Day of Respect

We are proud that Australia is a nation of many cultures, originating with the Aboriginals who inhabited the land when Captain Cook discovered Australia. From the First Fleet’s arrival with many nationalities our nation has successfully absorbed the many forced migrations due to wars and other conflicts around the world. With the percentage of our foreign-born citizens growing each year we need to focus more than ever on everybody being one, from many cultures, diverse, but equal and all living in harmony.

UPDATE NUMBER 3, 18 SEPTEMBER 2012

Purpose: Building UNITY in the CommUNITY.

We are Non-political, non-religious, non-racial, ALL inclusive Day of Respect! March 2013.

Well SO much has happened since the last update that we have been blown away by the generosity of the people of not only the Mighty Macleay, but the Mid North Coast and from all over this great country.

This last few weeks has shown us the beautiful caring heart of people in the Macleay Valley and other parts of this wonderful country, that is why we are naming the event, “Celebrate the HEART of the MACLEAY” which mirrors the fair dinkum heart of our Nation.

Our goal of raising $25,000 (minimum) for the Zone Program, the Kempsey District Hospital and CareFlight - Mobile Clinical Training program. Other community organisations are also invited to be part of the event to help raise funds for their organisations.

The Zone Program is run by Kempsey District Hospital, Zone works with children to keep them in school, set goals and overcome challenges they have faced in life, challenging behaviours and prevent mental illness in adulthood. When our goal of $25,000 is achieved or exceeded it will mean that $10,000 (at least) will fund the Zone Program for 12 months a whole YEAR!!! A fantastic investment in our children’s and nation’s future.

HOT OFF THE PRESSES – CareFlight are not only bringing their Helicopter Simulator but also the Medical Simulator – A state of the art medical teaching facility for the teaching of emergency medicine in country areas so that doctors don’t have to leave their local hospital to receive the best emergency medical training. Kempsey was the first town that this was used to train emergency workers. AWESOME NEWS!!!

Here is brief update:

Entertainers that are preforming at “Celebrate the HEART of the MACLEAY”:
1. The Cedar Creek Band – Local - Country Gala Awards Dinner Dance
2. The Syndicators – Local - Tamworth Country Music Award winning group Family Fun Day Performance and Country Gala Awards Dinner Dance
3. The Silver Band – National Anthem and Welcome Performance
4. The Silver Strings - Family Fun Day Performance and Country Gala Awards Dinner Dance


Sponsors we have picked up since the last Update include:
1. The Flaming Steer – Country Gala Dinner Sponsor
2. Tumblegum Bakehouse – Coffee shop with entertainment Country Gala Dinner Sponsor
3. 2MCFM – Sponsoring the fastest athlete on the Mid North Coast and advertising
4. Kempsey Signs – car signage and banner
5. Jabiru Printing – printing advertising material
6. StellAndrew’s Hair Salon – Award sponsors
7. Macleay Options - Award sponsors
8. Salvation Army Kempsey – Catering for the Day
9. IGA West Kempsey – Advertising on community notice board
10. Bob Jane T-Mart Coffs Harbour - Country Gala Dinner gift sponsor
11. Leading Edge Computers - Port Maquarie
12. Sand Wizard – Creative magical fun for everyone
The following stall holders for the Day:
1. Cassegrain Wines - booked
2. Charles Sturt University - booked
3. Kempsey Book Xchange - booked
4. Scotties Ice-cream - booked
5. Kempsey District Hospital – booked
6. Everything Country – Patchwork, Embroidery & Country Crafts - booked
7. Macleay Options – booked
8. Girl Guides - planning
9. Parklands Cottage - interested
10. Holiday Coast Credit Union – interested
11. Kempsey West Primary School – interested in providing children’s activities
12. Chocolates – everybody loves chocolate


Initial sponsors mentioned in previous updates:
1. Edgezone - Social Media Internet Marketing Services (www.edgezone.info) Eric Edge has sponsored the development of the Website, Facebook and Mobile Phone App. - Port Macquarie
2. The Aboriginal Employment Strategy Ltd Kempsey, has covered the Day with their Public Liability Insurance policy (aes.org.au)
3. Christian Football Federation Australia - Brisbane
4. The Memorabilia Man - doing a no risk Sporting memorabilia auction on the day and running a stall from which a percentage will be donated, (memorabiliamam.com.au) - Brisbane
5. Mullumbimby Bread Boards – Phil is providing us products to sell on the day – Mullumbimby NSW
6. Peter Moxham musician - Perth WA
7. Careflight Medical Education coming to display their Helicopter Simulator and their Medical Simulator;
8. Cassegrain Wines for sponsorship of the awards dinner with table wine and stall holder with grape juice tasting and cheese;
9. Tank FM Community Radio interview 13 August 2012 and regular updates leading up to the event;
10. Bankstown Brethren Assembly – coming to share Lebanese sweet treats;
11. Macleay Argus doing editorials and sponsoring some advertising;
12. Riding for the Disabled running the canteen for lunch;
13. Fredo Pies providing their awesome pies;
14. Girl guides selling products with profits shared with the hospital;
15. Night Light Events – Amusement Hire;


Contacts have been made with positive feedback:
1. The Kempsey Local Aboriginal Lands Council emailed their entire database promoting the day;
2. Dunghutti Language Class – Kempsey;
3. The Macleay Coast COC church running children's activities;
4. The Macleay Valley Mustang’s volunteering and participating in the Fastest Athlete on the Mid North Coast;
5. The Kempsey-Macleay R.S.L. Sub-Branch;
6. Dunghutti-Ngaku Aboriginal Art Gallery – exhibition of awesome Aboriginal artwork;
7. Kempsey SES – car parking;
8. Kempsey West Primary – providing children’s activities


We would love to have all community organisations, companies and awesome Aussie success stories involved in “Celebrating the HEART of the MACLEAY”.