ACT of KINDNESS

When I first heard Marion Parsonage speak of her beautiful act of kindness in the schools in Ballarat, and the response from the children and staff, I knew that this would be a life changing experience for everyone who was touched by this simple change in emphasis on a positive action and reward - rather than the emphasis on the negative, "Anti-Bullying" programs that have been trialed in many schools around the country.
 
The philosophy of 'Act of Kindness' and it's application in all walks of life from the school yard to the Corporate office, and the acknowledgement and power of the recognition of kindness to our fellow man and woman as we travel through life, is one of the greatest gifts that Marion could ever hope to impart in her own personal journey to make a difference in the world we live in.
 
It is my greatest honour to be a Patron, and advocate for this wonderful program and initiative.

Dr Jonathon Welch

Founding Music Director
Choir of Hard Knocks
Australian of the Year - Local Hero 2008
ANZAC of the Year - 2008
RMIT Communicator of the Year - 2008
ABC Music Personallity of the Year - 2007