Two specialist schools, Eastern Ranges School in Ferntree Gully and Glenallen School in Glen Waverley welcomed the Rapid Relief Team (RRT) to serve breakfast and lunch as part of the International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD), on 3 December to promote awareness, understanding and acceptance.
RRT is a charitable arm of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, founded in 2013 provides food, donations and welfare support to frontline workers, emergency services and communities.
It has over 16,000 volunteers worldwide.
Several of its volunteers served a cooked breakfast and barista-made coffee at Eastern Ranges School before firing up the barbecue for Signature Burgers at Glenallen School.
Boronia Local Team Leader and a father of a Glenallen student, Josh Grace said the occasion carried personal significance.
“People living with disabilities are navigating a world that isn’t designed for them, but they deserve equal opportunities and respect just like everyone else,” Mr Grace said.
“Living with a disability can be challenging, but the staff at schools like Glenallen do a wonderful job to support these special kids.”
“The Rapid Relief Team thought International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) was a great opportunity to thank those who dedicate their careers to making a better world for people with disability.”
Eastern Ranges School principal, Sam Silverwood said staff were genuinely touched by the gesture.
“We were so delighted to have RRT approach us with the offer of free breakfast and coffee in honour of International Day of People with a Disability,” Mr Silverwood said.
“The staff greatly appreciated the gesture and the RR team were so positive and encouraging.”
“Was definitely a great way to start the day.”
