MOTHER TONGUE
Mother Tongue is a sculpture park of exotic forms created from the dances, rhythms and languages of Torres Strait Islands, South India, West Africa, Indonesia and Pacifica with Flamenco, Contemporary body percussion and live music. Australia’s passion for rich multi-cultures is expressed eloquently in Mother Tongue. This seminal work will play an important part in shaping our national identity. The urgent conversation about our need to connect and protect all lifeforms: is at its heart. This work accurately reflects our society, and it asks the audience to share a vision of themselves, as Australians in a rapidly changing world. We have received support for the project since 2008 from Create NSW, Australia Council, Ausdance NSW, Critical Path and Bundanon Trust to name a few. And even though we anticipate a strong box office we want to make sure that everyone can afford to see this ambitious debut production. This takes the additional help through your gifts small and large.
Make a Donation
L’Arche NSW is a member of an International Federation of people with and without a disability that either live together, sharing everyday life, or gather together to pray, or celebrate. We are seeking donations to fund our special events. Appreciate any donation that you can provide, your donation will help us, with our goal of creating a welcoming and supportive environment for our members. Together, we can build a brighter future for people with a disability in our community. Psalm 41:1 Blessed are those who have regard for the weak; the LORD delivers them in times of trouble. Thank you for your generous donation to support L'Arche NSW
Our Lady of Mt Carmel Parish Community
Our annual Mt Carmel Community Night raises funds to support the work of the parish that is at the heart of service in our Mt Carmel community. Funds support the Carmelites and ministers who work in our school community and beyond provide a place of prayer, community and service. Funds support programs and service groups as well as the maintenance of the buildings and grounds the the community calls home. Together and with your support we live out the community motto: "Through prayer and action we follow Christ."
Messiah Project Townsville
Cleveland Singers Inc. is undertaking a 12-month community arts project to present a professional, full-length performance of Handel’s Messiah in Townsville—its first performance there since 2009. To prepare local singers for this significant cultural event, community rehearsals began in July 2025. The project will culminate in a Winter School in July 2026 led by Berlin-based German conductor Volker Hedtfeld, who is a specialist in historically informed performance practice. The final performance will showcase a collaboration between community participants, professional vocal soloists, and musicians from the Great Barrier Reef Orchestra. The total estimated cost of the project is $60,000. To make this culturally significant event possible, Cleveland Singers Inc. kindly requests financial support from the community. If you prefer to make a direct deposit, please use the following account: Westpac Bank BSB: 034 241 Account Number: 505 064 Account Name: Cleveland Singers Inc.
Mellow In The Yellow
As you are aware Mellow In The Yellow (MITY) has been cancelled for 2020. We are still aiming to raise funds to continue our support to farmers and farming families. Our current projects that we fund include The Resilience Project, The Rural Outreach Program and Mental Health First Aid courses. If you would like to donate to MITY you can do this via Trybooking or alternatively via Bank Deposit. Live Rural Ltd BSB: 083-408 Acc: 74-069-9304
NRNA Australia Social Welfare Fund
NRNA Australia’s social welfare fund has been an integral part of the organization’s philanthropic projects. Fund provides assistance to individuals and families through immediate relief during death, terminal illness, and mental health issues. Its purpose is to extend the initial support when it is needed the most. The organization has proudly supported circa 500 applicants disbursing half a million in the last decade. With the increasing diaspora population and an increasing number of applications the fund has depleted all-time low and requires immediate replenishment.
Yizkor
The names included in the Yizkor list four times a year - Yom Kippur, Sukkot/Shemini Atzeret, Pesach and Shavuot - include all the plaques on the memorial boards in our foyer and Yizkor donations made by family members in honour of a loved one each year. It is important to note that the Yizkor prayer is tied directly to the act of giving charity in the name of the departed. It is the commitment to give that donation which we ask Hashem to remember alongside our loved ones.
Cardijn Photos Black Friday Appeal
It's Black Friday around the world! So today we're asking you to support our man in black, Joseph Cardinal Cardijn, founder of the Young Christian Workers movement, Council Father at Vatican II and inspiration of so many lives and projects over the last century. In particular, we've become aware of a collection of press photos of Cardijn that are currently for sale at a discount for Black Friday. To purchase the collection, we need to urgently raise $A700 ($US460 or €420). Any extra will be set aside for future such purchases and projects. Please give generously.
Sports Court Resurfacing Donations
St Leonards School would like to resurface the Basketball/Netball courts to make them a safer and more engaging place for our children to play. By upgrading the courts from the existing concrete surface to a modern acrylic/turf surface the school would be elevating our playing grounds into a modern, desirable, fun & safe space for kids to play, bringing our school facilities in line with those in other schools in our region.