We had a great turnout at our recent Sydney Family Day, held on Sunday 25th March. Over 40 families attended and enjoyed a unique wildlife experience amidst the natural flora and fauna at Featherdale Wildlife Park. The day was topped off by the glorious autumn weather and sunshine.
With an average of 500 Australian children suffering brain damage from road trauma each year, it’s not hard to understand the passion behind safety conscious Mercedes-Benz’s new partnership with Brainwave Australia. Throw five-time Moto GP Champion Mick Doohan AO and his well-documented passion and support for road safety into the mix, and it’s a partnership [...]
January 1, 2012 – 11:44 am
Our amazing year of family events recently concluded with our annual Christmas parties at Luna Park Sydney and Melbourne.
Not even the rain and darkened skies (in Sydney) and chilly winds (in Melbourne) could curb the enthusiasm as approx. 600 excited children and parents enjoyed a fun array of thrilling rides, face painting, balloon art and the much [...]
January 1, 2012 – 10:38 am
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January 1, 2012 – 9:54 am
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November 13, 2011 – 1:32 pm
Brainwave Australia recently held their inaugural Camp Brainwave at YMCA Camp Yarramundi. We were delighted with the outcome of the camp which was attended by twelve families, including twenty-five eager children! A wonderful team of Volunteers from Ferrero Australia, Brainwave, as well as YMCA staff all worked tirelessly and enthusiastically helping make this camp the [...]
November 12, 2011 – 3:50 pm
Facilitated by Holly Gittany
Neuroscience Social Worker
The Children’s Hospital Westmead
At the recent November camp (in Sydney), I was welcomed by Brainwave to facilitate a parent’s support group as a part of the program. The group enabled parents to meet with others who have had similar experiences. It provided mutual support between parents and psycho-education. Twenty three [...]
November 1, 2011 – 4:46 pm
Brainwave Australia held their second annual Camp Brainwave at YMCA Anglesea Recreation Camp in October. The camp was a great success with eleven families in attendance, including twenty eager children. A great team of Volunteers from Kraft, Brainwave Australia, as well as YMCA staff all worked enthusiastically and tirelessly to help make this camp the [...]
September 1, 2011 – 1:58 pm
Brainwave’s 2011 annual Galas held in Sydney and Melbourne were both a huge success! Over 700 people attended these key fundraising events at the Sydney Westin (in July) and Melbourne Crown Palladium (in September).
Guests enjoyed a night of dancing and festivities, centred on the theme of “Buenos Aires Tango Club”, as well as a sumptuous gourmet [...]
