?p=6193 In this Spring edition of Second Chances Restoring, our Executive Director Glenn discusses the next ten years. Highlights from our Never too Young to Lead Mentoring Camp and much more.

To read more click Download Winter Restoring Newsletter PDF or to see previous editions go to Restoring Newsletters.

To help us continue the good work click Donate Now.
Your support empowers us to continue visiting prisoners, mentoring children of prisoners  and supporting some of our society’s most vulnerable people.

Donate Now to where it's most needed
Second Chances Restoring News Spring 2025.
]]> Winter Restoring News https://www.secondchances.org.au/winter-restoring-news/ Wed, 11 Jun 2025 08:07:00 +0000 https://www.secondchances.org.au/?p=6120 In this Winter edition of Second Chances Restoring, we introduce our Social enterprise Manager Sam and see how social enterprises can impact our community. Our CEO Helen has a big announcement, as she reflects on the past 10 years leading Second Chances SA. Kim Pienaar carries on the banner, and is appointed General Manager.
Highlights from our Teen girls Mentoring Camp and much more.

To read more click Download Winter Restoring Newsletter PDF or to see previous editions go to Restoring Newsletters.

To help us continue the good work click Donate Now.
Your support empowers us to continue visiting prisoners, mentoring children of prisoners  and supporting some of our society’s most vulnerable people.

Donate Now to where it's most needed
]]> Autumn Restoring News :691 Children thank you for being an Angel! https://www.secondchances.org.au/autumn-restoring-news-691-children-thank-you-for-being-an-angel/ Sun, 16 Mar 2025 07:53:00 +0000 https://www.secondchances.org.au/?p=6118 In this Autumn edition of Second Chances SA Restoring, we see the joy Christmas Angels brings. With your generosity, families shared the joy of Christmas with a record number of children receiving gifts! Thank you!
We are commemorating 10 years of restoring hope! and much more.

To read more click Download Autumn Restoring Newsletter PDF or to see previous editions go to Restoring Newsletters.

To help us continue the good work click Donate Now.
Your support empowers us to continue visiting prisoners, mentoring children of prisoners  and supporting some of our society’s most vulnerable people.

Donate Now to where it's most needed
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]]> Summer Restoring News: You can be an Angel! https://www.secondchances.org.au/6036-2/ Sun, 08 Dec 2024 12:26:32 +0000 https://www.secondchances.org.au/?p=6036 Become an Angel this Christmas. You can bring Joy and connection with family in some of the most vulnerable children’s lives in South Australia, through our Christmas Angels program. Plus, catch up on the highlights of what has been happening in our organisation.

To read more, click Download Summer Restoring Newsletter PDF or to see previous editions go to Restoring Newsletters.

To help make a difference with Christmas Angels this Christmas, click Donate Now.
Your support empowers us to impact vulnerable families, enabling parents to give their children Christmas gifts in person, during visiting times across six State prisons.

Donate Now to Christmas Angels

Donate to Christmas Angels

]]> Spring Restoring News: Care Packages for Caregivers https://www.secondchances.org.au/spring-restoring-news-care-packages-for-caregivers/ Mon, 02 Sep 2024 13:34:41 +0000 https://www.secondchances.org.au/?p=6018 In this Spring edition of Second Chances SA Restoring, Second Chances Furniture Warehouse has a new location. We continue to provide both ‘furniture packages’ and
‘care packages’ for those who’ve been homeless and victims of domestic violence. Have you considered Spring Cleaning with purpose? Your quality used items can make a difference in the lives of others doing it tough.

To read more click Download Spring Restoring Newsletter PDF or to see previous editions go to Restoring Newsletters.

To help us continue the good work in the lives of children and families with a parent in prison, click Donate Now.
Your support empowers us to continue visiting prisoners, mentoring children of prisoners  and supporting some of our society’s most vulnerable people.

Donate Now to where it's most needed

]]> Winter Restoring News: Furniture Warehouse is on the move https://www.secondchances.org.au/winter-restoring-news-furniture-warehouse-is-on-the-move/ Mon, 10 Jun 2024 03:39:43 +0000 https://www.secondchances.org.au/?p=5999 In this Winter edition of Second Chances SA Restoring, Second Chances Furniture Warehouse is on the move. CEO Helen discusses the importance of staying the course to continue making a difference, by supporting the children of prisoners. Go Active Mentoring Camps provide a camping experience, building connection and character development with a family of 8 children headed by a courageous Grandmother, and much more.

To read more click Download Winter Restoring Newsletter PDF or to see previous editions go to Restoring Newsletters.

To help us continue the good work in the lives of children and families with a parent in prison, click Donate Now.
Your support empowers us to continue visiting prisoners, mentoring children of prisoners  and supporting some of our society’s most vulnerable people.

Donate Now to where it's most needed

]]> Autumn Restoring News: Thank you for becoming an Angel https://www.secondchances.org.au/autumn-restoring-news-thank-you-for-becoming-an-angel/ Mon, 03 Jun 2024 12:47:24 +0000 https://www.secondchances.org.au/?p=5997 In this Autumn edition of Second Chances SA Restoring, we see the joy Christmas Angels brings. With your generosity, families shared the joy of Christmas. We see our Summer GoActive Mentoring Camps creating opportunities for character development, family bonding and much more.

To read more click Download Autumn Restoring Newsletter PDF or to see previous editions go to Restoring Newsletters.

To help us continue the good work click Donate Now.
Your support empowers us to continue visiting prisoners, mentoring children of prisoners  and supporting some of our society’s most vulnerable people.

Donate Now to where it's most needed

]]> Summer Restoring News: Becoming an Angel is easy! https://www.secondchances.org.au/summer-restoring-news-becoming-an-angel-is-easy/ Mon, 04 Dec 2023 13:05:55 +0000 https://www.secondchances.org.au/?p=5918 In Summer Restoring News, find out how to become an Angel this Christmas. You can bring Joy and excitement in some of the most vulnerable childrens lives in South Australia, through our Christmas Angels program. Plus, catch up on the highlights of what has been happening in our organisation.

To read more, click Download Summer Restoring Newsletter PDF or to see previous editions go to Restoring Newsletters.

To help make a difference with Christmas Angels this Christmas, click Donate Now.
Your support empowers us to impact vulnerable families, enabling parents to give their children Christmas gifts in person, during visiting times across six State prisons.

Donate Now to Christmas Angels

Donate to Christmas Angels

]]> Spring Restoring News: Words Cannot Express… https://www.secondchances.org.au/spring-restoring-news-words-cannot-express/ Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:51:06 +0000 https://www.secondchances.org.au/?p=5879 In our Spring edition of Second Chances SA Restoring, we have much to be grateful for. We are overwhelmed by the generosity of our supporters. GoActive Family Support receives a two-year contract, and much more!

To read more click Download Spring Restoring Newsletter PDF or to see previous editions go to Restoring Newsletters.

To help us continue the good work click Donate Now.
Your support empowers us to continue visiting prisoners, mentoring children of prisoners  and supporting some of our society’s most vulnerable people.

Donate Now to where it's most needed

Donate Now

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