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Parkrun Australia Defib Appeal 2024 At parkrun, the safety and wellbeing of our community is our top priority. Every parkrun event is equipped with a life-saving defibrillator to help in instances of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). However, to ensure these critical devices are always ready to perform when needed, they must be replaced at least every eight years. Your support is vital in maintaining our defibrillators in peak condition. Regular maintenance is essential, including checking and replacing pads and batteries and monitoring expiry dates. This ongoing care ensures that our defibrillators are always effective and reliable in an emergency. Since 2011, parkrun in Australia has expanded to 500 communities around the country with more than one million people having taken part. As encouraging as our expansion is for the health and happiness of people around Australia, parkrun must remain committed to ensuring the safety of our participants. No matter the location of a parkrun, we believe everyone deserves the same right to a safe and secure event. This means preparing for the unexpected wherever we can. One of the most essential aspects to prepare for is SCA, which causes a death every 80 minutes in Australia. SCA can affect anyone, anywhere. Each minute without Defibrillation reduces the chances of survival by 9%. As a Global health charity, committed to maximising health and wellbeing, we believe in the highest standard of safety, which means maintaining equipment of the highest standard. No defib, no parkrun. Our parkrun Australia Defib Appeal has been established to ensure we can continue to provide the highest standard of safety for participants. Your donation will support existing parkrun events along with helping the establishment of parkruns in more locations. Why are defibs important? According to a study lead by Monash University PhD Scholar, Briad Haskins: “Remember for best outcomes, you need to get an AED [defibrillator] to someone within five minutes of them collapsing.” According to the Australia Bureau of Statistics , almost 2% of people in Australia will experience a heart attack sometime in their life. The rate of people reporting heart attacks has increased 6% since 2017-18. Heart attacks are responsible for causing almost 1 in 25 of all deaths. One person dies from a heart attack approximately every 80 minutes. One person every nine minutes is hospitalised due to a heart attack. People living in Inner Regional Australia were more likely to have heart, stroke and vascular disease than those in Major Cities (7.3% compared to 4.6%) According to Heart Research Australia using a defibrillator within the first minute of sudden cardiac arrest, can potentially increase the chance of survival rate to 90%.

Provide new and replacement defibrillators wherever they are needed at parkrun Australia events to keep parkrun safe for everyone.

Parkrun Australia Defib Appeal 2024

PARKRUN

Barcelona Clinic 2025 Dominic (Dom) has been invited to participate in the Barça Academy Clinic ’25 to be held in Barcelona, Spain in March 2025. Dom has been a passionate and hard-working football (soccer) player since he was 3, starting out in kids classes before joining community soccer when he was 5. Dom has been playing in the Northern NSW Football Junior Development League (JDL) since 2020. Next season he will be in the Under 12s with Lake Macquarie City Football Club. During the last school holidays Dom participated in a weeklong Barça Academy Camp held in Newcastle. Throughout the Barça Academy Camps, Barça Academy coaches were selecting the players that will have the opportunity to go to Barcelona and train in Barça Facilities, like professional players. They were using two criteria for this selection: football skills and FC Barcelona Values. Dom was so impressive in terms of football abilities and behaviour that he has been selected from hundreds of players in Australia to participate in the Barça Academy Clinic '25 , which will be held in Barcelona, between March 22nd and March 31st of 2025. This experience will not only give Dom the opportunity to learn from the best coaches in Barcelona but also discover the beautiful city and culture of Barcelona.

Barça Academy coaches have been selecting the players that will have the opportunity to go to Barcelona and train in Barça Facilities, like professional players. This experience will not only give Dominic the opportunity to learn from the best coaches in Barcelona but also discover the beautiful city and culture of Barcelona.

Barcelona Clinic 2025

Dominic Meldrum

Lily’s Journey to Nationals Lily will be representing the Under 18's Victorian State team at Nationals in Sydney, January 2025. We are raising funds for Lily to assist with the costs involved. We appreciate your support. All donations over $2 are tax deductible.

Lily will be representing the Under 18's Victorian State team at Nationals in Sydney, January 2025.
We are raising funds for Lily to assist with the costs involved.
We appreciate your support.

Lily’s Journey to Nationals

Lily Sherrin

Brock Miller Brock had been selected for the 2025 New Zealand Development Tour through Little Athletics QLD. He was 1 of 30 athletes selected to represent QLD and will travel in January next year for 12 days to compete in 2 separate carnivals on the South Island. This has been a 4 year goal for Brock & he has worked extremely hard in the hope to be selected. We are so incredibly proud & excited at this amazing once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for him to be able to compete internationally at just 14 years old! ﻿ Brock will be competing in the Lovelock & Colgate Games in the following events; 100m, 400m, 800m, Shot Put, Discus, High Jump and Long Jump. However, this comes with significant costs. The total amount for each selected athlete to travel to NZ is $4000, so we are asking our family & friends to help Brock achieve his goal by donating to his fundraising page. We are truly grateful of everyone's support over the years and absolutely love reading everyone's comments and words of encouragement for Brock. Any support, either by donating or sharing will be a huge help. Thank you.

Brock had been selected for the 2025 New Zealand Development Tour through Little Athletics QLD.

He was 1 of 30 athletes selected to represent QLD and will travel in January next year for 12 days to compete in 2 separate carnivals on the South Island. This has been a 4 year goal for Brock & he has worked extremely hard in the hope to be selected. We are so incredibly proud & excited at this amazing once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for him to be able to compete internationally at just 14 years old!

Brock Miller

Brock  Miller

Course Machinery Upgrade Established in 1901, the Orange Golf Club Limited, has 123 years of history. Since moving to Duntryleague in 1935, the golf course is recognised as one of the best regional golf courses in Australia. A little over 12 months ago the club took the course maintenance in house and has now appointed the highly credentialed Craig Geeve as its Superintendent. To help Craig present our course in the very best condition to our members and guests, the club has embarked on a massive machinery replacement program. Recently the club has spent $400,000 upgrading machinery including a blower, bunker rake, fairway mower, greens mower, sprayer, top dresser and workman. There is still a considerable amount of equipment that is well past its use by day and repairs are becoming expensive. Over the course of our current Strategic Plan 2023-2027, we are looking to spend a further $600,000 on course equipment. ﻿ Subject to Craig’s advice this will include a banks mower, fairway mower, greens mower, rough mower, and workman.

Recently the club has spent $400,000 upgrading machinery including a blower, bunker rake, fairway mower, greens mower, sprayer, top dresser and workman.
 
There is still a considerable amount of equipment that is well past its use by day and repairs are becoming expensive.

Your support in upgrading our equipment is very much appreciated.

Course Machinery Upgrade

Duntryleague

Kai Seedeen AUSA Hoops 2025 USA Tour My story Hi, my name is Kai Seedeen, I am a 15-year-old basketball player for Chelsea Gulls in the Victorian Junior Basketball League. Seven years ago, I was diagnosed with Juvenile Arthritis. This disease not only kept me from playing the sport I love but also made something as simple as walking a struggle. But I refused to let it hold me back from my dream of playing at the highest level. I train every single day and play as many games as possible. With the support of my doctors, family, and friends, I’ve learned how to manage my condition, even when it’s tough. For the past four seasons, I’ve proudly played Rep Basketball at a high level, pushing through challenges. Recently, I reached the most exciting step in my journey - I’ve been offered an amazing opportunity to represent Australia in the upcoming Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) college recruitment tournament in America with AUSA Hoops Basketball in 2025 which runs for 2 weeks. As this tournament brings together top players from all over Australia, it gives me the chance to test my skills against the best of the best in the competitive world of U.S. college basketball. Along with AUSA, I’m honoured to be part of fantastic basketball communities like Aspendale Gardens Giants, Edithvale Pelicans, and Kingston Basketball. For me, this tour is about more than just basketball - it’s about growth and pushing beyond what I thought I could achieve. I also see it as an opportunity to inspire other young athletes, especially those with a Sri Lankan background, to believe that with hard work, they can reach their dreams. I would be forever grateful if you could support me on this journey by donating and being a part of my AUSA Hoops Tour experience. It would mean everything to me, and I hope to inspire others who are facing their own challenges along the way. Current costs are $14,000 I’m deeply thankful for any contribution you can make. Thank you! My Achievements · 2020-2024 Chelsea Gulls Basketball club · 2019-2022 MVP & Coaches Award for Aspendale Gardens Giants Basketball Club · 2023 U16 Finals winner; Chelsea Domestic Basketball · 2023 U16 Runners up with Chelsea Gulls Basketball club in VJBL-09 · 2024 Highest 3 pointer scorer in VJBL-09

Hi, my name is Kai and I have been offered an amazing opportunity to represent Australia in the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) college recruitment tournament in America with AUSA Hoops Basketball in 2025.

Kai Seedeen AUSA Hoops 2025 USA Tour

Kai Seedeen

Advocacy 2022 We believe that Brisbane has a unique opportunity to become a major winter MTB tourism destination hub for the the South East QLD area - complete with it’s own regionally significant trail network, based on the existing network of informal trails. By building to an agreed trail master plan with real investment, unauthorised trail building will cease to be the only way supply balances demand. More investment means more trails. Your donation will help BORRA to engage proactively with the land managers in the Brisbane area to encourage their continued investment in local trail networks.

We believe that Brisbane has a unique opportunity to become a major winter MTB tourism destination hub for the the South East QLD area - complete with it’s own regionlly significant trail network, based on the existing network of informal trails. By building to an agreed trail master plan with real investment, unauthorised trail building will cease to be the only way supply balances demand. More investment means more trails.

Advocacy 2022

Brisbane Off Road Riders Alliance Inc

Lloyd McDermott Rugby Development Program The Lloyd McDermott Rugby Development Team, affectionately known as 'Lloydies,' was established over three decades ago with the mission of enhancing the participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in rugby. We use rugby as a powerful vehicle to provide educational opportunities and life enrichment for young Indigenous Australians. Emerging from the challenges posed by Covid-19, like many community organisations, Lloydies has persevered. In 2024, we expanded the annual Ella 7s to include 57 teams and are now working to forge a robust pathway for our youth in rugby 7s. Our goal is to create programs that offer equal opportunities for both males and females and to ensure equitable distribution of funding. In 2023, we sent a male team from the Ella 7s to Singapore, and we plan to send teams again in 2024 to both Singapore and Samoa. To provide comparable opportunities for females, we aim to send an U16 and U18 team to the ASRU Championships, and a women's team to the Dubai 7s in November. We are dedicated to developing the sporting talents of Indigenous athletes while also supporting their academic pursuits. Our commitment is to empower Indigenous youth through rugby, fostering skills and experiences that extend well beyond the playing field.

Developing the sports skills of indigenous athletes by providing scholarships to assist in the sporting aspects of their education.

Lloyd McDermott Rugby Development Program

Lloyd McDermott Rugby Development Team

CSA National Mission Christian Surfers Australia Since 1977, Christian Surfers Australia has consistently provided grass roots surfing programs in coastal communities across Australia. Activities are primarily focused on participation and on the wholistic well being of each person involved. Trained leaders and volunteers provide a supportive and safe community for young people (and the young at heart) to enjoy surfing and adventure, whilst being positive role models that encourage healthy life choices and gratitude to the Creator of the waves. What is the CSA National Mission? CSA partners with the Australian Sports Foundation to provide tax-deductible receipts for donors to give toward the success of CSA grass roots programs throughout Australia. Funding will be used to support new initiatives and strategic projects that will better equip and serve the national movement. These crucial projects will encourage growth in the numbers of programs as well as the effective delivery of training and resourcing to leaders and volunteers. All donations made to CSA are tax-deductible, and donors will be acknowledged for their generous contribution. For more information on strategic plans or for any questions please don't hesitate to contact the National Office via info@christiansurfers.org.au

CSA provides grass roots surfing programs in over 20 coastal regions in Australia. Supporting the national foundation will ensure the national team are empowered to best serve, train and equip those leaders and volunteers serving their local communities. Donate now.

CSA National Mission

Christian Surfers Australia

Sydney Swans Foundation The Sydney Swans Foundation was established in 2005 with the key objective to provide financial support over and above its regular operations. Over the course of twelve years, the Foundation has proudly funded a range of projects aimed at fostering community engagement and promoting the success of the club, including ongoing investment into the QBE Sydney Swans Academy – a pathway for both boys and girls into our elite teams and a multi-million-dollar Royal Hall of Industries capital campaign. This campaign was instrumental in bringing together key community stakeholders under one roof and providing the playing group with state-of-the-art training and rehabilitation facilities to promote on field success. The Sydney Swans Foundation is funded entirely through the support of generous benefactors. These generous contributions allow the Foundation to honour the rich history of the Club, enhance a pipeline of talent and help to ensure female success both on and off the field. Join the Foundation today – Building Futures. One Goal at a Time.

The Sydney Swans Foundation was established in 2005 with the key objective to provide financial support over and above its regular operations. 
The Sydney Swans Foundation is funded entirely through the support of generous benefactors.

Sydney Swans Foundation

RUCC Player Scholarship Program The RUCC Scholarship program looks to encourage local junior players to commence or continue to play cricket with the club into the Senior ranks. The scholarship program is spit into two facets; SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS aimed at players who have completed school and will be playing Senior cricket. TIGER SCHOLARSHIPS aimed at High School students who are presently in RUCC Junior teams to experience playing Senior cricket at different times throughout the season. The scholarships will be for both male and female players to build a more youthful and local player base.

The new RUCC scholarships aims to encourage former and current Junior players of RUCC to continue to play cricket for the club in the Senior sides, rejuvenating the current playing squad with a local and youthful player base for both the Men's and Women's teams.

RUCC Player Scholarship Program

Richmond Union Cricket Club

Byron Bay FC Development Program Byron Bay FC Development Program With humble beginnings as Byron Bay Soccer Club, formed in 1963, Byron Bay FC has grown to become the largest sporting organisation in the Northern Rivers, NSW. Starting as a single senior men’s team, then an amalgamation of junior and senior men’s and women’s teams, Byron Bay FC now has over 600 registered players and volunteers, with over 2,500 Byron Bay locals involved in the Club as past players, family or spectators. Byron Bay FC cater for all ages from Under 6 to senior men and women, accommodating both male and female teams, mixed and gender-based teams. The Club accommodates all playing standards, from beginner and recreational, right up to elite standard in youth and adult competitions. The vision for Byron Bay is to be recognised as a model Football Federation of Australia football club, building the future through youth development and community connection; and to play a leading role in youth development in Australian football through assisting our players to develop skills, technique and game awareness so they have the ability to achieve their full potential and ultimately providing a pathway, to representative football in Australia. Youth and skill acquisition development programs, organisational structures and endorsed a philosophy that aligns with the Football Federation of Australia National Curriculum. Financial assistance through this ASF will allow Byron Bay FC to continue its program to develop grass-roots talent, improve facilities and continue the professional development of technical staff. Without the assistance of our volunteers, sponsors and the general community Byron Bay FC would not be able to pursue its objectives. Your generous donations can assist with: Improvement to club facilities Training equipment and apparel Employment of specialist coaches and technical staff Professional development of coaches Sports science and sports medicine services Competition entry fees Video and match analysis We welcome your tax deductible donation to this fund to assist these programs.

Byron Bay FC has over 600 registered players and volunteers, with over 2,500 Byron Bay locals involved in the Club as past players, family or spectators. 
Without the assistance of our volunteers, sponsors and the general community Byron Bay FC would not be able to pursue its objectives.
Your generous donations can assist with improvements to club facilities, training equipment and apparel, employment of specialist coaches and technical staff, professional development of coaches, sports science and sports medicine services, competition entry fees and video and match analysis.

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