Cadia digs deep to support Christmas Toy Drive

The Salvation Army Christmas Toy Drive got a special delivery of more than 150 toys and gift vouchers on Friday thanks to employees of Newcrest Mining’s Cadia Valley Operations.

Over the past three weeks, Cadia has been collecting toys and gift vouchers donated by employees and contractors through a site-wide toy drive to help local families in need this Christmas.

It’s the second year Cadia has supported the toy drive and the response from staff has been overwhelming.

“Our workforce was very keen to support the toy drive and the fantastic work of the Salvation Army in making Christmas a little brighter for many children across the Orange community,” said a Cadia spokesperson.

“This year, we received more than $1,800 in a range of gift vouchers which will give families the opportunity to personally select presents appropriate to their children’s interests.”

“Our Dollar for Dollar program has helped make the toy donations go even further this year, by matching every toy or gift voucher donated. This has allowed us to provide an additional amount of $3,410 in gift vouchers to support more local families in need.”