(^Wadu - Aboriginal word meaning:- ‘ communion, partnership, together, in commune' - from Kaurna people SA) - all Australians including indigenous and all migrants with our 'Kanyini' - connectedness:-
a) PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:-
Assistance Charitable Undertakings with 70% of net income of the trust comprising:-
i) 10% Australian Children's Foundation Inc
ii) 20% Petrea King's Quest for Life Foundation
iii) 20% St Vincent's Hospital, Darlinghurst Sydney
iv) 20% Assisting projects for indigenous Australians including seed funding and grants for indigenous based enterprises, cultural development, health and education - as determined by the Board of Trustees.
b) SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:-
20% to say thank you to those who helped Stephen as follow:-
i) 5% to acknowledge those who assisted with Launch Underwriting.
ii) 15% the Silver Lady Restoration Trust (previous underwriters - Project Silver Lady)
c) ANCILLARY OBJECTIVES:-
i) 10% income to Stephen Bruce Berry & Professional Project Research Pty Ltd for Licence Fees for Design, Trade Marks and Copyright plus Development, Management and Marketing of products for the Trust and Development of further Commercial and Charitable Undertakings for the Trust.
Initial Launch by - Professional Project Research Pty Ltd ABN 38 -075 391 507
(The 10th anniversary of the passing of my father Bruce Berry aged 69 who died of cancer.)
Founded by Petrea King and has helped over 50,000 Australians with life threatening illnesses and life traumas. Stephen Berry has been a client of Quest for over 15 years.
See web site link - www.questforlife.com.au
Whose wonderful staff helped Stephen Berry meet the medical challenges of the life threatening PML diagnosis in November 2003 which has up to a 75% mortality rate within 2-4years. The word RESPECT is prominent in their ethos. The quality of their care and respect is profoundly humbling.
Founded by Stephen Berry 1983
See History Sheet below and photos included in the Gallery
Income from the Sunburnt Flag Project will allow new projects to be undertaken.
PO Box 1913 Neutral Bay NSW 2089
A further trust (S.O.W.I.T.) to be set up with objectives of assisting projects for indigenous Australians including seed funding and grants for indigenous based enterprises, cultural development, health and education - as determined by the Board of Trustees
Including:-
Stephen Berry had the honour of completing their Advanced Diploma of Applied Aboriginal Studies in 2001-2003 given him a greater appreciation of our Indigenous Heritage of the only island continent in the world.
Stephen Berry
Ali Golding
Deborah Ruiz Wall OAM
George Poulos
Objectives: -
"To help and assist children & youth aged 6-19 years regardless of circumstances."
Application of objectives:- Provision of resource projects and programs to inspire young people.
1983 - Australian Children's Foundation Inc. - Stephen Berry, Founder & President
(1985 became a Registered Charity)
| Projects | International Children's Peace Prize - All primary schools Australia & New Zealand - | |
| 1984 & 1985 | McDonalds tray mat promotions. Peace Prize in Australia only '86 & '88. Major corporate sponsors - McDonalds, Aussat, YKK Zippers. | |
| 1986 | Successful Land & Environment Court Case re:- Parklea Markets for Charity Concerts. | |
| 1989-94 | Establishment of Trusts for Chariot of Dreams promotional tour including Motor Shows in Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne; World Rotary Convention; Sydney visit World President of Rotary; AIDS Candlelight Vigil Melbourne; Mosman Centenary, Make A Wish, St Patrick’s Day parade. | |
| 1992 | S Berry, Administration Committee Chairman for Jeremy Heiman's "Voice of the Children Day" project in all NSW High Schools + McDonalds. Major sponsors include - McDonalds, Coke, Streets, Ansett, Ausplay | |
| 1996 | 'Ausnation' - national identity pilot project for year 11 students. | |
| 2006 | Sunburnt Flag launch by S Berry with 50% to charitable purposes. | |
| International Trips for Australian delegates to represent their country:- | ||
| 1983 | 19 year old Aboriginal Mark Longbottom to Premier Zhao of China in Beijing. | |
| 1984/85 | 13 year old Aboriginal Linda Golding for Christmas Day Mass as guest of Pope John Paul II, meetings with Heads of State & kids in all Eastern Bloc and Soviet Union with Children As The Peacemakers and US ABC documentary crew – “To Russia With Hope”. |
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| 1987 | International Week of Peace - Tokyo Japan to represent Australia. | |
| 1988 | 4th International Banner of Peace Children's Assembly for 700 gifted children and chaperons from 122 nations, in Sofia, Bulgaria. (7 in Australian Delegation incl. Eamon Burke) | |
| 1989 | 10th anniversary of International Year of the Child - international conference, Sofia | |
| 1990 | Jeremy Heimans to "Voice Of The Children" conference in Holland with 87 young people from 45 countries and 12 Nobel Prize Winners - planning for the future of the world. | |
| 1990 | Brendan Woithe - Aust. delegate, "The Children's World Seminar" & World Leaders Summit for Children, New York, USA. | |
| 1990 | December - Ami Latona on Children As The Peacemakers delegation to Jordan & Iraq | |
| Special Awards | 1985 | 8 year Brendan Woithe's song - "Music Change The World" used by 2 MMM to promote Bob Geldof's "Live Aid" Concert, video included 35 of world’s top artists. |
| Christmas '85 | Presentation of Brendan to Her Majesty The Queen when song closes Royal Celebration of Youth as the Finale broadcast on New Year’s Day Int Year of Peace. | |
| 1991 | Jeremy Heimans ('86 Peace Prize winner) nominated for Young Australian of the Year | |
| Events:- | 1984 | Charity function for 480 guests at Regent Hotel in Sydney |
| 1985 | "Youth Live '85" Charity Concert at Flemington Markets World Record Dance with 2 MMM & Prima, for teenagers - attendance 23,095 & 6 major pop bands. | |
| 1988 | 8 year old Morgan Storey opens Children's Week at UN Pavilion Expo'88 in Brisbane. | |
| 1993 | "Free Willy" promotion High Schools around Australia with Village/Roadshow. | |
| 1996 | "Disney - Aladdin on Ice" with Kraft Foods hosting Aboriginal & underprivileged children. | |
| 2000 | “Disney – Snow White on Ice” with Kraft Foods for Aboriginal Children | |
| 2000 | Olympic Gold Medal soccer final, organised 20 sponsored gold tickets for Aboriginal kids to attend sponsored by Traveland. |
Fundraising: - Sponsors incl. McDonald’s; Qantas; Ansett; Aussat; YKK; Prima; 2MMM; Kraft; Traveland. Contra/Art Union for new Aston Martin Lagonda/Govt Grant/Donations/Underwriters/Trusts/Merchandising.
PO BOX 1913, Neutral Bay, NSW, 2089, Australia
Tel. / Fax – 02 9908 8579
Email – loveaustralia@opusnet.com.au