by Bec Tonkin | Jul 25, 2019 | Events, Grants, Membership, News, Sponsorship
The Foothills Foundation is operated by a team of dedicated volunteers.
We need and welcome any help that people, businesses and other organisations can offer to assist us in raising funds and connecting with people and community services that need a hand.
Here are 7 ways that you can help us in our work of “Improving the lives of disadvantaged people in our community”:
- Become a member – for just $50 for an individual, $75 for a family and $100 for an organisation, it is a small annual investment that makes a difference – learn more and join at https://foothills.org.au/product/membership/
- Make a donation or bequest – the Foothills Foundation is a registered charity with full tax deductability for donations – explore at https://foothills.org.au/donations/
- Attend an event – we run a variety of quality events each year as a primary fund raising avenue – there is sure to be something of interest. See what’s on at https://foothills.org.au/events/
- Tell community services in Maroondah and Yarra Ranges about us and how we might help them and their disadvantaged clients with special needs and connect us at grants@foothills.org.au
- Sponsor the Foundation or an event. It is good business because people want to work with and do business with organisations that are involved in and support their local community. As the Foundation President, I would love to hear from you so give me a call on 0438 533 311.
- Help us to extend our reach and connection with people and organisations across Maroondah and Yarra Ranges by liking our facebook page and sharing our stories
- Donate prizes for auction and raffle items to help us raise more funds at events – contact us at events@foothills.org.au.
Of course, if you have the time and commitment to volunteer with us in some way, that would be great too. Give me a call on 0438 533 311 if that is of interest to you.
Peter Maguire
President
by Bec Tonkin | Jun 7, 2019 | Events, News
Melbourne’s best Tour de France Preview Dinner is on again at the Karralyka Centre in Mines Road, Ringwood East on Monday 24 June 2019.
Once again, SBS expert commentator Matt Keenan is back to host the night, this time with a couple of very special guests:
- Baden Cooke who snatched the 2003 Tour de France green jacket from another Australian, Robbie McEwan, and
- Allan Iacuone, national road champion in 1994 and years later the first Australian Cyclocross champion.
Always a great night – book at https://foothills.org.au/events/
Foothills Foundation 2019 Tour de France Dinner Flyer
by Bec Tonkin | May 30, 2019 | Events, News
On the beautiful Autumn afternoon of Sunday, 19 May 2019, we were treated to a spectacular high tea event, “An Afternoon with Jo Stanley”, at the Karralyka Centre in Ringwood East.
Jo Stanley was MC for the day, and, for someone who professes not to do stand up comedy anymore, it took her only a few minutes to have the audience in stitches about “how she got noticed”. Jo was absolutely fantastic in the way that she entertained and interviewed our other guests with genuine warmth, humour and sensitivity.
Netball legend, Bianca Chatfield was also terrific, giving us a mix of the highs and lows of her life as an international sportswoman and as a contestant on The Block. The interplay between Bianca and Jo was fun to watch.
Our designated charity for a grant from raffle proceeds was Spectrum Journeys whose mission is “Equipping and 
empowering Carers and Educators as they support children on the Autism Spectrum to flourish”. CEO and Founder, Kate Johnson, told a compelling story about her journey with her child on the autism spectrum, how that led to her establishing Spectrum Journeys and how they are helping people to support children on the spectrum by helping the people that need to help them – parents, carers and teachers.
Councillor Marijke Graham and Edwina Ricci, Head of Positive Education (HOPE) at Heathmont College, filled us in on a wonderful educational revolution that is happening in schools across Maroondah – the Maroondah Positive Education Network. Using a positive psychology approach, our children are getting an enriched education experience focused on their individual strengths.
The panel session with Jo, Bianca, Kate and Edwina was also really informative and enjoyable.
One special mention to Bendigo Bank Mooroolbark. As our major sponsor, they had paid for a table for the event but couldn’t make it. Instead they donated the table to Spectrum Journeys allowing Kate to bring her team along and enjoy the day. They also separately sponsor Spectrum Journeys directly – what fantastic community citizens they are.
And we have had a bit of feedback on the event like:
“Thoroughly enjoyed yesterday’s Foothills event. Loved hearing from all of the speakers about the inspiring ways they are supporting people in challenging circumstances in our community. It really is the little things that go such a long way to make a difference. Very worthwhile.” Megan, Croydon.
“I had an amazing afternoon.Inspirational speakers, fantastic food and extremely tempting prizes. Let me know when the next event is on and I’ll be there.” Fiona, Ringwood East.
“The whole afternoon was great. I especially thought the insight on the challenges faced of a carer with an autistic child was very informative. Having the high tea and the raffle was a good way of keeping the afternoon informal but still getting the messages across to the community.” Karen, Mooroolbark.
“That was a fantastic afternoon.” Alicia, Croydon
Thank you, everyone who contributed to a great fund raising event to help those in need in our community of Maroondah, Yarra Ranges and surrounds.
by Bec Tonkin | Apr 2, 2019 | Events
Once again, the Foothills Foundation will be running a set of great events across 2019 to provide patrons with fun experiences and inspiring stories while contributing to fundraising to help those in need in our community.
Again we will have the classic events – the Tour de France Dinner, the AFL Finals Lunch, the Annual Charity Golf Day and our Christmas Rendezvous.
We are also following on from last year’s new dinner event -” An Evening with Libbi Gorr” – with another with a bit of a twist. It will be “An Afternoon with Jo Stanley” and it will be a High Tea.
Plus this year, we are adding a new one with a supporter who came on board with us last year – Nick Whitwell from Montara Wines (thanks Nick) – and that is going to be a Wine Tasting Dinner.
Help us in our purpose of “Improving the lives of disadvantaged people in our community”. All of the proceeds of these events go to these disadvantaged people and community services helping them.
Here are all of the dates – get them into your calendars now and we’ll get more details out to you as soon as we can.
- An Afternoon with Jo Stanley – High Tea at Karralyka Centre, Ringwood East – Sunday 19 May 2019, 3.00 pm.
- Tour de France Dinner at Karralyka Centre – Monday, 24 June 2019
- Winetasting Dinner at Karralyka Centre – Wednesday, 31 July 2019
- AFL Finals Lunch at Karralyka Centre – Thursday, 26 September 2019
- Annual Charity Golf Day at Yering Meadows – Thursday, 21 November 2019
- Christmas Rendezvous – Thursday, 12 December 2019
Thanks to Karralyka Centre and Yering Meadows Golf Club for your generous support.
And of course to our premium sponsor Bendigo Bank Mooroolbark.
