About the project
The Little Village Project is a community-led initiative auspiced by Kindred Spirits Enterprises (KSE) that supports vulnerable children in the Latrobe Valley. Founded by youth worker and counsellor Ben Tunks in 2019, the project supports primary schools by raising funds to provide timely, evidenced-based interventions to help their disadvantaged students flourish.
Under the guidance of KSE and a dedicated advisory group, the project funded its first intervention at Stockdale Road in 2020 and expanded to Grey Street and Tanjil South primary schools in 2023. Kosciuszko Street Primary School became the fourth expansion school in 2024 and Liddiard Road primary joined soon after. In four years, the project has supported more than 100 students by offering a range of services, including mental health care, speech and occupational therapy, and sensory support.
These supports help eliminate barriers that are holding students back from engaging with their learning. The community-funded interventions enable the students to actively participate in classes and other activities, ultimately fostering a brighter and more promising future for each child.
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