Organisations we Sponsor
We’re mindful that in uncertain economic times the rich usually complain the loudest, but it’s the people at the other end of the scale who do it toughest, whether they’re in Melbourne, Mumbai, Southport or the South Pacific. It’s our policy to never charge our clients more than we have to, so rather than donating a percentage of our profits to charity, we go out of our way to find organisations we can help with website work and any non-profit organisation we do work for automatically receives a discount.
This year we’ve been privileged to assist the following organisations with a range of solutions, such as subsidised website work, discounted marketing help and free web hosting.
The Foundation for Development Cooperation
Formed in 1990, The Foundation for Development Cooperation is an independent, not-for-profit international development organisation. The mandate of FDC calls for it to conduct policy-oriented research, foster public awareness, mobilise broader Australian and overseas development cooperation, and support non-governmental development efforts.
Through partnerships and alliances, FDC undertakes a range of initiatives which seek to improve the lives of poor people in developing countries, foster innovative approaches to development, and connect policy work to self-help efforts at the grass roots level. FDC’s work includes economic development and assessment, policy analysis, grass-roots community-based initiatives, strategic research, partnerships and leverage, advocacy, consulting and advisory services.
Microfinance Pasifika
The Microfinance Pasifika Network is an initiative of the Foundation for Development Cooperation. The Microfinance Pasifika Network is an alliance of institutions committed to supporting disadvantaged people in the Pacific to improve their quality of life, through the provision of inclusive and sustainable financial services such as savings, credit, remittances and payment services and insurance. The Network was formally launched on 16 and 17 of June 2006 in Port Vila, Vanuatu following over a year of consultation led by the Australian-based Foundation for Development Cooperation.
The Banking With The Poor Network
The Banking With The Poor Network is a network of some 30 national policy institutions, commercial banks and NGO's from nine countries in Asia - namely Australia, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka and Thailand. The BWTP objective is to link microfinance with the financial system and to support the provision of inclusive financial services in Asia. It pursues this objective through capacity building, information sharing, policy dialogue, advocacy and research.
The BWTP and FDC partners with the Citi Foundation to strengthen the Microfinance sector in Asia.
National Bank of Vanuatu
At NBV, we are committed to providing a range of quality banking products and services to businesses, government agencies and individuals throughout Vanuatu and beyond. Our customers include small businesses in rural areas, larger businesses domiciled in Vanuatu, and International customers who require offshore banking services. Whatever your banking needs are, we can serve you.
NBV is proud to be the only commercial bank in Vanuatu that supports the wider national interest. With a network of 21 branches extending from the Banks Islands in the north to Aneitym in the south, NBV is the only bank that provides services outside the main population centres of Port Vila and Luganville. All profit earned by NBV is returned to the people of Vanuatu – paid as dividends to the Government or reinvested to improve and extend banking services. In every sense, NBV is Vanuatu’s own bank.
The Animal Welfare League Queensland
The Animal Welfare League of Qld takes care of approximately 12,000 strayed and abandoned animals a year on the Gold Coast and surrounding areas. The AWL receives no government funding for welfare work, relying predominantly on the community for financial and emotional support. It is through the continued support of the community that we will achieve a brighter future for every companion animal in need.
The Animal Welfare League Australia
The Animal Welfare League Australia incorporates the state-based Animal Welfare League organisations. This national partnership is driven to ensure the welfare of the nation’s animals.
The foundation of the collaboration between state Animal Welfare Leagues is a shared vision to be at the forefront of companion animal welfare, providing a framework for consistent and improved standards of care, treatment and quality of life. The AWLA seeks to be recognised as the peak companion animal welfare organisation in Australia by providing information and research on important animal welfare issues to the pet industry, local and federal government.
Bondi Surf Rescue
Bondi Rescue Lifeguards Pty Ltd was founded by a group of local lifeguards in 2007 to provide a global channel for LG training initiative, merchandising and collaborative projects.
Bondi Rescue Lifeguards Pty Ltd have developed and own the Licence for the Bondi Rescue Brand. Channel 10’ Networks Logo Winning Series has grown in poularity beyond its Top Rating Primetime slot nationally Downunder, now reaching millions of viewers from dozens of Countries including In-Flight broadcast on Qantas & viewing via the National Geographic Channel Globally.
The Kenya National Examinations Council
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) was established in 1980 under the KNEC Act of Parliament (CAP 225A) of the Laws of Kenya. It was established to take over the functions previously undertaken by the defunct East African Examinations Council and the Ministry of Education to conduct school, post school and other examinations.
Australian Short Films
Australian Short Films.com is an independent website dedicated to promoting short film in Australia. This site includes a database of short film scripts by young and emerging writers, a range of links related to short filmmaking in Australia and information about the people involved in Australia's short film industry.
Carmelite Ormiston
A community of contemplative women in the Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane, we belong to the world-wide Discalced – Teresian – Carmelite Order. Called to follow Christ in intimate friendship and love, ours is a life of prayer at the service of the Church.
Bonded together by our common ideal we strive to embrace all people in our prayer, particularly the poor and suffering in every part of the world. We believe that the love we show to one another not only builds up the community, but has an influence far beyond the confines of our monastery.