See how our generous donors have made a difference in the lives of people with disability

We’re always in awe of how charitable our community can be. Thanks to our generous donors, we have continued our promise to provide opportunities to people with disability and support them to kick goals and live out their dreams. We’re only halfway through 2021, and we’ve already seen some incredible action, thanks to fundraising efforts.

More accessibility means more adventures

Our Caringbah Short Term Accommodation was able to purchase a Hippocampe all-terrain chair thanks to donations from The Honda Foundation. This specialised wheelchair can go on sand and off-road, allowing clients to access activities and plan adventures they couldn’t previously, creating priceless memories.

Making learning fun

Thanks to Stephen Bali MP and his 2020 Community Building Partnerships grant as well as a donation from Publinc Communities, our Blacktown and Guildford Community Services Hubs purchased and installed a Tovertafel. The interactive technology connects and challenges people with disability to develop and maintain their skills in a fun and playful way. The Tovertafel has been an excellent addition to Blacktown and Guildford’s sensory room, bringing clients together through purposeful play and lighting their faces up with smiles.

Meet our new pop stars

Manly Leagues made a 10-week songwriting workshop possible at our Allambie Heights Community Services Hub with Affinity Music. Music is a fantastic way to stimulate learning and memory. This workshop was led by the clients, deciding on the subject and style of music. Together they wrote an original song, ‘Dancing at the Hub’, and then created a music video with clients singing, dancing and playing the percussion. The dance room featured in the video clip also recently had a makeover thanks to Dee Why RSL, with a kick-ass graffiti wall and mirrors installed, creating a funky space for clients to boogie in.

Mobility is key

We purchased a brand new wheelchair-modified van for our children’s Short Term Accommodation service in Caringbah thanks to Clayton Utz Foundation, ASX Refinitiv Charity Foundation, and individual donors. The service uses the van to pick up and drop off clients from school, home, or our services, and the many social activities in their weekly programs, including going to the beach, picnics and walks, movies, indoor play centre and more.

Enhancing learning through technology

A grant from Glencore mining company enabled the purchase of three iPads for our Singleton Community Services Hub. The iPads are being used as part of our Skills for Life program, supporting people with disability to build their skills in budgeting, cooking and road safety. Singleton client, Taylor, says he “loves learning new skills on the iPad.”

“Thank you to every single donor who has supported Sunnyfield, making a tangible impact and incredible difference in the everyday lives of the people we support. We can’t thank you enough!” Donna Taanman – Fundraising Manager.

If you’d like to know more about how to support Sunnyfield Disability Services, visit Get Involved or contact our Fundraising Team T 1300 588 688 or E fundraising@sunnyfield.org.au

From left to right Peter, Joel and Trudie from Sunnyfield Maitland Hub.

Thank you to our long term supporter, ASX Refinitiv Charity Foundation for including Sunnyfield in this amazing event.

Sunnyfield is proud to be one of the 11 charities benefitting from the inaugural Australian Markets Trading Day for Charity.
On Thursday 26th November, the ASX is donating all revenue from its cash equity markets trading to the ASX Refinitiv Charity Foundation and nabtrade are donating a full day’s brokerage revenue!

Let’s ring the bell for charity!

The Today Show will be doing a live cross to celebrate the ringing of the bell with Brooke Corte, host of Money News.

The ASX Refinitiv Charity Foundation have been a long term supporter of Sunnyfield. Earlier this year their generous donation helped purchase a wheelchair modified van needed for our service in Maitland.

We look forward to being part of this amazing event!

For more information about Sunnyfield fundraising initiatives, contact our friendly team today on T 1300 588 688 or E fundraising@sunnyfield.org.au

We’d like to say a big thank you to the amazing support of our donors. During COVID-19 we were able to successfully deliver regular virtual music and movement sessions at Sunnyfield Hubs all over NSW.

Some may ask what this means for those boogie woogies? Well, our talented musician from Affinity Music performed on a weekly Zoom session, enabling fun and energetic virtual music and movement sessions that were a rocking success!

There’s nothing better than to hear the tapping of a tambourine or see the smiles from ear to ear. 

“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” ― Plato

Raising funds to support people with disability with activity kits whilst self-isolating at home

Just like most of the population, the people with disability that Sunnyfield support are no longer able to go about their regular daily routines. Many people with intellectual disability do not have the same capability to occupy themselves when not in a regular or supported routine for extended periods of time.

We need your help to support Sunnyfield clients

Providing these vital daily, lifestyle, recreational and educational resources for people with disability at home are not funded by the NDIS.

Donations will be used to fund materials and program resources such as:

• Arts and Crafts supplies
• Sports equipment
• Gardening tools and materials
• Musical items
• Games
• Cooking utensils and essentials

Every bit counts

We appreciate this is a difficult time for many families and not everyone is in a position to donate. If you are able to make a donation, we would be most appreciative of your support.

100% of your donation will be used to purchase resources to support people with disability with these recreational and educational resources during this challenging time.

Sometimes it’s the little things like a new paint set, a herb garden or puzzle that can make the world of difference. Thank you for your consideration.

For more information, contact our friendly team today on T 1300 588 688 or E fundraising@sunnyfield.org.au

Learn to surf for people with disability Saturday 29 February, Collaroy Beach.

Surf’s up at Collaroy beach, join in the fun on Saturday 29th February for a super fun surf session for people with disability.

Hosted by the incredible team at The Disabled Surfers Association of Australia, this annual event gives people the chance to try out surfing in a safe and supportive environment. Registrations open from 9:30am for a 10am start, meet at Collaroy Beach SLSC.

For more information, call Shane Henn on 0419 266 385 or Russell Phillip on 0418 164 201.

Sunnyfield Disability Services were delighted to receive a Community Building Partnership Grant of over $9,000 from local MP Prue Car to construct a shade sail and provide outdoor protection at their Australian Disability Enterprises site in Mt Druitt.

“I’m thrilled to have delivered grant funding for this project through the Londonderry Community Building Partnership. The shade sail will be a valued addition heading into summer”, said Prue Car.

Peter has been with Sunnyfield for 42 years and loves his job at Mt Druitt. He is a general all round handyman, always looking out for everyone’s safety and wellbeing on the job and always willing to help others complete tasks. When asked about the new shade sail, Peter said “it has made it much cooler and nicer to sit outside now. Thank you to the company for installing it”.

The Mt Druitt site provides meaningful employment for 58 people with disability. Sunnyfield support people to learn new life skills, gain confidence, earn a wage and develop career opportunities all in the context of a commercial environment.

We are pleased to advise the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Sunnyfield will take place at 6.00 pm on Wednesday, 30 October 2019 at the North Ryde Golf Club.

Election of Directors at AGM

Under Sunnyfield’s constitution, candidates for election to the Board at the AGM must be proposed and seconded in writing by Members entitled to vote at the AGM and must lodge a written consent to be a director with the Company Secretary at least 35 days prior to the AGM, that is, no later than Wednesday 25 September 2019.

Please contact the Company Secretary if you would like a nomination form for the election of a director. Details of your current Board of Directors are available on our website www.www.sunnyfield.org.au.

Questions

Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the Company Secretary, via any of the following:

T 02 8977 8809
Mail: PO Box 6432, Frenchs Forest NSW 2086
E: coy.secretary@sunnyfield.org.au

Sunnyfield Disability Services is pleased to announce that Vuly Play is generously donating an Ultra Medium Trampoline (valued over $849) to our Tamworth Community Services Hub! In addition to facilitating hours of safe outdoor fun – this brand-new trampoline will provide a range of health benefits to our Sunnyfield community!
In fact, bouncing on a trampoline offers a low impact form of exercise that can assist in the development of useful skills for everyone. Trampolines can be used by people of all ages, including those who are differently abled. Apart from being fun, regularly bouncing on a trampoline can:

• Build muscle strength and cardiovascular fitness,
• Improve flexibility and core stability,
• Enhance motor skills – such balance and coordination,
• Develop focus, attention and concentration,
• Assist with sensory and emotional regulation,
• Support positive social skills such as communication and sharing,
• Provide a creative outlet to invent and try new games!

Vuly Play is one of Australia’s favourite manufacturer of trampolines and outdoor play equipment. The team at Vuly Play prides themselves on exceptional design, comprehensive safety features and superior manufacturing from Vuly Play monkey bars to custom swings. We would like to thank Vuly Play again for their generous donation, and we’re very excited to see the benefits this trampoline will offer to our community hub!

Sunnyfield was recently selected as a beneficiary for the National Australia Bank’s City branch and were invited to a Vivid fundraising cruise on Sydney Harbour. Sunnyfield Supported Employees’ William and Max were honorary guests for the evening as they celebrated the Vivid festival in style. They loved being part of the event, and spent the night dancing, drawing a raffle, giving a speech and making loads of new friends. A massive thanks to NAB for raising $4000 on the evening in support of Sunnyfield.

If you are interested in supporting Sunnyfield, please contact the Fundrasing Team.

T 1300 588 688
E fundraising@sunnyfield.org.au