2009 Graduates: FAMILY Impact “I feel I have better depth as a parent“
“My last child was at school in 2013, creating the realisation that time has passed too quickly“
“I now spend more time with family as a result of LBWR“
I’m a much better listener
“I often feel that family is the most important part, and being part of an organisation can be selfish.“
I now value family time more
Family I provide better support to my partner and family in their activities and interests.
“I realised that I needed to do less in order to give more“
If you have a young family, there can be too much pressure
I still feel torn between family, and wanting to give outside of home.
“My whole family now better understands the broad issues within the I now choose to volunteer in the community, but in organsiations that community“ benefit families, and are flexible to family inclusiveness, such as school, and mentoring.
My children have raised funds for charity work in Papua New Guinea
I am able to have discussions with my children about issues such as poverty, homelessness and mental illness
I encourage my children to undertake volunteer activities at school
I’m more available to help my family.
“I am more family focussed“
I now prioritise my family time
I have more empathy and a better understanding of my family
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