Silent Auction - Supporting A Start in Life
The Silent Auction, held during the Conference Dinner on 21 August 2025, was a tremendous success, raising $10,000 for our chosen local charity, A Start in Life.
Each year, the AIPIO Board selects a charity that it feels provides important and invaluable assistance to the community. In 2025, we were proud to support A Start in Life, an Australian education charity that has been helping young people overcome barriers to learning since 1923. Their mission is simple yet powerful: to ensure every student has the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their background or circumstances.
The funds raised will help A Start in Life continue delivering personalised support for students experiencing financial hardship—providing essentials such as school uniforms, tutoring, technology, mentoring, and opportunities for career exploration and extracurricular involvement. For over a century, the charity has supported more than 7,000 young Australians in achieving academic, personal, and professional success.
We are grateful to everyone who contributed to the Silent Auction and helped us support this life-changing cause. Together, we are shaping brighter futures for the next generation.
Wid arrived in Australia as a child facing financial hardship and the challenges of starting over in a new country. With the support of A Start in Life, she completed high school, went on to study law, and is now a successful lawyer and founder of her own firm. Her story is a powerful reminder that with the right support, education can transform lives.
