From Little Things...
From Little Things is a tale of wonders, a story of two lovers living in the same country yet inhabiting different worlds. A haunting and layered piece which explores the collision of modernity and the past, home and culture and what it means to be a human, a lover, a son, a daughter, an Australian. This spellbinding cross-cultural Australian Chinese Show begins May 1st with all proceeds being donated to improve circumstances for Mirabel children. Special thanks to Moni Storz for her generosity and making this wonderful show possible.
Brighton Primary Art Show & Mirabel - 18th, 19th & 20th July 2008
Brighton Primary Art Show Committee are proud once again to be staging their second Art Show event with proceeds going towards improving school grounds and The Mirabel Foundation. The Brighton Primary Art Show is an exhibition showcasing an eclectic display of traditional and contemporary artworks drawing talents from the school parent & friends community, from local artist societies and invited artists alike. More than 80 artists will exhibit this year using various mediums including pastels, oil and acrylic paints, watercolor, sculpture, photography, ceramic and textiles etc. All artworks will be available for sale. The venue is 'Billilla', an historical mansion set in beautiful parkland surroundings. The exhibition will be open to the general public over three days beginning with an opening night event to be held on Friday 18th July, featuring live music, supper, drinks and an auction. During the weekend children will be entertained with planned activities. The Arthouse Café will be serving aromatic coffee, teas . hot chocolates and offering a delectable selection of cakes and savouries. For more information visit www.brightonprimaryartshow.com.au
How Much is that Softie in the Window?
The creative team from Meet Me At Mikes have started their annual 'Softies For Mirabel' campaign and they would love for everyone to make a soft toy for Mirabel. The softies will be displayed in Mike's window from June 1st to September 1st. A selection of Softies will be auctioned online from July 27th. The remaining softies will be donated to our Christmas Appeal. All funds raised from the auction (except listing fees and postage) will be donated to Mirabel. Send your Softie to - Meet Me at Mikes, 63 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, Victoria, 3065, Australia. Check out meetmeatmikes.blogspot.com/ for pictures and further information. Many thanks to the team at Mikes for their generosity of time and spirit.
Foot Warriors
Six pairs of shoes, 3 Rockhampton gals and a whole lot of hope is the recipe for a 30 day walking pilgrimage through Spain raising money for children who have been orphaned or abandoned due to parental illicit drug use and are now in the care of the extended family (kinship care). Hollie, Nicky and her daughter Zebadee "The Foot Warriors" are hoping to raise funds to support Mirabel, an organisation that provides hope and support for children and their carers in these circumstances . The Foot Warriors shall trek for 30 days across Spain covering 850km, they are hoping to find sponsors and support from their family community and businesses who would like to give these children an opportunity to find hope and power of dreaming as their lives change. To follow their journey check into www.myspace.com/footwarriors
TO DONATE TO FOOT WARRIORS GO TO: www.mirabelfoundation.org.au/collection/htm/difference_fs.htm and select from the drop down box "foot warriors".
Ritchies' Community Benefit Card
Ritchies' Supermarkets & Liquor Stores in Victoria and NSW will donate 1% of the money that customers spend on groceries and liquor to a charity, club or school of their choice. To nominate Mirabel please apply for a free Community Benefit Card at your local store and everytime your card is scanned 1% of the money you spend is automatically allocated to your nominated charity. You can also save money on your shopping bill with weekly specials that have extra discounts for Ritchies' Community Benefit Cardholders.
City Saint Corporate Partnership
City Saint is an online shop that donates 2.5% of every purchase to the customers choice from 9 charity partners, and Mirabel is one of the partners. City Saint was launched on 1st May offering customers a fabulous range of products to buy at great prices from TVs, computers, games, cosmetics, perfumes, wonderful gifts, and the list goes on. Check out www.citysaint.com.au.
Rock Chef Photos For Sale
Contact Mirabel to purchase an exclusive signed photo of our favourite rock stars cooking up a storm in the kitchen. The photos were taken during the making of Mirabel's popular book, 'Rock Chefs for Mirabel'. All proceeds go directly to supporting Mirabel children and their kinship carers.
Youth Ambassadors Meetings
Held monthly at the Mirabel Office for 14-17 year old Mirabel young people.The Youth Ambassadors meet to produce workable new ideas and input into Mirabel programs. The Youth Ambassadors are also undertaking peer leadership training in order for them to provide peer support to the younger Mirabel children.
Mirabel Girls Group
The Mirabel Girls Group is for Mirabel girls aged between 8-11 in the Northern Region. It is run every Wednesday night during school term and provides opportunities for the children to spend time with other children who are in similar circumstances, build their self confidence and self esteem and develop their social skills. The group also aims to teach the children to identify and manage their feelings more effectively. Most importantly, the group gives the girls the opportunity to make some new friends and have some fun!
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