BF Thompson Charitable Fund grant October 2024 - Lily House's Jo Higgins, Buderim Foundatioin chair Rod McKinnon, Aus Living Suppoort's Leanne & Ian Harrison, Dessi Mitzeva and Kent Roberts

Buderim Foundation Thompson Charitable Fund provides more than $80,000 in funding to support people in crisis

Published on: October 23, 2024Category: News

Sunshine Coast families in need, and those affected by domestic violence, will receive vital food and rental assistance thanks to new grants from the Buderim Foundation Thompson Charitable Fund, totaling more than $80,000.

Lily House’s Jo Higgins, Buderim Foundatioin chair Rod McKinnon, Aus Living Suppoort’s Leanne and Ian Harrison, Dessi Mitzeva and Kent Roberts

The grants to two local community organisations will be announced today at a morning tea at Courtyard Kitchen in Buderim at 11.00am.

Buderim Foundation Chair Rod McKinnon said the Buderim Foundation Thompson Charitable Fund was proud to be providing further funding to Aus Living Support and Lily House.

“Many in our community are doing it tough in the current economic climate and we are pleased to be able to provide this support to these organisations who do such vital work,” Mr McKinnon said.

The grants details include:

  • $50,000 to Aus Living Support for their rental supplement program to assist 200 vulnerable Sunshine Coast residents find more permanent housing
  • $36,040 to Lily House to provide support those fleeing domestic violence including food, linen, toys, emergency provisions, and to pay for household utilities and vehicle expenses
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Huge weekend celebration to commemorate 100 years of Buderim War Memorial Hall

Published on: October 17, 2024Category: News

A historical reenactment, variety concert, vintage car procession and a supper dance are just some of the huge plans to celebrate 100 years of the Buderim War Memorial Hall on Friday and Saturday, 8-9th November.

BWMCA President Errol Richardson said the celebrations were very special, commemorating the establishment of the memorial to those who served and died to defend our values and way of life, as well as the 100 years of community events and activities held since it was built.

“The Buderim War Memorial Hall is very special – it’s at the heart of the BWMCA and the Buderim community so we have huge plans for our celebration and we hope everyone will get involved across the weekend,” Mr Richardson said.

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Buderim Foundation grants provide over $110,000 for community projects

Published on: September 16, 2024Category: News

Community projects including emergency response, disability surfing, youth development and theatre are to share in more than $110,000 from the Buderim Foundation’s 2024 Community Grants Program.

The Buderim Foundation 2024 Community Grant recipients. Photo by Cheryl Nonmus.

The successful recipients will be announced at a special Grants Celebration to be held on Sunday, 15th September at the Buderim War Memorial Hall.  The Grants Celebration is one of the most important days on the Foundation’s calendar.

Buderim Foundation Chair Rod McKinnon said the Foundation was pleased to be assisting 22 different community organisations supporting the people in the wider Buderim area in this year’s program.

Mr McKinnon said the grants were at the heart of what the local Community Foundation provided, with the grants coming from the earnings made from the Foundation’s investment funds.

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Buderim gardeners preparing for the anticipated spectacle of spring – the Buderim Garden Festival

Published on: August 21, 2024Category: News

While winter weather has been unusual, the gardeners behind some of Buderim’s best gardens have been hard at work getting their gardens ready for the much anticipated annual Buderim Garden Festival.

This year’s Festival which celebrates the spectacle of Spring will run from Friday 18th October to Sunday 20th October with gardens, garden sculptures, plants and flowers all to be showcased.

All access Festival tickets are still just $20 per person, with Flower Show tickets from $3 per person, and $5 for families.

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The Buderim Foundation Thompson Charitable Fund provides a $66,500 grant to SunnyKids to support vulnerable families

Published on: August 21, 2024Category: News

The Buderim Foundation Thompson Charitable Fund is proud to again be supporting SunnyKids Ltd with a $66,500 grant to help provide support for vulnerable Sunshine Coast families.

Buderim Foundation’s David Wood and Rod McKinnon with SunnyKids CEO Kathleen Hope and Buderim Foundation’s Susi Du Toit.

Buderim Foundation chair Rod McKinnon said SunnyKids provides vital support for Sunshine Coast families in need of a helping hand on the Sunshine Coast.

“Particularly in the current economic climate, the Buderim Foundation’s Thompson Charitable Fund is pleased to be able to support SunnyKids and the work they do in providing emergency food, accommodation and other support,” Rod McKinnon said.

Content Creation as a side hustle

How Content Creation Can Be Your Next Side Hustle

Published on: July 5, 2024Category: Articles

Our PR Director, Michelle Smytheman, is passionate about helping emerging professionals in the communications industry and teaches at the University of the Sunshine Coast. As part of an assessment task this year, there have been some excellent blogs written by first-year students about emerging business trends. We are proud to share their work.

By William Dunphy

You may have noticed that there has been a sharp increase in the number of content creators and influencers recently.  There are currently more than 45 million professional content creators as well as over 162 million amateur creators in 2024. But this surely cannot happen by coincidence so why has content creation become so big? Due to technological advancements, posting online has become a lot easier. 60.42% of the world owns at least one smartphone.

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What’s driving the adoption of furbabies? Are we better off with them?

Published on: July 5, 2024Category: Articles

Our PR Director, Michelle Smytheman, is passionate about helping emerging professionals in the communications industry and teaches at the University of the Sunshine Coast. As part of an assessment task this year, there have been some excellent blogs written by first-year students about emerging business trends. We are proud to share their work.

 

By Vanessa Ledbury

Amidst Covid-19’s constraints, a wave of trends took over the world—endless TV binges, whimsical diets, and impromptu online splurges. Amongst this, a heartwarming shift unfolded: with falling birth rates and Millennials postponing milestones, pets stepped in, becoming cherished companions in the absence of traditional family roles.

According to researchers like Dr. Rita Eichenstein, a paediatric neuropsychologist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Towers in Los Angeles, human beings have an innate desire to love and reproduce. However, in this digital era where social medias substitute real relationships, humans are lonely. 

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Wellness Travel: Your ticket to the best version of you!

Published on: June 21, 2024Category: Articles

Our PR Director, Michelle Smytheman, is passionate about helping emerging professionals in the communications industry and teaches at the University of the Sunshine Coast. As part of an assessment task this year, there have been some excellent blogs written by first-year students about emerging business trends. We are proud to share their work.

By Yarin Barrett

Wellness travel has become an important part of the global tourism industry. The main aim of this form of travel is to promote physical and mental well-being.

The COVID-19 pandemic has seen people reassess their thoughts on health tourism. Factors such as a highly stressful workplace and fast paced living with a desire to slow down and simplify life have seen the emergence of wellness tourism as part of the growing wellness industry. One of the main reasons wellness travel has become an emerging trend is because of the increasing awareness of health, stemming from the rising occurrence of chronic diseases. This emerging trend is set to boost the wellness industry worldwide.

Buderim Foundation 2023 grants

Applications for community grants of up to $10,000 thanks to Buderim Foundation close on 1st July

Published on: June 19, 2024Category: News

Community organisations that make a positive impact on the local Buderim community, only have until Monday 1st July to complete and submit their applications for the Buderim Foundation’s annual Community Grants Program for 2024.

Buderim Foundation 2023 grants

Buderim Foundation Grants Committee Chair Linda Bolton said the application process details and 2024 guidelines are available on the website, with successful applicants to be announced at the Foundation’s 2024 annual Community Grants Celebration on Sunday 15th September.

“The Buderim Foundation is here to assist our local community organisations to provide for those living in our community.

“For our Community Grants program, projects need to directly benefit residents within the Buderim area, with a diverse range of areas of interest from protecting our natural environment to supporting youth in our community,” Ms Bolton said.

“Each year, the program attracts a great deal of interest. Last year, more than $97,000 in grants were awarded to 21 local organisations, bringing the total amount distributed over 16 years to over $829,767 to 97 different community organisations.”

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Beyond the 9-5: Exploring The Motivation Behind Side Hustles

Published on: June 15, 2024Category: Articles

Our PR Director, Michelle Smytheman, is passionate about helping emerging professionals in the communications industry and teaches at the University of the Sunshine Coast. As part of an assessment task this year, there have been some excellent blogs written by first-year students about emerging business trends. We are proud to share their work.

By Marissa Leijen

Has your feed on social media been consumed with “Top 5 Side Hustles to Start” or “Easy Ways to Make Money”? From drop-shipping, online surveys, and freelancing to delivering food, side hustles are becoming more popular especially online. The hashtag #sidehustles is number 15 of the top hashtags in the financial service category on the popular social media platform, TikTok. With over 3,000 videos posted within the last 120 days, the emerging trend has likely appeared on your “For You” page. So, what has got everyone wanting to start a side hustle?

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