The Mutual surprises Dungog Early Literacy with sponsorship of five local children Dungog Shire by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 9, 2025 Anne Higgins presents a Certificate of Appreciation to Madeleine Sinclair from The Mutual Bank. DUNGOG Early Literacy’s commitment to fostering early reading habits has received a holiday boost, thanks to a surprise sponsorship from The Mutual Bank. In a recent presentation, Anne Higgins, Chairperson of Dungog Early Literacy, awarded a Certificate of Appreciation to Madeleine Sinclair, Branch Team Leader of The Mutual Bank’s Dungog Branch. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au It was in recognition of the bank’s support of five children in the “Dolly Parton Imagination Library” initiative for the coming year. The sponsorship ensures these local children will each receive a free, age-appropriate book each month, helping them develop literacy skills and a love for reading. “This kind of support is invaluable,” said Ms Higgins. “It truly enriches our program, allowing us to extend the reach of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and get more books into the hands of young families in our shire.” Dungog Early Literacy continues to partner with community sponsors and volunteers to enrol more children in the program, with the aim of nurturing a reading culture that sets local youngsters on a lifelong path of learning. By Shannon BENTON
