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The Trustees held the Annual General Meeting on 30 August 2024 wherein the Trustees appointed two new trustees, Brendan Refalo and Kristelle Lamb, following the resignations of Clifford Flor and Richard Deguara.
Macrossan & Amiet Charitable Foundation then held its presentation day in Mackay & Cannonvale on Thursday 26 September to distribute a total of $129,344.63 to this year’s successful applicants.
Including this years distributions, the total amount distributed to local organisations and not-for-profit organisations since the foundations inception is $1,178,932.50.
The recipients for 2024 were:-
- Carinya Care Inc
- Community Accommodation & Support Agency Inc
- CQ Helicopter Rescue Service Inc
- Kalyan Youth Service Inc
- Mackay Community Visitors Association Inc
- Mackay Riding for Disabled Inc
- Mackay Surf Life Saving Club Inc.
- Mackay Pet Rescue Inc
- Men’s Shed Mackay
- Mind Australia Limited
- Orange Sky Australia Limited
- Phoenix Place Inc
- Pioneer Valley Men’s Shed Inc
- Sarina & District Community Kindergarten Assoc
- The Neighbourhood Hub
- YIRS One Stop Youth Shop Inc.
- Australian Street Aid (to be managed by Rotary)
- Mackay Hospital Foundation
- Proserpine Nursing Home
- Men’s Shed Airlie Beach Whitsunday Inc
- Volunteer Marine Rescue Whitsunday Inc.
- Year 11 bursaries
The Foundation makes a distribution to charities and organisations each year. Applications are required to be submitted by 30 June and distributions are made after the applications have been considered by the Trustees. Application forms can be accessed at macamiet.com.au/foundation.
About the author
Stuart Naylor
Managing Director
LLB, BCom
Stuart Naylor commenced working at Macrossan & Amiet in 1996 after having completed Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws Degrees. Stuart became a partner in the firm on 1 August 2004. Stuart has experience in a wide range of litigation including damages claims for negligence and breach of contract, property disputes, building and construction disputes, professional negligence claims, and employment matters.
Stuart lives in Mackay with his wife, Debbie and three daughters, Brooke, Reese and Kaitlin. Outside of work Stuart is a director of the Whitsunday Anglican School and the Secretary of Macrossan & Amiet Charitable Foundation.
About Macrossan & Amiet Solicitors
For over 100 years, Macrossan & Amiet Solicitors has been a leading local law firm in Mackay, with offices in Proserpine and Cannonvale servicing the Whitsundays region. Our experienced solicitors provide professional legal services to individuals, families and businesses across regional Queensland.
Whether you need representation in court, assistance buying or selling property, or advice on protecting your assets, our Mackay lawyers are committed to achieving the best possible outcome for you.
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