Time was running out – Tahkiesha King had encountered an unexpected hitch in her university enrolment plans. And she didn’t know whom to turn to for support.
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Tahkiesha was recently offered a place at the University of Western Sydney to study criminology, majoring in policing.
Being a Cessnock girl meant that she needed accommodation in Sydney and she was excited and comforted to be allocated on campus accommodation.
The catch was an advance payment to secure the accommodation before it was snapped up by other students.
Pooling her resources, Tahkiesha called to make her accommodation payment, only to find she had been incorrectly advised of the required amount.
Tahkiesha sought advice from the Samaritans at Cessnock, where senior worker Lesley Radnidge exhausted all avenues of support.
Lesley phoned Cessnock Wine Country Lions Club, who didn’t hesitate for one moment – they stepped in immediately, providing additional funds to assist with Tahkiesha’s accommodation and initial university expenses.
Tahkiesha was moved to tears – both overwhelmed by the amazing support from Cessnock Wine Country Lions Club and excited to be empowered to begin her dream of a tertiary education.
Tahkiesha was named the Cessnock LGA’s Young Person of the Year at the 2013 Regional Youth Services Awards and is a talented public speaker.
She is now looking forward to her time at university and the many career opportunities her specialist degree will provide.
