Now in its second year, the Western Bulldogs Community Partner Showcase will give you the chance to learn about what else is happening in the west and offer some great programs you can get involved in. The event aims to embrace the entire community and bring together the passion of the AFL with the diversity of the Western Suburbs.
Some of our Community Partners that will be participating in our Showcase this year include: The Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Western Chances, Western Health, Pivot West and The Warwick Foundation.
The Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation
The BRF perpetuates the memory of members of the Victoria Police killed in the line of duty through the support of worthwhile community projects within Victoria. By taking the steps to honour their memory and ensure their sacrifice is acknowledged, the BRF develops a range of projects that benefit the wider community.
The Westgate Branch of the Blue Ribbon Foundation has obtained approval from the Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation Board to undertake renovations of the Emergency Ward of the Western Hospital Footscray and to meet the cost of the renovations which is $125,000.00. They are aiming to raise this amount by September 2011 and the project will be named in honour of Timothy Lewczuk who was killed whilst on duty. Pay them a visit on the day to find out more about the great work they do for our community.
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
JDRF are committed to working tirelessly to develop new and better treatments to improve the lives of people who have type 1 diabetes and keep them as healthy as possible. There are 122,300 Australians with type 1 diabetes, and with six new cases every day, Australia has one of the highest rates in the world. The number of Australian children being diagnosed with this disease is increasing by 3% every year. If you would like further information on Juvenile diabetes please see the friendly people at the JDRF stall on the day.
Western Health
Western Health provides public heath care to the community through its three hospitals Sunshine, Footscray and Williamstown. If you have any health inquiries, be sure to stop by and chat with the team.
Pivot West
Pivot West mobile health services assist the homeless and disadvantaged in Melbourne’s west, they will be available on the day for any medical service queries you may have.
Western Chances
Western Chances assists motivated young people in Melbourne’s west realise their full potential by providing scholarships, opportunity programs and ongoing support. They will be available for inquiries on the day.
The Warwick Foundation
The Warwick Foundation is the first and only Non-Profit Charitable Organisation in Australia focusing on supporting young adults on their cancer journey. While there are hundreds of cancer-related organisations in existence today, there are almost none that are strictly focused on meeting the unique needs and issues faced by young adults on their cancer journey. Be sure to stop by and show your support.
So make sure you get along to Whitten Oval this Sunday the 27th of February between 10am and 2pm and join us in our celebration of community spirit, meet the boys and enjoy some great entertainment.
Entry by gold coin donation.
The 2011 Community Festival & Family Day is proudly brought to you by Event Partners Mission Foods, WorkSafe & KooGa, Associate Partner City West Water and Media Partner Leader Community Newspapers.
For further information click here to visit the Events page.
