Now, it can continue the work after receiving a $10,000 Australian Financial Planning Association Future2 grant to put towards the Esther Caf� program.
The caf� hosts a training program for women and girls enrolled and supported by the Esther Foundation. It is run by the girls who volunteer their time and work to gain on-the-job training and education within the hospitality industry, with all profits from the caf� going toward the Esther Foundation.
Sophie Byrnes (16) has been with the Esther program for eight months and said she had really enjoyed her time working at the caf�.
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READ NOW‘It is my first real job and I have learnt loads about how to operate the till, and developed skills in hospitality and customer service,’ she said.
‘I now have a lot more confidence in my abilities.’