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The 2011 Race to Survive off to a flying start |
| 26 October 2011 | ||
Local Aboriginal spokeswoman Beverley Hand formally welcomed the group of 82 Accor racers to the region, helping establish a sense of place by sharing her heritage and stories of the local landscape. “I hope this gives some perspective to competitors who will race around my landscape and experience the Sunshine Coast’s terrain firsthand over the next few days,” Beverley told racers. Beverley added that the history of the region’s Aboriginal people was in many ways itself a tale of a survival. “In my culture it’s all about the collective – not individuals. Everyone had to participate. And the same applies to you this week as you strive to survive and raise money and awareness for Mission Australia.” Accor’s Regional General Manager for Queensland, Neil Scanlan, also drew a comparison: “Similarly at Accor we are a collective group of employees, this time working together to give back to the less fortunate. Teamwork and giving back to the society we live in is what this week is all about. “Accor and Mission Australia align perfectly – from the way we think to our attitude regarding fundraising, time invested, and the efforts we’re willing to go to in order to give back to the communities we live in.” Many thanks to all the 21 Race to Survive teams who have raffled, auctioned, drank, dressed up, and pursued friends and family to raise money for Mission Australia. More personal achievements will follow this week as the teams challenge themselves physically and mentally over three days of triathlon-style activities. This morning’s challenge is included a climb up Emu Mountaiin, which is nine kilometres north of Coolum. Following their Emu hike, racers mounted their bikes for a seven-kilometre ride that finished up at the Maroochy River, which they kayaked along for eight kilometres. And all before lunch! You can learn more about the Race to Survive: Mission Possible Australia by watching this video.  |
News Updates
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The program will provide parents and carers with an opportunity to... + Read Full Story |
Miller Pathways celebrate Families WeekMonday, 21 May 2012Mission Australia’s child and family service in the Liverpool area, Miller Pathways, celebrated Families Week on Friday by hosting a free Community Fun Day.
The Federal Minister for Human Services, Senator Kim Carr, Federal Member for Fowler, Chris Hayes, and Mayor of Liverpool Wendy Waller all attended and officially opened the... + Read Full Story | More News Articles | ||
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