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ALBURY GOLD CUP BREAKFAST & BARRIER DRAW
The Australian Industry Group presents its 2nd Annual Charity Business Breakfast; where proceeds will be donated back to the local community through Border Trust.
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER - Mr INNES WILLOX, Director – International and Government Relations, Australian Industry Group
Mr Willox is currently the director of international and government relations for the Australian Industry Group. He has policy and advocacy responsibility across the federal and state government systems including economics, trade, defence, climate change, industrial relations and communications and technology issues. He has held this position since September 2008.
Previously, Mr Willox served as the Australian Consul General to Los Angeles from 2006 to 2008.
Mr Willox has also worked extensively both in the government and private sectors. He served as chief of staff to the Australia Minister for Foreign Affairs 2004 to 2006; senior manager of global public affairs for Singapore Airlines based in Singapore (2000-04) where he was responsible for communications and regulatory issues; senior adviser to the Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs (1997-2000); the senior federal political correspondent for The Age (1993-97); diplomatic editor of The Age (1993-1994) and chief of staff of The Age (1991-93).
He is also on the board of Windermere - the oldest community-based child and family support services organisation in Australia.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 21, 2012 Arrival: 7.30am Breakfast: 7.45am – 9.30am
WHERE: Albury Commercial Club, Stanley Room
COST: Ai Group Member $39.50, Non-Ai Group Member $42.50
ALBURY WODONGA BRIDAL FAIR
Border Trust is delighted to have been chosen as the recipient charity for this year's Lake Hume Resort Bridal Fair.
BORDER TRUST SHOWCASE 2011
Held on 26 November, The Border Trust held its annual SHOWCASE.
We announced the recipients of the 2011 Border Trust Community Grants, Back to Reality Foundation Grants and the Albury Wodonga YWCA "Young Women Leading Change" Grants.
We celebrated the achievements of our past recipients showcasing projects awarded via Grants in 2010:
- "Young Mums Bubbalicious Program" from the Greater Hume Shire Council
- "Girls on the Go Project" from YES Youth & Community Services
- "Eat Well Do Well Project" from Albury Wodonga Community College, &
- "All Abilities Gala Showcase" from Music Ability Inc.
Border Trust wishes to thank the generous support of Albury Wodonga Community College for hosting this event.
SIMON MCKEON - AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR
On Friday 4 October 2011, Border Trust in partnership with Hume Building Society, was host to Simon McKeon, Australian of the Year 2011 at a fundraising event to support the Border Trust $100,000 Challenge.
Mr McKeon visited the region to speak about his passion for giving time and expertise to charity organisations and his role as Australian of the year. He discussed corporate philanthropy and the way giving to the community sector offers great rewards and self satisfaction.
This event, hosted by Mr John Walker, was enjoyed by a local audience at Butter Factory Theatre, Lincoln Causeway, Wodonga.
Border Trust wishes to thank its supporters Hume Building Society, Hot House Theatre, Wodonga TAFE and Fleming Muntz Solicitors Albury Wodonga who contributed to the success of this event.
AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIES GROUP ALBURY GOLD CUP BREAKFAST
March 2011 - The Australian Industry Group Albury held the inaugural Älbury Gold Cup Charity Breakfast with special guest Speaker, CEO of AIG - Heather Ridout (pictured right).
The breakfast held at the Albury Commercial Club donated funds to Border Trust.
Border Trust wishes to thank all those who attended, Australian Industry Group and the Commercial Club Albury for their wonderful support.
BORDER TRUST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TURNS FIVE
2010 marked the fifth anniversary of Border Trust and the significant achievement of the distribution of over $200,000 to border communities through a range of grants programs and partnerships
Border Trust has received valued philanthropic support from individuals, businesses and Local Government in support of its' Community Grants programs.
On Wednesday 1 December 2010 Border Trust members and supporters gathered to celebrate the achievements of the past five years with with the
INAUGURAL BORDER TRUST SHOW CASE, featuring projects that have been funded through Border Trust activities.
Those attending were treated to an overview of five projects previously funded through Border Trust Community Small Grants programs. Grant recipients from Belvoir Special School, Corryong Neighbourhood House, Yackandandah Cemetery Trust, Vision Australia and MusicAbility Incorporated shared stories of the benefits that the funding has brought to their communities.
LAUNCH of ALBURY WODONGA YWCA "YOUNG WOMEN LEADING CHANGE" Grant Program
The launch of the first round of funding for the new community grants program "YOUNG WOMEN LEADING CHANGE" was held at the offices of Border Trust, Albury, on Wednesday 4 November 2009.
Grants available to community groups seeking money to fund innovative programs aimed at life changing outcomes for women and girls from the region.
The first recipients of this new grant were announced on the 2nd of June 2010 at a morning tea prepared and hosted by members from one of the successful projects, the 'Eat Well, Do Well' program.
The "Eat Well, Do Well" program achieved the Albury Wodonga YWCA grant of $10,000. The program was delivered by the Albury Wodonga Community College and targets young women in the 15-24 age group who attended independent schools in Wodonga and Albury, short term youth programs and year long English as a second language classes. The program promotes women's health and focuses on diet, pregnancy, physical fitness and health and well being.
Other projects to receive funding were :
- 'Youth Leadership' delivered by City of Wodonga Youth Services ($2,000)
- 'Girls on the Go' program by YES Youth & Family Services, Albury ($5,000).
This injection of $17,000 from the Albury Wodonga YWCA supports a range of youth programs encouraging young women as leaders in their community and will provide lasting benefits to the participants.
CHOIR OF HOPE & INSPIRATION
Jonathon Welch A.M. and the Choir of Hope and Inspiration (formerly the Choir of Hard Knocks) visited the Albury Wodonga region as guests of Border Trust over the weekend of 15 August 2009. Border trust invited the Choir to the area as a major fundraising event for 2009.
Founding Musical Director, Dr Jonathon Welch AM and the original members of the ARIA, Logie and Helpmann award-winning Choir of Hard Knocks formed the Choir of Hope and Inspiration early in 2009.
The original choir came together via a program to support homeless and disadvantaged people. The Choir has grown to become what is now a national identity. The choir, through its performances and youth education programs promotes public awareness of the issues of homelessness, drug & alcohol addiction and mental health in the community.
Money raised from the performance will support Border Trust's Grants Programs funding community projects promoting social inclusion within our region.
YOUTH WORKSHOP Friday 14 August 2009 Choir of Hope & Inspiration Regional Tours & Educational Program
The Choir of Hope & Inspiration presented its inaugural Youth Workshop in Albury Wodonga as part of its Regional Touring & Educational Program. Jonathon and the Choir members engaged with 130 local youth to promote education and understanding of issues around mental health, homelessness, drug and alcohol addiction and disadvantage within the context of their own stories.
As part of the workshop, the participants viewed excerpts from one of the choir's DVD's, completed quiz exercises and experienced their own private performance by the Choir. This was followed by story sharing and discussions highlighting the issues faced by young people.
Local welfare, mental health and other support agencies provided information for participants.
Thanks to
- Julie Perkins of Border Trust
- Marg Crisp of North East Local Learning & Employment Network
- Mandy Wilson Youth Liaison Officer with Albury City
- YES Youth & Family Services
- Gateway Community Health
- Albury Wodonga Community College
- Cities & Shires of Albury, Wodonga, Greater Hume, Indigo, Towong, Corowa & Alpine.
This educational program was the first of its kind delivered by the Choir in Australia and was supported with funding from Vic Health as well as Border Trusts sponsors of this event.
Thanks to local business & community leaders who participated as "Change Leaders":
Wodonga Police, Australian Defence Force Bandiana, Wodonga TAFE, Kooka Brotha's Patisserie, Wodonga Council , Indigo Shire, Border Trust and YES Youth & Family Services; and to the School Student Liaison & Community Liaison Officers from across the region who attended and provided support to the students.
Border Trust thanks the students, participants & supporters of the Youth Workshop and is proud to have hosted this event.
PUBLIC PERFORMANCE Saturday 15 August 2009
On Saturday 15th August 2009, the Choir of Hope & Inspiration performed many of the songs that have made them famous since their rise to fame on the ABC's documentary Choir of Hard Knocks. The audience was treated to an uplifting and vibrant performance. Several standing ovations were a tribute to the Choir's enthusiastic & inspirational delivery of their message through song.
The opening support act from Albury Wodonga MusicAbility Inc.'s "WILD CHOIR" was as enthusiastic as it was inspirational. In the words of Jonathon Welch..... "Wild Choir – You ROCK!!"
Albury Wodonga MusicAbility.Inc's "Wild Choir" have evolved from the 'Wild on the Border' music program that began in April 2006. The program promoted the creative expression of people who have a disability and champions their equal participation in society in a seriously fun way.
The Wild Things and Wild Choir have produced a DVD and CD, have featured at several community performances including The Albury Applause Festival, Wodonga Carnivale, The Yackandandah Folk Festival, Wodonga Carols by Candlelight, the National Rural Health Conference and All Abilities Dance Parties.
The evening ended with thanks from Senator the Honourable, Ursula Stephens, Parliamentary Secretary for Social Inclusion.
SPECIAL THANKS
Border Trust gratefully acknowledges the generous sponsorship of the following local businesses and organisations and thanks them for their financial and in kind support in staging this event.
Hume Building Society, Albury City, Indigo Shire, Greater Hume Shire, Towong Shire Council, Corowa Shire Council, Albury Wodonga Community College, Telstra Country Wide, Gateway Community Health, The Scots School Albury, SS&A Club, Victoria Police Youth Foundation, Mars Pet care, Back To Reality Foundation, North East Learning & Employment Network, Yes Youth & Family Services, Dysons Bus Lines, Lake Hume Resort, YWCA, Rotary Clubs of Albury North and Albury West, Lions Club Albury, Stuart Baker – Baker Motors, Sweethearts Pizza, Paynter Security and Country Link.
With special thanks for exceptional in-kind support from:
Lake Hume Resort – Accommodation. Scots School & SS &A Club - Venues. Lake Hume Resort, SS&A Club, Alliance Catering, Sweethearts Pizza - Catering. Country Link, Dysons Bus Lines - Travel. Hume Building Society - Box Office & Printing.
LAUNCH OF HUME BUILDING SOCIETY COMMUNITY CO-INVESTMENT FUND
In a first for Border Trust, Hume Building Society launched the Community Co-Investment Fund providing an opportunity for community members to support Border Trust. The fund was launched by Mr Tim Fisher AC (former Deputy Prime Minister) and Mr Scott Pape "The Barefoot Investor" at an official function held in Albury on 22 August 2008.
The Community Co-Investment Fund enables the interest on a Hume Term Investment to be donated to Border Trust. You can invest money in a Hume Term Deposit and allocate the interst as a tax deductible donation to Border Trust.
For details on the Community Donation Fund see http://www.humebuild.com.au/Border-Trust-Community-Donation/default.aspx
Andrew Saxby - CEO Hume, Tim Fischer, Chris Horton - Border Trust at
Launch of Community Co-Investment Fund
"SETTING THE SCENE FOR OUR FUTURE' PLANNING WORKSHOP
The Border Trust would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank those who were able to participate at the Mid Winter Workshop at the Butter Factory Theatre.
The group discussions and exchange of ideas which culminated have set some clear and innovative possibilities for the future direction of Border Trust. The Board will more fully consider the results in it's future planning.
The performance by the Highwater Theatre group that culminated the day's activities was outstanding, with powerful messages conveyed: worthy recipients of support by Border Trust Grant Program.
Generously Sponsored by Mars Petcare Australia
