14 Feb Windgap Connect Sponsors and Supporters – Summer 2024
Message from CEO Andrew Anderson
Hello Valued Supporters,
Welcome to the first edition of Windgap Connect for 2024!
It’s great to have all our programs, employment and community activities back up and running, for what is shaping up to be an exciting and eventful year for Windgap.
We enjoyed a tremendous Christmas period at Windgap, with holiday celebrations happening all around our organisation. This was capped off with our Windgap Christmas party taking place at The Juniors Kingsford. I would like to congratulate Kym on winning our 2023 Spirit of Windgap award, and William on winning our Supported Employee of the Year. It was a lovely way to end a successful 2023 for Windgap.
It’s also the count down to our biggest fundraising event of the year, the 2024 Windgap Gala Ball! Tickets are now on sale and we are also asking for your support by joining us at the event or assisting with prize donations, to ensure we reach our fundraising goal.
Kindest regards,
Andrew Anderson
CEO
Windgap
Windgap at Work
My Voice, My Choice
Windgap is excited to share the news our Participant-led podcast, “My Voice My Choice,” is out now. Join the dynamic team, Alex, Felicity, Hamish, Harley, and Samantha as they engage in lively discussions covering topics like bullying, sports, popular culture, and more. A special shoutout to Bryanna (Windgap LLN Trainer), who led this initiative, championing the voices of our Participants and ensuring they had a platform to express their thoughts on subjects close to their hearts.
Four episodes are out now. Click here to listen on Spotify. Be sure to keep an eye out with more episodes to come.
Living the Values Awards
Windgap strives to improve the quality of life for people with an intellectual disability by supporting them to reach their full potential as to their needs and aspirations. To aid this we have 5 core values: Integrity – Care – Empowerment – Innovation – Independence. We are delighted to share the recipients of our Annual Living the Values Awards, given to those employees who exemplified these values. Congratulations: Louise, Aisling, Carol and Tahj.
Able Plus Randwick
Windgap recently attended our local Able Plus event. This event served as a platform for service providers to come together and engage with Individuals with disabilities, Families & Carers, Teachers, and Local Area Coordinators. We believe in the power of collaboration and networking to enhance the support and services we offer, and are pleased to have been part of an event that facilitates such important interactions.
Our Partners and Supporters
Clean Up Australia
We are delighted to once again partner with Clean Up Australia packing up kits for their Clean Up Australia Day Event, providing supported employment and workplace training to adults with intellectual disabilities. They were lovely enough to make an appearance at our head office and spread some sweetness and gratitude to our hardworking team at our Australian Disability Enterprise (ADE) warehouse by dropping off some Drumstick Ice Creams. Our amazing supported employees are busy packing Clean Up Australia kits for the upcoming events, and the ice cream treat was the perfect pick-me-up. Thank you for supporting inclusion and making a positive impact!
Community Spotlight
2024 Windgap Gala Ball Glamour at the Discotheque
The Windgap Gala Ball brings together people in our community who share a common goal – to help create opportunities for adults with disabilities.
All funds raised from the 2024 Gala Ball will support a range of programs, services and equipment for over 250 participants at Windgap aged 18 to 85 years old.
Event Details
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- Date: Saturday 25 May 2024
- Time: Doors open 6pm
- Venue: Darling Island – 48 Pirrama Road, Pyrmont NSW
- Includes: 3 courses + drinks + live entertainment + charity auctions + raffles + prizes
- Dress: Impress in your most glamourous disco best!
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Corporate Sponsorship Packages are available
Corporate Sponsorship, Entertainment and Platinum and Gold Sponsor packages, please contact Jo Nevin via (02) 8337 3638 or email jnevin@windgap.org.au for more information.
View the 2024 event Prospectus to find out more about sponsorship options or check out the Prize Donation flyer for further information.
St Patrick’s Day Fundraising Breakfast 2024
We would love you to join us at The Juniors Kingsford for a morning filled with Irish festivities and goodwill. Get ready to embrace the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day while making a positive impact in the community at Windgap’s annual fundraising breakfast event.
Guests can look forward to an authentic Irish experience featuring the lively tunes of the Shindig Irish Band and performances by the Kennedy Irish Dance School. The atmosphere promises to be filled with joy, laughter, and a sense of community, making it a perfect way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
Don’t miss out on the chance to contribute to a great cause while celebrating St. Patrick’s Day at our family-friendly Windgap event!
Event Details
- When: Saturday 16th March, 2024
- Where: The Juniors Kingsford, 558a Anzac Parade, Kingsford
- Time: 8:30am to 11am (Doors open 8am)
- Entertainment: Shindig Irish Band and the Kennedy Irish Dance School
- Cost: $30 Windgap Participants – $45 for Family Members & Friends of Windgap – $15 Children under 10 years
Diamonds Choir
To cap off 2023, the Diamonds Choir dazzled at the first Malabar Community Carols at the Randwick Golf Club. They created a magical Christmas experience that resonated with the community in front of a fantastic turnout.
On the back of this they continued to wow audiences around the Eastern Suburbs with their performances. Entertaining at the Daceyville Residential Aged Care and The Day Centre War Memorial Hospital.
Windgap Summer Snapshot
Windgap Christmas Party
Participants and staff across our programs and services enjoyed getting together at the The Juniors Kingsford to celebrate at our end of year Christmas party.
Thanks to our special guests Matt Thistlethwaite MP, Irish Consul General – Rosie Keane, Crispin Conroy, Windgap Patron – Paul Graham, Stan Stamatellis, Marjorie O’Neill MP, Clr Danny Said, and all our families & carers.
Along with the festivities, there were awards presented for years of participation at Windgap as well as our end of year awards. The 2023 Spirit of Windgap award went to Kym and William took out the Supported Employee of the Year award.
The day was full of laughter, catching up, prizes, dancing, singing, lunch and of course the appearance of Santa. Be sure to check out our full photo album from the event.
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