More Partnerships
Our Special People
Why aren ’ t all kids having a good childhood - what are we doing doing about it ?
A : By promoting our vision of a good childhood and enlisting more supporters
More Partnerships
Growing our independent income and influence are dependent on increasing the number and depth of key relationships .
Although the income from Workplace Giving fell last year , our overall support from business increased .
Key partners include : Allens Arthur Robinson ; Amway Greater China ; ANZ ; The Australian Ballet ; Church St Enoteca ; Ernst & Young ; Freehills ; Goldman Sachs JBWere ; Medicare – Galleria Branch ; Melbourne Convention & Visitors Bureau ; Melbourne & Richmond Football Clubs ; SPAusnet ; and Shell .
Philanthropic foundations enabled us to be innovative and extend our work into areas not supported by government . We received significant grants from : ANDYInc ; Baker Foundation ; CJ Foundation ; Danks Trust ; Dara Foundation ; Dyson Bequest ; the Felton Bequest ; Goodman Family Foundation ; Helen Macpherson Smith Trust ; Ian and Nelleke Clark ; Invergowrie Foundation ; IOOF Foundation ; Kids & Families Foundation ; Lord Mayor ’ s Charitable Fund ; Marian & EH Flack Trust ; Newsboys Foundation ; Royal Victorian Bowls Association ; Trust Company .
In addition to the countless hours contributed by our 217 foster carer households , 330 other volunteers contributed to corporate and community events and 150 mentors supported our young people .
Our Special People
Thank you and Valé Kris In our work with vulnerable children , we are fortunate to come across some very special people . Kris Beukman was one of these .
Kris was passionate about Berry Street and doing whatever she could to help our kids and families . Together with her friends at Medicare Galleria , Kris was always thinking of new ways to support us . She will be greatly missed by all of us .
Life Membership The Board awards Life Membership to people whose contribution to Berry Street is exceptional . In 2007 , Awards were presented to :
• Dennis Clarebrough – Dennis has provided probono investment advice for nearly 15 years .
• Gerard Dalbosco – Gerard was a Board member for six years and contributed significant time , financial expertise and networks .
• A third life membership was awarded to a wonderfully caring and generous woman , who has supported Berry Street since 1964 . She graciously accepted the Award , but did not want any public recognition .
Selina Sutherland Outstanding Volunteer Award This Award is presented in honour of Selina Sutherland , the first licensed Child Rescuer in Victoria and part of our heritage . The Award was presented to Steve Aney and Brendan Wagner . Steve and Brendan are foster carers for two boys who both experienced a number of placement breakdowns and trauma from their early family life . Steve and Brendan are very inclusive of the boys ’ birth families and their commitment to the boys has been humbling and inspiring .
Deb Kearsey Outstanding Staff Award Neil Morison came to Berry Street in 2001 from his position as Principal of Warawa Aboriginal College and is now Manager , Youth & Community Support Programs in the North & West Region . Neil is admired by his colleagues for his energy , his never-ending supply of ideas and his absolute commitment to do the best for our clients .
Early Career Award This is a new Award , established to recognise a staff member who exemplifies our organisational Values and has made a significant contribution in the first three years of their work with Berry Street . The inaugural Award was presented to Jessica Davey in our Central Office . Jess ’ bright personality , willingness to do whatever needs to be done and commitment to always doing her best , has been acclaimed by her colleagues .
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