Kororo Public School raises $9,800 in prizes

A RAFFLE has been launched to support a wellbeing officer role at Kororo Public School, with almost $10,000 worth of prizes up for grabs.

The Kororo Public School P&C’s “Support Kororo, Win Big!” raffle will be drawn on Wednesday, 17 December.
Entries close at 4pm that day.

It’s the local school P&C’s biggest community raffle yet, with prizes donated entirely by local families and businesses – a powerful display of generosity at a time when many in the community are feeling the pinch.

More than 70 prizes have been contributed for the raffle and tombola, ranging from vouchers and experiences to major prize packs.

P&C President Josie Carin said she is “absolutely overwhelmed” by the response, especially at a time when “everyone’s doing it tough”.

“The way our community has stepped up for our kids has been nothing short of incredible,” Ms Carin said.

“Every prize in this raffle has been donated.

“That says everything about the heart of this community.”

Funds raised from the raffle will go directly towards supporting the school’s Wellbeing Officer, a position the P&C helps co-fund.

The role provides emotional support, small-group programs, wellbeing initiatives, and connection for students across all year levels.

Funds will also contribute to a range of priority projects on the school’s wish list, including items such as a new sound system, upgraded learning resources, and other student-focused improvements.

Ms Carin said the raffle has a far greater purpose than winning prizes alone.

“Every ticket helps fund the wellbeing support our students rely on, and it helps us deliver important upgrades that benefit the whole school.

“It’s a community effort that directly supports our kids.”

With so many businesses contributing – from cafés, fitness centres and trades to tourism operators and local retailers – the P&C is encouraging families across the Coffs Coast to support the businesses who have supported Kororo Public School.

“These businesses have backed our school when it matters,” Ms Carin said.

“This Christmas, we’re asking the community to return the favour and shop locally.

“Supporting them keeps our community strong.”

The P&C also acknowledged the enormous effort behind the scenes, with committee members spending weeks contacting businesses, coordinating prizes, creating promotional materials, and preparing the raffle launch.

“Our P&C committee has worked tirelessly to make it a reality, and their dedication deserves to be celebrated,” Ms Carin said.

Tickets and details: rafflelink.com.au/korororaffle2025.

By Andrea FERRARI