The Inspire Foundation took all 50 basketballs and distributed them amongst a variety of youth projects in Sydney including Marrickville Youth Centre, Macquarie Fields Outreach Centre and Don Bosco House.

“All of the above organisations are very thankful for the Basketballs” said a representative from Inspire Foundation.

“Our Young People really did feel like it was Christmas and were excited to receive the balls to be able to play a bit of B-Ball”.

So thanks to our donor “Michael” for spreading a bit of “bouncy” joy!!

The Inspire Foundation help millions of young people lead happier lives. For more information visit www.inspire.org.au

CEO Sarah Gillis has been supporting these settlers who have arrived from war ravaged and politically unstable countries across Africa and Asia after suffering various forms of political, physical, religious or cultural persecution.

Sarah and her daughter Emily transported the first trailer load of goods to Wagga in May this year.

COLLECTING FOR SEPTEMBER TRIP NOW:

So have a look in your cupboards and see if you have any items in good condition which could be donated to help the refugee families in Wagga – either for the children, parents or household.

Contact Aspire Australia to arrange delivery (you can drop off to our North Sydney office) or collection: 02 9956 6011 or visas@aspireaustralia.com.au

Sarah is also raffling a Zulu donated quilt to help raise money to continue her support of refugees in Wagga. Find out how you can buy a raffle ticket to win the quilt.

These settlers have arrived from war ravaged and politically unstable countries across Africa and Asia after suffering various forms of political, physical, religious or cultural persecution.

Aspire Australia provides migration advice and assistance to settlers to help bring husbands and wives, children, siblings and relatives to Australia where possible.

In support of Aspire Australia’s work in this area, Zulu has donated one of the beautiful hand made quilts from the Women at New Hope for Cambodian children which will be raffled to raise funds for Aspire’s on-going workwith refugees in Australia.

Contact Aspire Australia to purchase a raffle ticket and for more information about how you can be involved in helping refugee communities. Phone: 02 9956 6011 or email visas@apireaustralia.com.au

• Aspire Australia collecting your winter woolies for Wagga
• Find out more about New Hope Quilts and how you can buy or fundraise with one

Fundraising efforts have been led by some very dedicated supporters at the hosptial. Special thanks is due for Ros Berryman ( with Geraldine Cox- right) for her dedication and support with organising the raffles and sales of the  7 New Hope quilts.

Geraldine Cox paid a visit to St George Private Hospital on Valentine’s day  2008 to meet and thank staff for embracing Sunrise Children’s Village as one of their special charities to support.

St George Private Hosptial is one of Zulu’s most treasured clients. Sue has worked closely with CEO Tracey Burton to incorporate Social Responsibility programs supporting a select group of organisations working to help communities overseas.

The hospital’s Christmas 07 campaign included a substantial donation to Sunrise Children’s Village – as a gift on behalf of the Doctors at the Private Hosptial – which went toward feeding 300 children 3 meals a day for a month. The hospital also bought calendars for all their staff and suppliers for Christmas, embracing the spirit of giving and generosity in the truest sense.

Zulu applauds the leadership and generosity of the hospital’s Executive for their contributions and support.

Sue is pictured here with Mayor Nick Katris with the quilt which will be auction at the annual black tie ball – to raise money for projects supporting young people in Sydney’s South.

Mayor Katris said " I am totally thrilled that we have been given this beautiful quilt.  We are so happy to have this special item to help us raise money for young people in our community. Thank you Sue for this lovely, generous and unique gift to our community and fundraiser"

Kogarah Council is one of Zulu’s valued clients and is proud to have been able to support the Mayor’s fundraising innitatives.

In March 2008 – Zulu’s Community donated 500 caps to the homeless people of Sydney through Rozelle charity Just Enough Faith.

So if you happen to see a collection of people keeping their heads warm under navy blue baseball caps – think of Zulu’s Community.

Thanks to Lynda Musty for her kind and generous contribution.

The communities that Sarah is supporting have settled in Wagga Wagga in Country NSW after settling in Australia after suffering various forms of political, physical, religious or cultural persecution.

Zulu’s Community collected 7 boxes of pre-loved toys, books, clothes and shoes and some new caps and gave them to Sarah who took them down to Wagga in early April to distribute them to people in this new refugee community.

Thanks to: The Loo Family & The Lollback Family for generously clearing out their children’s toy cupboards and libraries, and also Lynda Musty for the donation of caps.

If you are interested in donating toys, books, clothes and shoes for the children in these families and blankets, warm bedding and clothes for the families to survive the autumn and winter months, contact Sarah at sarahgillis@aspireaustralia.com.au