Margie Abbott named patron for not-for-profit group KidsXpress
KidsXpress patron Margie Abbott (AAP)
Margie Abbott has been announced as the patron of not-for-profit organisation KidsXpress.
The organisation is the first of its kind in the world and aims to provide young people who have suffered childhood trauma with creative and valuable ways to cope with their feelings and experiences.
"Early trauma intervention is vital, and KidsXpress' progressive approach is having positive and long-term results," Mrs Abbott said.
The Prime Minister's wife praised the organisation for its intervention strategies, saying they will help to reduce some of the long-term effects suffered by victims that include broken relationships, mental illness and unemployment.
"It costs $2500 to put each child through the program and there are thousands of Australian kids in need of progressive intervention to ensure they have a happier personal, family and community life," KidsXpress CEO and Founder, Margo Ward, said.
Mrs Abbott has a long involvement with a number of charities including the Royal Blind Society and Girl Guides.
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