Australian Border Force Broome Operations visit to SMC and Uniforms for Kids Initiative

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April 8, 2025

On Tuesday, 8 April, members of the Australian Border Force (ABF) Broome Operations visited St Mary’s College, Primary Campus to donate some clothes/uniforms and several activity fun packs for students to support our school readiness program.

The visitors were welcomed by the Yr 6 SRC, Miss Coby, Miss Keryn and Miss Sara.

The Australian Border Force participates in Uniforms for Kids in which their navy blue uniform components are repurposed into children’s clothing, library bags and the like. Home – Uniforms 4 Kids | Australian Charity helping children

SMC received several skirts, shorts and library bags which were very much appreciated.

Joining the Customs personnel was a co-hort of graduate officers who enjoyed a Q and A session with the SRC and the Regional Commander and Regional Director of the WA Australian Border Force. It was an exciting morning for all and a great opportunity to find out more about the work and duties of the Australian Border Force Operations, specific to Broome and the Kimberley region.

A big thank you to Brett Skewes, the Supervisor | Operation Leedstrum of ABF Operations, Broome who initiated the visit.

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