Melbourne 2009 Luna Park Christmas Party

On a beautiful sunny morning in Melbourne on the 6th of December, Brainwave held the 2009 Luna Park Christmas party. Over 300 families came along and enjoyed the day. A big thank you to our Platinum Sponsor Luna Park Melbourne for making it all possible and to our wonderful volunteers form Mills Oakley.

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Sydney 2009 Luna Park Christmas Party

On November 29th, Brainwave once again held our annual Christmas party at Luna Park Sydney and sponsored by Vegemite. Apart from spreading Christmas good cheer all the families were able to enjoy a morning of fun and excitement as well as getting the opportunity to meet other people in a similar situation. Special thanks to the wonderful volunteers from Macquarie Bank, Brainwave Ambassador Jason Hodges, Brainwave committee members, and Vegemite.

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Brainspace Launch

On Wednesday the 18th of November, Brainwave Australia launched Brainspace at The State Library of Victoria. Brainspace is an online web forum which allows families to share their knowledge and experiences and most importantly, provide vital emotional support to families in need. Guests included former patients, staff from the Neuroscience Ward at the Royal Children’s Hospital and Brainwave friends and family.

Guest speaker was Mr Geoffrey Klug OAM, former director of Neurosurgery at RCH (Melbourne). Other speakers included Brainwave Australia’s Chairman Alex Lopez, founder Josephine Nicholls, Jo’s son Nicholas and MC and media personality Shawn Cosgrove. Brainwave Patron Michael Klim and Ambassador Lindy Klim cut a celebratory cake to celebrate with Brainwave families and supporters at the State Library of Victoria.

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Thank you Ferrero

Mr Rocco Perna, Managing Director of Ferrero Australia, was recently presented with a painting from one of our special Brainwave children to thank him for his ongoing sponsorship and support of Brainwave Australia.