b'Growing in confidence and kindnessNate is one of many children we work alongside to build resilience, confidence and leadership skills. Creating a summer of fun, friends and fondNate was exhausted when he got home but memories, our Wimmera Support for Familiesseeing that smile when he got off the bus - and Communities team held a 3-nightand the self-confidence he now carries with camp for local children at the Roses Gaphim - makes up for all of the grumpiness in Recreational Centre.the world, says Brydie, whose 12-year-old son Over 40 children between 9 and 12 years oldattended the camp. attended the camp, building leadership skillsMy husband and I cannot thank the Uniting through exciting activities.staff enough for the care, attention, kindness Focusing on gratitude, resilience, optimism,and support they gave Nate. wellbeing and trust, the children enjoyedI really do feel this has been a life-changing dedicated time to learn, grow and have funexperience for him. with friends.The photo accompanying this story is for illustrative purposes At the end of each day, the children wereonly. It is not a photo of the person featured in this story.presented with cards representing the Uniting values, recognising the positive behaviours they had displayed. Uniting Vic.Tas Annual Report 2020-2021 17'