Trusts & Foundations
Big Brothers Big Sisters relies heavily on the philanthropic support of many Trusts & Foundations. Since the beginning of 2008, these Trusts & Foundations have included:

The Gandel Philanthropy
Ian Potter Foundation
Flora & Frank Leith Charitable Fund
Lord Mayor's Charitable Fund
Mission Australia
Attorney General's Foundation - Proceeds of crime
Commonwealth Bank Community Trust
BHP Community Giving Program
William Angliss Charitable Fund
Portland House Foundation
Fouress Foundation
Make A Difference Foundation
The Danks Trust
The Scanlon Foundation
The Bennelong Foundation
St George Foundation
Hinds-Martin Charitable Trust
Joan & Peter Clemenger Foundation
The Sentinel Foundation
 
 
Business & Corporations
 
switched-on group
switched-on group is one of the largest Direct Marketing firms in Melbourne.
Established in 1997, they have a team of over 60 staff offering integrated strategy, electronic marketing, software and call centre services.

switched-on group has been working with Big Brothers Big Sisters since 2005. switched-on group conducted the redevelopment of the Big Brothers Big Sisters website completed in May 2006 and have undertaken marketing several projects for the organisation.

187 Ferrars Street,
South Melbourne VIC 3004
Phone: 61 (3) 9861 3000
Facsimile: 61 (3) 9866 1461
Email:info@switched-on.com.au
www.switched-on.com.au

 
 
Donation Home Loans
Donation Home Loans is a privately held mortgage broking company whose aim is to donate money to charities, clubs, schools, volunteer and community-based organisations. For every $100,000 borrowed, Donation Home Loans will donate $10 per month to Big Brothers Big Sisters. These donations will help fund ongoing volunteer recruitment programs so more Big Brothers or Big Sisters can be matched to young people at risk.

For more information, call 1300 30 99 79
www.donationhomeloans.com.au
 
 
Talent2
Talent2 is one of Australia's leading recruitment and Human Resource agencies. In 2004, Talent2 committed its resources to Big Brothers Big Sisters for the development of an online training program for volunteer mentors. The collaboration between Talent2 and Big Brothers Big Sisters continues as both organisations continue to deliver a highly innovative training program for volunteer mentors.

Click here for more details about BBBS’ on-line volunteer Training program.

Level 12, 200 Queen Street
Melbourne Vic 3000
Australia
Phone: +61 3 9918 1301
Facsimile: +61 3 9918 1300
enquiries@talent2elearn.com.au
 
 
Telephone Technologies


Telephone Technologies are providers of Telecommunications Solutions working in the private sector as well as the Education market to provide innovative and easy to use Telephone Systems. We aim to provide an outstanding service at all times from first contact through to our after sales support. Our professional technicians and experienced trainers help our clients to utilise their system to its best advantage. Supporters of Big Borthers Big Sisters, Telephone Technologies has continually offered excellence in value, service and support since 1993. For more information, contact James Date, Business Development Manager on (03) 9781 7000 james.date@telephonetechnologies.com.au.


 
 
National Foods Ltd
Australia's leading food brand, PURA Milk which is manufactured by National Foods Limited, is the major sponsor of Big Brothers Big Sisters.

The company has been an invaluable source of management advice and support, has assisted with various fundraising efforts and continues to be a key sponsor of Big Brothers Big Sisters Australia.
 
 
Business & Community Groups
Big Brothers Big Sisters has joined with other business and community organisations to add value to its mentoring services and to ensure that administrative expenses are kept to a minimum level. These businesses and organisations include:
  • Freehills
    -legal advice

  • The Phoenix Group
    -funding for mentoring matches

  • AusRegistry
    -funding for a new mentoring website and IT resources

  • United Way Melbourne
    -creating business partnerships

  • Catapult Innovations
    -funding for mentoring matches

  • Guy Holt Illustration & Design
    -graphic design

  • ICMI
    -a valuable source of speakers and entertainers for events and promotional campaigns
  • Tennis Australia
    -funding for mentoring matches
  • Grocon
    -funding for mentoring matches, visits to construction sites for young people
  • Fairfax Media ‘More Than Words’ Workplace Giving Program
    -workplace giving initiatives that provide funding for matches
  • Coca Cola Amatil ‘Thirst For Giving’ Workplace Giving Program
    -workplace giving initiatives that provide funding for matches
 
 
 
Government Support
Big Brothers Big Sisters acknowledges the important support of the following:
  • Department of Human Services
  • Attorney-General's Department (National Community Crime Prevention Program)
  • Department For Planning & Community Development(Office for Youth)
  • Department of Education, Employment & Workplace Relations (Mentor Marketplace)
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