The Buderim War Memorial Community Association is preparing to unveil a very special plaque to honour former Sunshine Coast Victoria Cross recipient Corporal Daniel Keighran VC.
CPL Keighran VC will also be the special guest at the public Unveiling Ceremony on the western lawn at the Buderim War Memorial Hall on Friday, 22nd September, at 10.30am.
It’s on again – the much-anticipated annual Buderim Foundation Fashion Show, this year with a theme of Spring Splendour and with special guest hosts 7 Sunshine Coast’s Rosanna Natoli and the very entertaining Todd Kelly.
The Buderim Foundation Spring Splendour Fashion Show will take place on Sunday, 22nd October, starting at 2.00pm in the Buderim War Memorial Hall.
Buderim Foundation Events Committee Chair Sandra Jeffries said the Fashion Parade was now in its fourth year and was always a sell-out event.
“It is such a great event and a chance to dress up, see the latest fashions, and enjoy some sumptuous savouries with friends,” Ms Jeffries said.
“The Show catwalk will feature fashions with a coastal vibe for men and women and, in a first for the event, the Show catwalk will feature fashions from select boutiques from Buderim and beyond.”
The Buderim Foundation Thompson Charitable Fund is proud to provide a $65,800 grant to SunnyKids to help provide support for vulnerable Sunshine Coast families.
Buderim Foundation’s Charlie Morris, SunnyKids CEO Kathleen Hope and Buderim Foundation Chair Rod McKinnon -photo-by-Ross-Eason
Buderim Foundation chair Rod McKinnon said SunnyKids provides vital support for Sunshine Coast families in need of a helping hand on the Sunshine Coast.
“The Buderim Foundation’s Thompson Charitable Fund is proud to support SunnyKids and the work they do in providing emergency food, accommodation and other support,” Rod McKinnon said.
SunnyKids CEO Kathleen Hope said SunnyKids provides connections and support for vulnerable Sunshine Coast families focusing on providing complex case management, including long-term capacity-building and emotional support.
“We seek to assist families and individuals in some of the worst situations imaginable. Families arrive at SunnyKids hoping to access clothing, medicine, food or things like car registration which in turn allows them to focus less on transportation and more time on other vital family needs like getting the kids to school, doctors’ appointments, and getting to and from work,” Ms Hope said.
Just completing a Sunshine Coast Business Award can have a significant impact on your business, according to past winners and finalists, so now is the time to get to work on your application.
Sunshine Coast Business Awards Chair Jennifer Swaine said there was a lot of excitement about the Awards this year, with over 250 businesses having already started their applications in the Awards online entry system.
“When people think about the Awards, they often think about our great Gala, but even the process of completing the written application can have great benefits for your business but don’t just take my word for it,” Mrs Swaine said.
It’s just 8 months since Sunshine Mitre 10 opened its new superstore at North Lakes, and they are really proud to be part of the fastest-growing area in Queensland.
More than two years before the store opened the Sunshine Mitre 10 team recognised the potential of the location at North Lakes and they are mighty pleased with the results so far.
The Buderim Foundation Thompson Charitable Fund is proud to provide a $100,000 grant to Gateway Care Food Centre to support their Food Rescue Program.
Buderim Foundation Thompson Charitable Fund donation to Gateway Care Food Centre – Tom Lew and Lani Rafiti from Gateway Care receive cheque from Buderim Foundation’s Rod McKinnon and Rebecca Ramsay – photo by Ross Eason
Buderim Foundation chair Rod McKinnon said Gateway Care Food Centre plays a vital role in providing emergency food relief to families in crisis and those experiencing financial hardship on the Sunshine Coast.
“The Buderim Foundation’s Thompson Charitable Fund is proud to support the Gateway Care Food Centre and their Food Rescue Program,” Rod McKinnon said.
Gateway Care Chair Lani Refiti said the Gateway Care Food Centre is a non-denominational community organisation run entirely by volunteers.
“It currently spends approximately $15,000 per week on food items, ensuring that families in need have access to vital nourishment, and over 50% of these purchases are freely delivered to Sunshine Coast families experiencing financial difficulties.
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 Lea Wickremeratne
Reconciliation describes a growing movement within the Australian cultural and political macroenvironment, that involves repairing relationships between non-Indigenous and Indigenous Australian communities and building a shared future with mutual goals in mind to benefit all Australians. This movement has been gaining traction over recent years,(1) (2) especially with the proposed Indigenous Voice to Parliament. If successfully implemented, the Indigenous Voice would provide a platform for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to have a say in matters that affect them, including policies and legislation related to small businesses.(3) (4)
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 Amber Henry
With the rise of globalisation, individuals are now more aware than ever before of how their actions affect both the environment and society. The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have taken centre stage in recent years as a crucial step towards sustainability worldwide. In this piece, we will explore what these goals entail. We will highlight their importance and explore ways everyone can contribute to achieving them. It’s imperative to note that the SDGs are not just about environmental sustainability, but also social and economic development.
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 Megan Edwards
When looking at the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Developmental Goals (SDGs) it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. I don’t blame you, there are 17 of them in total and the nature of some of the goals feels bigger than what the average Aussie could achieve in their lifetime. For example, ending world hunger. However, goal 12, ensuring sustainable consumption and production patterns, is something that a lot of Australians are already doing or at least are curious about and leaning towards.
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.
The new kid on the block in how we discover our music.
By Julian Kelly
No matter how much things change, some things stay the same. Such can be said for music, which has always been, and will remain, a way for individuals and groups to establish and mould their personality. What has changed though with music, is the methods of discovering it. Gone are the days of discovering music through MTV and destroying your parent’s computer internally with platforms such as Limewire. In an increasingly technologically dependent world full of brand collaborations and influencers, the ability to discover new artists, new music, and new expressions of personality has never been easier.
