Our Partners for the 2015 Great Ocean Road Marathon – Their Stories

OUR SPONSORS

Apollo Bay Bakery is delighted to be a major sponsor of the Health Foundation in this yearbs Great Ocean Road Marathon.B Owned and operated by an Apollo Bay family of long standing, the Bakery is one of the townbs most successful businesses.B Proud of our association with local not-for-profit organisations, Apollo Bay Bakery has a long and loyal relationship with the Health Foundation and its Trustees.B Webre looking forward to being part of the Marathon Festival in mid-May; be sure to come along and sample one of our famous scallop pies.

 

abcctThe Apollo Bay Chamber of Commerce & Tourism negotiated the sale of the Great Ocean Road Marathon in 2013 to IMG with a model that allows our community to benefit through ongoing fundraising opportunities.B Partnered with the efforts of the Apollo Bay & District Health Foundation to facilitate this each year, we are proud to have achieved such a great opportunity to really support our local communities.B The Chamber has an ongoing commitment to support the Apollo Bay and District B Health Foundation and local community groups who endeavour to create a better place for us to live.

 

gdjGrant Day James is a North Melbourne based advertising agency distinguished by an irrepressible, can-do attitude and an imaginative approach.B GDJ specialise in clever communication solutions and partner with clients of all sizes to achieve quality outcomes.B We are delighted to assist the Apollo Bay & District Health Foundation continue its important and invaluable work in the local community.

 

… and our supporters

Community Care ChemistCommunity Care Chemist is a not for profit community owned pharmacy group, committed to holistic and whole health solutions while supporting the communities in which we operate.B Community Care Chemist welcomes our recently appointed Apollo Bay Manager Erin O’Connor to our team.B Community Care Chemist and Erin and are delighted to be able to sponsor the Apollo Bay & District Health Foundation Great Ocean Road Marathon.

 

The Health Foundation has teamed up with The Gym, Apollo Bay, to develop training programs for the 10km, 14km and 23km events this year.B Download the programs here 10km and 14km GORM Running Program, 23km GORM Running Program.

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The Great Ocean Road Festival of Wellness

May 16-17 2015 marks the inaugural Great Ocean Road Festival of Wellness.

The GMHBA Great Ocean Road Marathon attracts more than 15,000 visitors to the coast, most of whom stay in our community for the whole weekend.B Feedback indicates that they are looking for something to do to fill in their time whilst waiting for their brunnersb to warm-up, run and recover.

The Apollo Bay and District Health Foundation has taken the initiative to develop the Great Ocean Road Festival of Wellness and invites all community members, wellness professionals, stall holders, food vendors and cafC) owners who are interested in being involved in this inaugural event to submit an expression of interest.

The Festival will showcase local health and wellness professionals such as Yoga therapists, Pilates, massage, healing and wellness coaches, as well as local fresh food suppliers and other stallholders in a village atmosphere.

There will be daytime activities and entertainment for the children and evening entertainment including busking and music for the crowds.

Please register your interest by emailing pip@apollobay.vic.au.

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Presentation of 2014 Grants and AGM Thank Yous

$30,000 Otway Health Defibrillator/vital signs Monitor $2,101 Otway Health Support equipment for Youth Worker $2,000 Apollo Bay Preschool Shade Sail System $1,303 Apollo Bay Netball Club First Aid Kits $9,026 Apollo Bay Surf Life Saving Club Paddle BoardsB Youth activities programme $10,000 Apollo Bay P-12 College Supporting youth mental health

Our guest speaker, Tiffany Holt, Principal of Apollo Bay P-12 College, inspired us all with her vision of how to deliver extraordinary outcomes by working together.

Thanks to our host, Wayne Malady, at Captains at the Bay.

Grants were also made to the following groups for supporting the Great Ocean Marathon.B Apollo Bay P-12 College, Apollo Bay Preschool, Apollo Bay Sailing Club, Wye River CFA, Wye River Surf Life Saving Club, Kennett River Progress Association and Apollo Bay Community Website Inc.

What a year itbs been b In total we were able to distribute $92,000B for the health and wellbeing of our community.

Looking forward to what we can achieve together in 2015.

Andrew Buchanan Chairman Apollo Bay & District Health Foundation

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2014 Annual General Meeting

4pm – Saturday, 8th November, 2014 at Captains at the Bay, 21 Pascoe Street, Apollo Bay. What an exciting year we’ve had and now our wonderful community will benefit.B So come along and hear how many local groups have been successful with their Grant Application. The Health Foundation has given over $500,000 back to the Apollo Bay & District b something we’re very proud of.B To continue to do this we need YOUR SUPPORT so we look forward to seeing you there. Our guest speaker is Ms Tiffany Holt, Principal of Apollo Bay P-12 College, who will talk about making a rural community work for us all. We encourage you to join us for the AGM followed by refreshments.B All welcome.]]>

Call for 2014 Grant Applications

  • Be a not-for-profit organisation.
  • The project must fall within the geographical boundaries of the AB&DHF.B The district can be regarded generally as extending approximately from Wye River through Apollo Bay to Lavers Hill and from the coast to a line drawn from Lavers Hill to Forrest.
  • Must fall within the charter of activities supported by the Foundation.
  • Important Note: When reviewing grants we give precedence to grant applications which have health outcomes as the primary objective b not as a secondary by-product of a project which has a primary objective other than health. Grant applications must be submitted by the closing date of 18th September, 2014.B Applications must be made on theB 2014 ABDHF Grant Application form supported by a detailed project description and costing. Andrew Buchanan -B 0419 315 181 Chairman of Trustees Apollo Bay & District Health Foundation Inc. Endorsed Charitable Institution ABN 48 605 122 377  

    2014 ABDHF Grant Application form

    Charter of Supported Activities

    Past grants allocated by the Health Foundation

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    The Marathon's Healthy Community Connections

    The Apollo Bay & District Health Foundation is pleased and proud to announce that as a result of the fantastic fundraising efforts of the runners, the generosity of our major sponsors and other supporters, the enthusiastic volunteering by local groups and the fabulous support of our community, we managed to raise more than $37,500 through the Great Ocean Road Marathon to distribute back into our community, as follows:

    Apollo Bay P-12 College

    $16,500

    Apollo Bay Preschool

    $6,500

    Apollo Bay Sailing Club

    $3,500

    Wye River CFA

    $3,000

    Wye River Surf Lifesaving Club

    $3,000

    Kennett River Progress Assoc.

    $3,500

    Apollo Bay Community Website Inc.

    $1,500

    These organisations were very excited about the amounts being granted to them.B Upon being advised that Apollo Bay P-12 College will be receiving a grant of $16,500 the Principal, Tiffany Holt said bTo be receiving this amount is just unique and extraordinary.B A very big thank you to the Apollo Bay & District Health Foundation for making this possible for our school!b

    Health Foundation Chairman, Andrew (Buck) Buchanan said bWe are absolutely delighted with this result and hope that not only will it benefit the programs of our local not-for-profit organisations, but also increase the capacity of our community to work together towards shared goals.B Of course, none of this would have been possible without the generosity of our major sponsors, Bendigo Bank and the Apollo Bay News Sheet, and the support of SLM Law and Community Care Chemistb.

    The Health Foundation is looking forward to working with you again at next yearbs Marathon for the benefit of our local communities along the Great Ocean Road.

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    A Heartfelt Thank You to the Community

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    Running4Us – An Update from the Terry Tallis Family

    Healthy Connections building a bright future for Apollo Bay !

    th and 18th of May this year. The Health Foundation is very proud to announce a wonderful new partnership with The Apollo Bay and District Bendigo Bank, and the Apollo Bay News Sheet as our major sponsors for the Great Ocean Road Marathon. Branch Manager of Bendigo Bank, Apollo Bay, Jenny Rippon sets great importance in creating and maintaining strong bonds within the community. This, in turn, will bring greater opportunities for Apollo Bay to prosper and grow, to the benefit of the whole town. [caption id="attachment_683" align="alignright" width="446"]L to R, Pip Cuming, (AB&DHF), Jenny Rippon (Bendigo Bank), Andrew "Buck" Buchanan (AB&DHF), Valda Bawden (Apollo Bay News Sheet), Pamela Carey (Run4Us Coordinator), Kerry McMahoh (AB&DHF) and Di Clark (AB&DHF) L to R, Pip Cuming (AB&DHF), Jenny Rippon (Bendigo Bank), Andrew “Buck” Buchanan (AB&DHF), Valda Bawden (Apollo Bay News Sheet), Pamela Carey (Run4Us Coordinator), Kerry McMahon (AB&DHF) and Di Clark (AB&DHF)[/caption] Both the Health Foundation, and the Bendigo Bank, are committed to assisting Apollo Bay and the districtbs many not-for-profit groups, to obtain their goals by providing much needed financial support; these endeavours are in turn supported by The Apollo Bay News Sheet, as the bvoiceb of the community, and as a vital communication link. With such strong partnerships our not-for-profits, which are the lifeblood of any small community, can actually reach for the stars in terms of tangible programs and the physical structures that they require in order to help their organisations b and therefore our community – flourish. As a resident of Apollo Bay and district, take a moment to look around you this week, and youbll see many amazing things that have already been funded through both the Health Foundation and the Bendigo Bank;B things like critical medical equipment at Otway Health and Community Services, support of the Stephanie Alexander Program at Apollo Bay P12 College, a trailer to transport vital life saving equipment for the Apollo Bay Life Saving Club, and much more. The partnership of the Health Foundation and the Bendigo Bank, and the support of The Apollo Bay News Sheet is building a strong foundation for community support long into the future, and when our community thrives, so too, does our beautiful town.]]>

    Essential Medical Equipment