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Buderim Foundation sets ambitious fundraising target to maximize community benefits

Published on: January 9, 2018Category: News

The Buderim Foundation is launching an exciting year-long Community Challenge to increase grants to local community organisations into the future.

Members of the M7 Band – Michael Ryan, Roger Morris, Steven Kypraios, Mark Bray, Ken Kiernan, Paul Kusy, Shane Harvey – rehearsing ‘It’s a long way to the top if you want to rock n roll’ in preparation for the Buderim Foundation’s Australia Day float.

Buderim Foundation chair Russell Stitz said the Foundation was challenging the community to help increase the und from $1.4million to $2million in just 12 months.

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New faces to drive Foundation’s growth agenda

Published on: September 14, 2017Category: News

Four new directors including a new Chair were formally appointed to the Board of the Buderim Foundation at the organisation’s Annual General Meeting this month.

New Chair, Adjunct Professor Russell Stitz, Jan Nelson, Amber James and Geoff Sawyer join eight current directors and replace retiring directors – former Chair Heinz Seeberg and John Devers.

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“Foote-tapping” music coming to Buderim rainforest sanctuary

Published on: July 11, 2017Category: News

The beautiful Foote War Memorial Sanctuary in Park Lane Buderim will host a lively concert on Sunday July 30 with food and plant stalls opening at 11am and the music beginning at 12.30pm.

In Buderim’s Foote Sanctuary in preparation for the Foote-Tapping Music Concert on July 30 hosts and performers met to discuss the big day.
They are (l to r) Geoffrey Hole, David Wood (Sanctuary) Art Schouten and Bev Gourlay(singers) Mrs Lyn Richards (a direct descendant of the Foote family) Rebecca Morgan and Trevor Mitchell (singers).

The program has been devised by the well-known Buderim singer and concert organiser Bev Gourlay to include vocalists, a choir and instrumental items, all cheekily labelled Foote Tapping.

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Grant applications sought as Buderim Foundation’s 2017 program gets underway

Published on: May 23, 2017Category: News

The Buderim Foundation’s 2017Community Grants Program gets underway on Friday June 2. Now in its tenth consecutive year, eligible community groups benefitting the Buderim community are encouraged to apply for grants up to $10,000.

Lisa Edward, Chair of the Foundation’s Grants Committee said that this year, successful grant applicants were likely to share a total grant pool of approximately $60,000.

The 2017 grants will be in addition to more than $340,000 already granted to more than 60 community groups since the Foundation’s grants program began in 2008.

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Buderim honours local ANZACs

Published on: April 24, 2017Category: News

The Buderim War Memorial Community Association (BWMCA) will again honour local ANZACs during ANZAC Day Commemoration this year.

This year the program’s cover features Buderim hero, Sapper John Dahl, who was killed in action in 1916.

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Buderim Foundation lends a Helping Hand to assist local families

Published on: March 24, 2017Category: News

School expenses such as clothing, shoes and stationery supplies can be challenging for many families. So, the Buderim Foundation is proud to be a part of the 2017 FRRR Back to School Program that offers $50 Target vouchers to families who require some assistance.

Managed by The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR), this program supports students and their families who attend schools in our local area.  This year, with significant financial support from our local Buderim Lions and Rotary Clubs, the Buderim Foundation is able to distribute 250 Target vouchers valued at $50 each, a total worth of $12,500.

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Community to come together to celebrate peace & goodwill leading into Christmas with Buderim Community Carols

Published on: November 7, 2016Category: News

Buderim families and the community are encouraged to get their festive season underway with the annual BWMCA, Buderim Bendigo Community Bank, Buderim Community Carols on Saturday 10th December at the Buderim Village Park.

The BWMCA aims to fill the air with the sounds of everyone’s voices coming together in the spirit of peace and goodwill as we head into Christmas.

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The BWMCA aims to fill the air with the sounds of everyone’s voices coming together in the spirit of peace and goodwill as we head into Christmas.

BWMCA Carols organiser Andrew Butterworth said the Carols would feature International Opera Star Natalie Peluso, the Buderim Youth Theatre of Excellence (BYTES) as well as the Buderim Male Choir and masters of ceremony with a “sparkle”, Riley Cope and Tara Bryan.Buderim Bendigo Community Bank chairman, John Burgess said the Carols would be a great way to get into the festive spirit and come together as a community.

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Bindi Irwin to inspire at special Buderim Foundation breakfast

Published on: November 4, 2016Category: News

The Buderim Foundation is very proud to be hosting an inspiring breakfast with internationally renowned wildlife conservationist and Sunshine Coast local Bindi Irwin.

bindi-irwin-australiazooContinuing its focus on establishing a Youth Sub Fund to support youth-focused programs and events, everyone is really excited to have Bindi Irwin presenting at a special breakfast at Buderim Tavern on Friday 25th November.

Bloomhill celebrates grand opening of new Therapy Centre

Published on: August 3, 2012Category: News

Bloomhill Cancer Help entered an exciting new phase on Thursday, 2 August, celebrating the official grand opening of its new Therapy Centre.

To mark the special event, Bloomhill hosted a high tea at the new Centre, 58 Ballinger Road, Buderim at 2pm with special guest, The Federal Minister for Health, the Hon Tanya Plibersek MP who played an important role in securing the grant money for the extension.

Bloomhill President, Jenny Carroll said the new Therapy Centre includes five new therapy rooms, state-of the art kitchen, additional office space and a beautiful, big recreation room.

“The new space is absolutely amazing. Our staff and clients are truly lucky to have access to such an amazing facility,” Jenny said.

“The opening event was a great opportunity to thank all those who helped Bloomhill through the grant and renovation process.” Jenny said.

In June 2011, Bloomhill received a $500,000 grant from the Commonwealth of Australia to support the health needs of regional communities thanks to the support received from the Federal Minister for Health, the Hon Tanya Plibersek MP.

Bloomhill President, Jenny Carroll said the new Therapy Centre means people diagnosed with cancer and their families from across the Sunshine Coast region will have better access to services and support.

“Bloomhill services more than 900 clients and we are constantly growing in numbers,” Jenny said.

“It is a truly unique service, focusing on the quality of life and walking clients through every stage of the disease,” Jenny said.

Bloomhill Cancer Help is a Sunshine Coast based charity that provides support and assistance to those affected by cancer. Operated by a team of dedicated professional staff and hundreds of volunteers, Bloomhill offers counselling, transport to appointments, respite care and a range of complementary therapies and other practical help.

Image (left to right): Queensland Senator Claire Moore; Bloomhill President, Jenny Carroll; Federal Minister for Health, the Hon Tanya Plibersek MP; Bloomhill Patron, Raelene Boyle and Bloomhill’s General Manager, Mervat Thompson.

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