2015 Annual General Meeting

17/10/2015 by

4pm – Saturday, 8th November, 2014 at Captains at the Bay, 21 Pascoe Street, Apollo Bay Notice is hereby given that the 2015 Annual General Meeting of the Apollo Bay & District Health Foundation Inc.B will be held on Saturday 7th November 2015 at Captains at the Bay, 21 Pascoe St, Apollo Bay at 4pm. This year we welcome Otway Health and Community Services new CEO Debra Cerasa to Apollo Bay. B Otway Health will receive a grant for several pieces of equipment for the hospital.

We look forward to working with Debra and Otway Health on new projects in the future and we will keep you up to date throughout the year on our website.

Our grants and any new projects would not be possible without the support of our members and the generous bequests left to the Health Foundation. We encourage everyone to consider making a bequest to the Apollo Bay and District Health Foundation so we can continue to support the community now and in the future.

If you think you have the qualities necessary to make a contribution you may like to nominate as a Trustee by emailing a Trustee Nomination Form by 23rd October.

The AGM will be followed by refreshments.

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Call for 2015 Grant Applications

07/08/2015 by

  • 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, 2015.B Applications must be made on the Application for Grant 2015B 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  

    Application for Grant 2015

    Charter of Supported Activities

    Past grants allocated by the Health Foundation

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    Great Ocean Road Marathon Thank Yous

    20/05/2015 by

    We know that this is a very special part of the world … but your enthusiasm has been invaluable in spreading this message both nationally and around the world through this iconic international event. Andrew Buchanan Chair: Apollo Bay & District Health Foundation]]>

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    Run For Your Life Magazine Article

    14/04/2015 by

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

    19/03/2015 by

    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

    18/03/2015 by

    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

    13/11/2014 by

    $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

    14/10/2014 by

    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.]]>

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    Call for 2014 Grant Applications

    17/08/2014 by

  • 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

    02/06/2014 by

    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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