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Foundation Distributions 2006-2010

In the time since its conception our firm has donated over $AUD140,000 to this Foundation.

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  1. 2010

    Financial Year Ended 30th of June 2010
    Total Distributions : $36,720.00

    $2,000.00 Alzheimer’s Australia Mackay Region Inc

    To meet expenses of Community Health Forum on Dementia to be held on 21.09.09.

    $2,250.00 Anglicare North Queensland Limited

    To purchase audio visual aid equipment for presentations held in area regarding persona, relationship and family issues.

    $1,000.00 Dragons Abreast Australia (Mackay Group)

    For maintenance of equipment including boats, tailers and tractor.

    $2,000.00 Epilepsy Queensland Inc.

    To assist with costs of additional workshops/seminars for local health, disability and education workers as well as people with epilepsy and the families or carers.

    $3,800.00 Mackay & District Spinal Injuries Ass. Inc.

    To purchase digital wheelchair scales to provide safe and accurate weighing of people at a venue other than the Mackay Base Hospital.

    $870.00 Mackay Kindergarten & Preschool Association

    To purchase specially made child size gardening materials.

    $10,000.00 Mackay Meals on Wheels Ass. Inc.

    To replace a piece of cooking equipment called a "Brat Pan". Existing equipment is over 30 years old.

    $500.00 Mental Illness Fellowship NQ Inc.

    To pay for art supply materials to be used at workshops throughout the year to work with individuals who have a mental illness to development their visual art ability.

    $1,605.00 Ozcare Mackay Residential Drug & Alcohol Treatment Service.

    To purchase an up to date Alcolmeter as part of involvement with clients and testing their blood alcohol content.

    $500.00 Pioneer Preschool & Kindergarten.

    To purchase children’s play furniture.

    $3,400.00 Proserpine Homes for Aged Persons Society Inc. .

    To clean and repaint exterior of two units. To print and distribute brochures to business and community members outlining purpose of the society.

    $2,000.00 (pledge) Proserpine Public Kindergarten Inc..

    Continuing from last financial year, pledge towards the building fund the sum of $10,000.00 to be paid upon the commencement of construction of the new kindergarten building in five yearly instalments of $2,000.00.

    $1,000.00 Sarina Surf Lifesaving Club Inc.

    To purchase first aid supplies for volunteer lifesavers.

    $2,000.00 Shakespeare Child & Family Centre.

    To purchase outside play equipment for children and to construct a "family corner" for children to play in.

    $1,000.00 St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland.

    To assist with costs associated with the "Mate Helping Mate" and "Compeer" programs which are to be run in the Mackay region shortly.

    $2,795.00 Volunteer Marine Rescue Whitsunday Inc.

    To replace the primary tow rope on VMR1 vessel.


  2. 2009

    Financial Year Ended 30th of June 2009
    Total Distributions : $35,607.10

    $1,500.00 Australian Red Cross

    To replace very old kitchen cabinets and sink with a Redikit Modular Kitchen and install Zip Hot Water System.

    $493.00 Cootharinga Society of North Queensland

    To purchase a corner work station and lockable drawers to be used in the office in Mackay. Existing furniture is in poor condition and not suited for office area.

    $500.00 Coral Sea Family History Inc.

    To purchase extra research materials for new members in the Midge Point, Mackay, Sarina and Pioneer Valley areas.

    $2,582.72 Mackay & District Spinal Injuries Association Inc.

    To purchase shelving to hold loan equipment in storage shed. This equipment is loaned to people with disabilities free of charge for 24 hours a day 365 days of the year.

    $500.00 Pioneer Preschool & Kindergarten Association Inc.

    To purchase children’s play furniture e.g. fridge, dishwasher.

    $9,850.00 Proserpine Meals on Wheels Service Inc.

    To purchase an exhaust fan to be fitted to the combination oven used for preparation of meals. To purchase new floor coverings for the storage area for safety and hygiene purposes.

    $2,000.00 (pledge) Proserpine Public Kindergarten Inc.

    It was resolved by the Trustees to pledge towards the building fund the sum of $10,000.00 to be paid upon the commencement of construction of the new kindergarten building in five yearly instalments of $2,000.00.

    $5,000.00 RACQ-CQ Rescue

    To be utilised towards the purchase of a winch training platform.

    $2,000.00 Sarina District Schools Chaplaincy Committee

    To assist in training in areas such as mediation skills to chaplains working in rural areas e.g. Sarina, Alligator Creek, Carmila, Koumala.

    $4,800.00 St John Ambulance Australia Qld – Mackay Division

    To assist in funding erection of new equipment storage building.

    $582.38 The Valley Retirement Centre Inc.

    To purchase water feature, picket fence, hose, bucket, shovel, pavers and potting mix to be utilised in new “Garden Retreat Area” which is presently being developed.

    $690.00 Whitsunday Coast Scouts.

    To purchase four folding blow mould tables and eight folding blow mould benches.

    $3,070.00 Whitsunday Flexible Respite Care Inc.

    To replace roof guttering and fit gutter guard for building.


  3. 2008

    Financial Year Ended 30th of June 2008<

    $5,457.00 Australian Red Cross

    To be utilised for the purchase of a desktop computer and laptop computer with printers, copiers and scanners.

    $2,000.00 Bucasia Kindergarten Association Inc

    To be utilised for the purchase of refrigerators to hold children's lunches in their new building presently under construction.

    $2,000.00 Community Accommodation & Support Agency Inc

    To be contributed towards maintaining the present family accommodation in Mackay.

    $2,000.00 KidsCanLTD Limited

    To be utilised for the purchase of a stainless steel commercial quality barbecue to be used at fundraising events.

    $2,000.00 Mackay Chaplaincy

    To be contributed towards the State High School program whereby support is offered to students with their studies, self esteem and other emotional difficulties experienced.


  4. 2007

    Financial Year Ended 30th of June 2007

    $5,457.00 Australian Red Cross

    To be utilised for the purchase of a desktop computer and laptop computer with printers, copiers and scanners.

    $2,000.00 Bucasia Kindergarten Association Inc

    To be utilised for the purchase of refrigerators to hold children's lunches in their new building presently under construction.

    $2,000.00 Community Accommodation & Support Agency Inc

    To be contributed towards maintaining the present family accommodation in Mackay.

    $2,000.00 KidsCanLTD Limited

    To be utilised for the purchase of a stainless steel commercial quality barbecue to be used at fundraising events.

    $2,000.00 Mackay Chaplaincy

    To be contributed towards the State High School program whereby support is offered to students with their studies, self esteem and other emotional difficulties experienced.


  5. 2006

    Financial Year Ended 30th of June 2006

    $1300.00 Alzheimer's Australia Mackay Region Inc

    To purchase various office items including overhead projector, whiteboard, first aid kit, phone.

    $1000.00 Institute of Family & Community Life Inc

    Development and provision of community psychosocial education and training courses.

    $1500.00 Proserpine Homes for the Aged Persons Society Inc

    Painting of exterior of block of three units (20 years since last painted). Painting of interior of three units. Replacement of dilapidated privacy screens.

    $367.00 Proserpine Meals on Wheels Services Inc

    Replacement of microwave oven and purchase of insulated container used in delivery of meals.

    $1500.00 Sarina State High School Local Chaplaincy Committee

    To fund Chaplain to attend a course in Brisbane with the Justice Dept to become a qualified mediator.

    $1300.00 St John Ambulance Australia (Qld) Mackay Division

    To build appropriate storage facility for equipment (e.g. oxygen units & bottles, defibrillators, manikins.

    $2000.00 Whitsunday Family History Group Inc.

    To purchase a new photocopier for copying material for sessions with school children, councils, museums, workshops, etc.