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Welcome to the first edition of 'BacLinks Backyard'. This informative e-news bulletin will keep you up to date with all the latest BacLinks news, as well as relevant local and global CSR news, trends and practical information. For businesses, it will also highlight opportunities to get involved with your local community, and for community groups and organisations it will provide a promotional opportunity to highlight your community projects and needs.
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Featured projects - past, present and future
Up-to-date CSR and employee volunteering news, tips and trends
Calls for action
Community requests, no-longer-needed items up for grabs
BacLinks Member list
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| Get to know BacLinks |
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Established in 2002 as a Karingal initiative, BacLinks is a not-for-profit program that aims to build stronger communities by brokering mutually beneficial partnerships between business and community groups.
For more information about BacLinks Membership contact us directly or visit our website
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| What's happening in your backyard |
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8 July: 730 Club Breakfast
The inaugural 730 Club Breakfast, held at the Mercure Hotel Geelong was a resounding success.
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11 September: 'Dare to Succeed' - A Roxy event designed to empower young women
An event sponsored by Roxy in conjunction with Quiksilver and the Quiksilver Foundation to specifically assist young women from disadvantaged backgrounds to prepare for entering the workforce.
03 October: Shell Geelong Refinery teams with Rainbow Riders to help disadvantaged youth
Local disadvantaged youths participate in a unique horse riding activity.
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09 October: Alcoa supports Geelong Health
Alcoa volunteers will provide voluntary driving and escort services to link people with Barwon Health facilities.
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| Articles of interest |
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Tips on how to engage employees in employee volunteering
Visit our website page 'Valuable Resources for Business and Community' for interesting and informative tips for all sized businesses on building a successful employee volunteer program.
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The changing face of corporate philanthropy in Australia
Summary: The Corporate Community Investment in Australia Report, January 2007
There is a commonly held belief in Australia today that responding to community need and social pressures, when applied appropriately, is conducive to long term returns to shareholders.
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Hand Brake Turn requires mentors for their 3WAY Mentoring Project. This can be a life altering experience - Engage in a real life mentoring partnership with an at-risk young person for 13 weeks. FREE training in leadership, coaching and mentoring provided. Email Tracy Bull or phone 5249 8989
Are you female and interested in, or already working within, trade or non-traditional employment?
Register now with Women In Trades and receive your invitation to the inaugural WIT Launch. BacLinks sits on the Committee and has played an integral role in the establishment of this very important network that provides networking opportunities, resources and support services to women considering a trade pathway.
Volunteers for 'Midweek Basketball' needed
Norlane Neighbourhood House, City of Greater Geelong, Corio Norlane Neighbourhood Renewal, Leisure Networks, Victoria Police and Corio Bay Senior College are organising "Midweek Basketball" as an opportunity for some of the young people involved to come together to improve and learn new skills as well as catching up with friends.
Leukaemia Foundation needs volunteers to sell Geelong Cup Pins - 15, 16, 17, 20 & 21 October (City Locations)
Volunteers required for 2-3 hour shifts on any day(s). Contact Chelsea Hedt, 03) 5222 5977; Fax: 03) 5222 6733.
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| Garage Sale |
This section provides member community agencies/groups with an opportunity to seek specific items such as office equipment/furniture etc. to meet their needs. Member businesses can also list items that they no longer need but may be valuable to community groups. All expressions of interest in items will be facilitated by BacLinks and priority will be given to member community groups/organisations. Forward your request for items and items up for grabs to backyard@karingal.org.au
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| Get to know your neighbours |
| Premier Members |
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Alcoa Point Henry
GMHBA Health Insurance
Rotary Club of Highton
Shell Refining Geelong
Business/Community Members
Adcell Print Group
ATC Geelong
Barefoot Media
Barwon Youth
Bendigo Bank
Black Dog Promotions
BPW Geelong Cloverdale Baptist Community Church
Corio Bay Senior College
Ford Motor Company
GP Association Geelong
Grovedale Community Centre
Hand Brake Turn Geelong
Leukaemia Foundation
MatchWorks
Mercure Hotel Geelong
Mt Duneed Regional PS
North Shore PS
Powercor Australia
Quiksilver
Run M Ragged
Safeway Newcomb
Salvation Army Northside
Sensis
Uniting Care Concern
VALID Inc
WHK
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Healthy partnership benefits business and community
Private Health Insurer GMHBA has funded a full-time, business development position within BacLinks to help the program build more valuable partnerships between Geelong businesses and community groups.
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| Special Notice |
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY
This event needs your support
2008 Summer Workplace Big Day Out
Tuesday
18 November
Adventure Park
Wallington
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| What's Happening in Portland's Backyard |
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Walking Frames to give away!
Lewis Court Home for the Aged has donated surplus walking frames to the local community
Call for Corporate Volunteers
BacLinks Portland would like to hear from Portland businesses who are interested in Corporate Volunteering and its many positive outcomes.
Community Network Sponsorship Opportunity
This is chance for local businesses to sponsor an important local community network aimed at bringing community organisations together to share ideas, skills and links.
For more information on these project opportunities or the BacLinks Portland Program contact Carol Stewart on 03) 5521 5292; Mobile 0400 549 911. | |
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