Buddies Refugee Support Group.

Category: Community organisation
Sponsorship: Charity Golf Day 4th November 2007

Introduction:
Buddies is holding a fundraising Charity Golf Day at the Headland Golf Course, Buderim. The purpose is to assist a young local couple, Meg and Abdul in their quest for the re-settlement of Abdul’s younger brother Malik. Abdul is a refugee from Afghanistan, currently living in here on a permanent visa. Malik has now been orphaned. He is living with an uncle in an area of ongoing conflict in Afghanistan. Abdul and Meg are grievously concerned about Malik’s personal safety and future prospects. The legal process to re-settle Malik is under way. However funds are need to make this happen. Your support of the Charity Golf Day would be warmly welcomed.

About Buddies:
We are a Sunshine Coast group that advocates for just and compassionate treatment of refugees, consistent with the human rights standards which Australia has developed and endorsed.
We support policies towards refugees and asylum seekers that reflect respect, decency and traditional Australian generosity to those in need, while advancing Australia's international standing and national interests.

Contact us for further information:
Barbara or John Foley
Ph: 5477 5307

email  -  webpage

Property Details:

The venue:
Headland Golf Course is one of the Sunshine Coast’s premier courses, located an easy hours drive from Brisbane. The clubhouse overlooks the spectacular beaches of Mooloolaba and Alexandra Headlands, and is a short drive from the invigorating hinterland.

The Event:
Held on Sunday 4th November 2007 from 12noon – 6pm

• 150 competitors.
• Ambrose/ amateur format
• BBQ for all at the end of the day.
• Ongoing entertainment on the clubhouse deck.

Auction of the following:

• Oil Painting by Maroochy Mayor Joe Natoli – generously donated by the Natoli Family
• Two Water Colour Paintings by Sunshine Coast Artist Hashem Sanjar
• Two watercolour Painting by Artist Val Ross (valued at $250)
• David Hart Mooloolaba Beach Scene - Signed Print generously donated by Hart Galleries (valued at $300)
• Noosa artist, Gabi Dick has donated a framed watercolour valued at $
• Two Studio Photography Vouchers - generously donated by ... (valued at $250 each)
• Huxbury Quinn Marketing & Advertising , Milton. Offer of Graphic Design Work (valued at $500)
• Australia Zoo DVD’s Series of Steve Irwin 1 to 6 packs X 4 donated by Joyce Mayne’s Chancellor Park Store valued at $400
• FOUR One Day Adult Passes generously donated by Australia Zoo valued at $50 each

Sponsorship Opportunities

$300.00 will entitle your business organisation or group to the advertising rights to one of holes 2 to 18. You will be given a choice of methods in which to display your business name or logo on the day. Your $300.00 investment also covers the registration fees for four players in your team.

• Community Exposure
• Extensive coverage in both the local print and radio media.

Current Sponsors: