Achieve Australia Archive

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2011

Annual Crowle Needlecraft Sale and Grand Bazaar

7 May 2011

The 2011 annual Crowle Needlecraft Sale and Grand Bazaar on Saturday 7 May was a great success, with over 40 volunteers and staff members getting involved. The perfect weather helped maintain a constant flow of people throughout the day until well after lunch.

Thank you to everyone who took part on the day and ensured that everything ran smoothly.

Araluen Preview for Day Programs

6 May 2011

On 6 May, we had around 90 day program participants, family members and staff attend a preview of the newly purchased Araluen site.

Four sessions were held over the day and involved short talks from Business Development & Strategic Project Manager David Rafferty, new Operations Manager, Day Services Nathalie Neveu and Chief Operating Officer Lisa Rouse, followed by a tour of the site and sausage sizzle.

There was plenty of positive feedback, questions and suggestions, which we will take on board within the Day Programs Project Group.

Araluen has now become a construction site while renovations and modifications take place to improve accessibility.

Official Launch of Achieve Employment

13 April 2011

The Honourable John Alexander MP Member for Bennelong has officially opened our new Achieve Employment offices in Devlin Street, Ryde. Also attended by Artin Etmekdjian, Mayor City of Ryde, the official opening event was very enjoyable and we look forward to seeing great achievements from Achieve Employment in the near future.

World's Greatest Shave

10 March 2011

Supported Employees at our Meadowbank Factory were very excited to get involved with the World's Greatest Shave.

During their lunchtime, they held a BBQ and were invited to have their hair sprayed with bright colours!

The team had a great time and raised $200 for The Cancer Council.

 

Achieve Australia Volunteer Forum

24 February 2011

The Achieve Australia Volunteer Forum was facilitated by Julie McCrossin, a freelance journalist and facilitator with vast experience and understanding of community programs, disability services. She is also an active volunteer.

The panel consisted of Lynn Dalton, Chief Executive Officer, Centre for Volunteering, Claire Vernon, Chief Executive Officer Jewish Care and George Mavros, long serving Achieve Australia volunteer.

We received great feedback from the Forum and look forward to working with our volunteers over the upcoming months.

2010

Weekend Short Break to Ton O’ Fun

13-14 November 2010

A team of staff volunteered their time to take a group of 18 people we support on a weekend short-break in Forster/Tuncurry.

Here’s what some of the people had to say about the weekend:

Kathryn: “Meeting new staff and people as well as catching up with old friends was great. I loved the waterslides, although I didn’t get to ride them because I was too busy taking photos of everyone else! Great memories of family and friends!”

Teresa: “I felt so happy. I liked the food. Karaoke was good fun and the boat trip was the best! I had a really good time with everyone!”

Phillip: “Loved singing Human Nature and John Farnham songs when travelling to and from Ton O’ Fun. Riding the waterslides with John Paul and Mark was pretty good too!”

55th Annual Crowle Fete

6 November 2010 @ Crowle Home

We raised money for Achieve Australia's unfunded and underfunded programs through stall sales, auctions, and raffles sales at the 55th Annual Crowle Fete. John Alexander MP Federal Member for Bennelong and City of Ryde Mayor Artin Etmekdjian attended for the official proceedings, with Victor Dominello MP State Member for Ryde visiting at lunchtime. On the day Artin Etmekdjian said “I’ve only been in the area for about 11 years but I’ve always heard about Crowle Home and the success of the services they provide for the future of this area.”

The wet weather was a challenge but did not seem to deter our loyal customers who still ventured out to help make our Fete a successful event. Achieve Australia Ambassador, Duncan Armstrong, led interviews with the official party and added liveliness to the day by keeping everyone informed across the grounds about the stalls and acknowledging sponsors.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Fete both in preparation and on the day.

9th Annual Fundraising Golf Day and Dinner

20 October 2010 @ Avondale Golf Club

We were lucky to have perfect weather and from all reports the golfers enjoyed playing on the beautiful course at Avondale Golf Club. The day of golf undertaken by 90 golfers was followed by a relaxed evening with dinner, entertainment, presentations and auctions.

Some of the highlights of the night included a video of Julian Sharpe’s holiday to The Bahamas, guitar soloist Nick Lombardo from Marist College Eastwood, musical performance by Alex Dawe and Natalie Crook and the sale of several works of art by Cameron Sadigh for over $400.

Thank you to our two major sponsors, Count Charitable Foundation and Inghams Enterprises and to the Brain’s Trust for their personal commitment, financial support and willingness to include their friends, family and business networks to make the day a success. The Brain’s Trust has already set their minds to raising $100,000 for the 10th Annual Fundraising Golf Day next year!