Northern Rivers businesses urged to support community Christmas Carnival

Leading child welfare and care services provider CASPA is inviting Northern Rivers businesses to support its frst ever Christmas Carnival extravaganza. features:

Thousands of people are expected to attend the special family event, which aims to bring the community together to embrace the magic of the season and spread hope during the current cost-of-living crisis.

• Festive market stalls from local businesses selling unique and affordable Christmas gifts

• Live performances from local schools and musicians

• Rides and activities for children, including an infatable obstacle course, slide and jumping castle, and face painting we use it as an allencompassing term that captures the many ways our community comes together over the summer months,” she said. in the lead up to the giving season. not least Eli, who wants to see his mum while she’s in jail just to tell her everything will be ok, and he goes to extraordinary lengths to see her.

Like all good comingof-age stories there are villains and good guys, pitfalls and triumphs as Eli and Gus learn to overcome some of their greatest challenges.

Boy Swallows Universe has won four Australian Book Industry Awards in 2019, including Book of the Year Award, the MUD Literary Prize 2019, UTS Glenda Adams Award for New Writing and Book of the Year at the 2019 Indie Book Awards. The story had me in instantly, notwithstanding the eighties are my decade, but the visual recreation of a time when telephones stayed put, money was cash and cars were boxy, was very real.

Trent Dalton has a unique writing style that translates his characters well.

You can order your copy of Boy Swallows Universe on booktopia. com.au

The carnival has already attracted sponsorship from Summerland Bank, the Commonwealth Bank, Newton Denny Chapelle, and Lean Finance - but additional support is needed and there is still time to get involved.

Taking place on November 30, 12pm to 7pm, at Lismore Turf Club, the event

• Food trucks and yummy treats

• Carnival games

Santa is also expected to put in a special appearance, riding high on the Lismore Rural Fire Service truck.

CASPA CEO Naarah Rodwell said the carnival promised to create lasting memories for families.

“When CASPA talks about Christmas,

“With our inaugural Christmas Carnival, we want to provide our community with an event that centralises joy and optimism as a source of resilience and connection. We want to bring our whole community together, regardless of background or culture, and provide hope at a time of year that can sometimes be challenging.

“In addition to community celebration and connection, this carnival provides a wonderful platform for local businesses to increase their visibility and maximise their sales

“We extend our heartfelt thanks to Summerland Bank and our other generous sponsors, but we still need businesses to join us in bringing this magical event to life.”

CASPA has a variety of sponsorship packages available, starting from as little as $500 - all of which offer increased brand exposure and an opportunity to show your commitment to the community.

Interested businesses should contact: danni. walker@caspa.org.au

For all the details, or to buy a carnival ride pass, please visit Lismore Christmas Carnival Lismore Christmas Carnival (caspa.org.au)