Trusts & Foundations AMP On behalf of Learning Links we would like to extend our most sincere thanks to the AMP Foundation for their extremely generous donation.  This donation came at a time when we have worked tirelessly to improve our support services and we are very grateful for this contribution to our organisation.  Our donors are very important to our organisation and we are extremely grateful that AMP has selected Learning Links to support and assist us with our work in helping children with difficulty learning.  Learning Links is delighted to be the beneficiary of this donation and it is the children and families who attend Learning Links’ programs who benefit from donations such as this.

The O’Neill Foundation
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to The O’Neill Foundation for their generous donation to Learning Links. This donation will help children with disabilities, learning difficulties and delays from financially disadvantaged families to receive subsidised early childhood intervention, therapy, specialist literacy/numeracy support and counselling programs.  As a charity Learning Links relies on donations and fundraising to help us help children and their families. Without this valuable support, our aim of helping children be the best they can be would be so much more difficult.

James N Kirby Foundation
On behalf of the children, families and staff of Learning Links, our sincere thanks to James N Kirby Foundation for the extremely generous donation of funds towards the Reading for Life Online program. We appreciate the support for children who are struggling with reading at school and may otherwise have missed out on vital help to give them the best chance for the future.  James N Kirby are valued supporters of Learning Links and we are extremely grateful for their continued generosity and funding.

United Way Sydney
Our sincere thanks to United Way Sydney for their generous donation through the workplace giving scheme to Learning Links.  Learning Links is delighted to be the beneficiary of this donation and it is the children and families who attend Learning Links’ programs who benefit from donations such as this.  Learning Links is extremely appreciative of the continuing support and generosity extended to us by United Way Sydney.

United Way Northern Beaches Youth Fund
Our sincere thanks to the United Way Northern Beaches Youth Fund for the very generous donation to the Triumphant Typing Program for five children in Sydney’s Northern Beaches.  This program will give children with motor and learning difficulties the opportunity to develop to their full potential by giving them the skills to utilise computers efficiently. Learning Links will run this 10-week program that will teach children in upper primary and early high school how to use all of their fingers, type faster and with fewer mistakes and increase their confidence in computer skills.

Fuji Xerox Australia and United Way Sydney
Our thanks to Fuji Xerox Australia and United Way Sydney for their ongoing support for the children and families of Learning Links.  We would like to thanks Fuji Xerox Australia for their generous donation resulting from a staff survey in March 2010. Our donors are an important part of our organisation and we are extremely appreciative of the support and generosity of our donors.

AMP, Alpine Nursery, Hurstville City Council & United Way Sydney
Our sincere thanks to Ross Liddle and Brian Docker of United Way for co-ordinating a volunteer project for Learning Links at our inclusive Preschool at Peakhurst.  Thanks goes to AMP for volunteering their time, Alpine Nursery for donating over 100 plants and Hurstville City Council for donating mulch to complete this important project for the preschool children of Learning Links.  The project was a ‘Backyard Blitz’-style makeover with the volunteers transforming the children’s playground with garden beds replanted with fresh soil and mulch.  Over 103 children attend our inclusive preschool at Peakhurst each week and this includes 30 children with learning difficulties and disabilities. The outdoor area is an important part of our preschool program where children with and without additional needs learn and play together. The area now has beautiful plants specifically chosen for their properties in attracting bird life and butterflies to the playground as well as the sensory aspect of smell and movement of the plants.  These volunteer projects are extremely important to Learning Links as a charity and we warmly thank United Way for the co-ordinating the playground make-over and AMP, Alpine Nursery and Hurstville City Council for their participation in the project.

The Good Guys and United Way Sydney
Our thanks to The Good Guys and United Way Sydney for their ongoing support for the children and families of Learning Links.  We would like to thank The Good Guys Bankstown for continuing to support our Early Starters programs; The Good Guys Caringbah and The Good Guys Nowra for continuing to support the Reading for Life program.

Registered Clubs

Special thanks to the registered clubs for their support. Every year Registered Clubs come support the local community in a large number of ways and we would like to express our sincere thanks to our wonderful registered clubs who continue to support the work of Learning Links. 

Club Rivers
Our sincere thanks to Club Rivers for their generous donation to help with a number of projects:

• renovations to Oatley Cottage enabling the children to play outside in bad weather and better organise the internal space;
• purchase some new toys for our mobile toy library;
• subsidise services for children with multiple disabilities and/or difficulties whose families cannot afford to pay at all for specialist services; and
• provide some much needed storage and renovations to our Penshurst office.

 
Club Rivers has been a long-time supporter of Learning Links and their contributions over the years have led to significantly improved services for local children and families.  We thank Club Rivers’ management, staff and members for their wonderful support.

Dee Why RSL Club
Our sincere thanks to Dee Why RSL for generously donating to subsidise the cost of services for local families with children with disabilities, learning difficulties and delays who attend Learning Links Brookvale.

Diggers @ The Entrance (Tuggerah Lakes Memorial Club)
Our sincere thanks to Diggers @ The Entrance for their generous donation to support a Reading for Life program for primary school children falling behind in reading.

Friends of Learning Links

Mr Joe Puglisi – Sanders Noonan
On behalf of Learning Links, we would like to thank Joe Puglisi from Sanders Noonan for initiating and organising a film of Learning Links’ services in the St George area for the Sanders website and YouTube.  The film is a wonderful showcase for the services that Learning Links has to offer local children and families and has provided us with publicity what we would not have been able to afford as a charity.  Our thanks once again for your generosity and support as we continue to assist children and families in need and promote awareness of the frustration and ability of children with learning disabilities, difficulties and developmental delays.

JORG – Jim Owens
Oatley Park Fun Run
This year a local running group in Oatley, JORG organised by Jim Owens nominated Learning Links as the charity to support with the proceeds of the inaugural Oatley Park Fun Run.  Jim and the JORG supporters worked tirelessly in the lead-up to the event to ensure it was a great success.  The run was held on May 30 and up to our 1,000 participants and spectators turned up to support it in Oatley Park.  $3,500 was raised to assist children with difficulties and their families and we sincerely thank the participants and sponsors who attended and made this event so successful. Thank you to all the event’s sponsors listed below for their wonderful contributions.

• JORG Freedom Runners
• Ray White Oatley
• Blair’s Tyres
• The Athlete’s Foot
• Hurstville City Council

Finally, to everyone who came and enjoyed the Fun Run, thank you for supporting the children and families of Learning Links.

IMC Pacific
We would like to extend our warmest thanks to IMC Pacific for very generous donation towards our Learning Links Kingsford branch.  Our donors are very important to our organisation and we are extremely grateful that IMC has been able to continue supporting services in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs and assisting us with our work in helping children with difficulty learning.  IMC Pacific has always shown compassion towards and understanding of the needs of Learning Links and the continued generosity and support is greatly appreciated.

NSW Community Building Partnership
Our most sincere thanks to the NSW Community Building Partnership for their recent generous donation to Learning Links.  This donation will go towards the fit out of our Mt Pritchard premises when we relocate our existing services in Sydney’s west there later this year. This donation represents a significant saving to our organisation and allows us to allocate more funds to assist the children and families of Learning Links.

Nokia Australia Pty Ltd
On behalf of Learning Links we would like to extend our sincere thanks to Nokia Australia Pty Ltd for their very generous donation.  Learning Links is pleased to be the beneficiary of this donation which is very warmly received. Every donation makes a huge difference to the children of Learning Links and their families.  Learning Links is extremely appreciative of the continuing support and generosity extended to us by Nokia Australia.

Logicall Communications
On behalf of Learning Links we would like to express our sincere thanks to Logicall Communications for their generous donation of an e66 mobile phone to Learning Links.  This phone was used as a lucky door prize at a Learning Links’ professional development day and we appreciate this kind donation.

NSW Corvettes Unlimited Car Club Inc
Our sincere thanks to the NSW Corvettes Unlimited Car Club Inc for their generous donation to Learning Links and continued support.  Learning Links is delighted to be the beneficiary of this donation and it is the children and families who attend Learning Links’ programs who benefit from donations such as this.

KU Padstow Preschool
On behalf of the children and families of Learning Links we would like to thank the KU Padstow Preschool for their generous donation to support Learning Links.  We understand this donation was the result of fundraising at your centre and Learning Links is thrilled to be chosen as the beneficiary of this donation.

D.E.K. Bowling Group
On behalf of the children and families of Learning Links we would like to thank D.E.K. Bowling Group for their generous donation to support Learning Links.  Learning Links is thrilled to be the beneficiary of this donation, which is very warmly received. Our donors are an important part of our organisation and we are extremely appreciative of the support and generosity of our donors. It is the children and families who attend Learning Links’ programs who will benefit from your donation.

Scholastic
Our sincere thanks to Scholastic’s campaign ‘Classroom Cares’ for the large variety of books we received in 2009/10. A great number of children who attended Learning Links’ services last year had the opportunity to receive these books and take them home to share with their families.  Like in previous years, the books have been distributed between our locations located at Brookvale, Fairfield, Peakhurst and Randwick. Our Family Services also received books that they gave to families who are financially disadvantaged, siblings of children with disabilities, and children who struggle with literacy.  Our thanks to Scholastic for their generosity and kindness. You have made a world of difference to our children and families.

IGA Lugarno (IGA Community Chest Limited)
Mr Robert & Mrs Zena Sleiman
Our sincere thanks to IGA Lugarno (IGA Community Chest Limited) for their very generous donation to the children of Learning Links and their families.  Learning Links is extremely appreciative of the continuing support extended to us by IGA Community Chest Limited. It is because of this level of support and commitment that allows us to provide quality programs and services to children and families attending Learning Links.  Thank you once again for your generosity and support as we continue to assist children and families in need and promote awareness of the frustration and ability of children with learning disabilities and difficulties and developmental delays.

Leading Edge Dental - Penshurst
Our sincere thanks to Dr Brett Taylor of Leading Edge Dental for the generous donation to Learning Links.  This donation is in support of our ‘Movie Fundraising Night’ and we are thrilled to be the beneficiary of this community fundraising event. Thanks again for supporting the children and families of Learning Links.

Profab Industries Pty Ltd
Our sincere thanks to Profab Industries Pty Ltd for their generous sponsorship donation to Pascal Grant who walked the Kokoda Track to raise money for Learning Links.

Nomura Australia Limited
On behalf of Learning Links, we would like to thank Nomura Australia Limited for the generous donation made on behalf of the following employees:

• Joshua Ackman
• Ben Byrne
• Johanna Finlayson
• Stephen Roberts
• Roger Sewell
• Alana Zielinski

Learning Links is thrilled to be the beneficiary of the donations which are very warmly received. It is because of donations such as this that allows us to provide quality programs and services to children and families attending Learning Links.

The Professionals Real Estate Beverly Hills
Our sincere thanks to Mr Robert Sharp of The Professionals Real Estate for the generous donation to Learning Links.  This donation is in support of our ‘Movie Fundraising Night’ and we are thrilled to be the beneficiary of this community fundraising event. Thanks again for supporting the children and families of Learning Links.

Helping Hand Sweet Company
Our thanks again to the Helping Hand Sweet Company for their continued support of Learning Links.

Mr Warren Gibb – Little Sails Preschool
Our sincere thanks to Mr Warren Gibb for his generous donation to Learning Links.  Our donors are an important part of our organisation and we are extremely appreciative of the support and generosity of our donors. It is the children and families who attend Learning Links‘ programs who will benefit from this donation.

Mr Paul Firkin
Thank you to Mr Paul Firkin for his continuing and regular support for the children and families of Learning Links.  Regular contributions allow us to continue to provide quality services and programs for the benefit of children and families.

Graeme Cruise
Our warmest thanks to Graeme Cruise for the very generous donation to support a Reading for Life program for primary school children falling behind in reading.

Mrs Raema Walker
Our sincere thanks to Mrs Raema Walker for her recent generous donation to Learning Links. Our donors are an important part of our organisation and we are extremely grateful for the support and generosity.

Mrs Jodie Herbert
On behalf of Learning Links, our Early Childhood Services’ staff including Maie Simson our Toy Librarian, we would like to thank Mrs Jodie Herbert most sincerely for the generous donation of toys.  The toys are in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to our resources. They will be enjoyed by the many children attending our St George Early Starters’ program. Thank you for your continuing support of Learning Links; it is very much appreciated.

Ms Helen Clark
Our sincere thanks to Ms Helen Clark for her generous donation to Learning Links.  Our donors are an important part of our organisation and we are extremely appreciative of the support and generosity of our donors. It is the children and families who attend Learning Links ‘programs who will benefit from this donation.

Ms Geraldine Liemich
On behalf of Learning Links, our Early Childhood Services’ staff including Maie Simson our Toy Librarian, we would like to thank Ms Geraldine Liemich most sincerely for the generous donation of toys.  The toys are in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to our resources. They will be enjoyed by the children attending our St George Early Starters’ program. Thank you for supporting Learning Links; it is very much appreciated by us all.

Mrs Helen Zorzit
On behalf of Learning Links, our Early Childhood Services’ staff including Maie Simson our Toy Librarian, we would like to thank Mrs Helen Zorzit most sincerely for the generous donation of toys.  The toys are in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to our resources. They will be enjoyed by the children attending our St George Early Starters’ program and we thank you for supporting Learning Links.

Ms Sophia Nabi – Karatane
On behalf of Learning Links and Isobel, McKay, Coordinator, HIPPY Program Cabramatta, we would like to extend our thanks to Karatane for providing temporary storage of our HIPPY boxes.  The HIPPY program is a Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters which is being run by Learning Links. The program is for preschool children and promotes school readiness, maximises the chances of a successful early school experience and fosters parent involvement in school and community life.  We appreciate the assistance with storage as this greatly assists our Coordinator with the smooth running of our HIPPY Program.

Mr Mitchell Lamb
Our sincere thanks to Mitchell Lamb for organising and hosting a Beverly Hills Cinema fundraiser and selecting Learning Links as the beneficiary of funds raised on the night.  There were two movies shown, Clash of the Titans and When in Rome and everyone enjoyed the movies whilst raising valuable funds for the children and families of Learning Links.  As a charity, Learning Links relies on donations and fundraising to help us help children and their families. Without this valuable support, our aim of helping children be the best they can be would be so much more difficult.

Mr Vi Bui
Thank you to Mr Vi Bui for the generous donation to Learning Links.  We are very grateful for the support of our donors and every donation makes a real difference. It is the children and families who attend our various programs who benefit from donations such as this.

Special thanks to the following donors and supporters:

Mr Chris Conte
Joshua Ackman
Ben Byrne
Johanna Finlayson
Stephen Roberts
Roger Sewell
Alana Zielinski
Nina Fairweather
Westpac – Social Sector Banking Team
Anna Booth
Mr & Mrs C Thrift
Shantelle O’Leary and Simon Tagg

The CDSE scheme is a shared State Government-Club Industry program, funded by a 1.5% gaming machine tax rebate provided by the State Government to those registered clubs with gaming machine profits in excess of $1 million per annum.

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