Brainwave Australia

Melbourne Gala 2010

admin — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 06:08:21 +0000

Brainwave held its gala dinner in Melbourne on Friday 20th August at The Hilton on the Park. Guests joined in the masquerade theme, arriving in elaborate and mysterious masks, creating a fun night of intrigue.

Jason Hodges, Brainwave Ambassador and Melissa Hetherington both from Channel 7 teamed up to MC the night. Shawn Cosgrove, Patron of Brainwave again donated his time as auctioneer and Tiffany Wasnig, newly appointed Junior Ambassador addressed guests, telling them what it is like to be 12 and have a brain illness.

A big thank you to our sponsors - Macquarie Group Foundation, blueprint, Tyrrell’s, Alila Hotels and Resorts, Garuda Indonesia, Kraft Foods, Inline Couriers, O’Connell’s Hotel and VB, and to all our guests for contributing to the success of a great night.

Sydney Gala 2010

admin — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 05:22:15 +0000

Brainwave held its annual gala dinner in Sydney on Saturday 31^st July at The Westin. Guests joined in the masquerade theme, arriving in elaborate and mysterious masks, creating a fun night of intrigue.

Jason Hodges, Brainwave Ambassador and Tara Dennis both from Channel 7’s Better Homes and Gardens teamed up to MC the night. Paul Greenberg from Deals Direct donated his time as auctioneer and Tiffany Wasnig, newly appointed Junior Ambassador flew in from Melbourne to inform guests what it is like to be 12 and have a brain illness.

A big thank you to our sponsors - Macquarie Group Foundation, Deals Direct, Polin & Polin Wines, Grace record management, VB, American Express, Channel 7, blueprint, 2UE, Royal Randwick andFerrero and to all our guests for contributing to the success of a great night.

Thank you Ferrero

admin — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:10:08 +0000

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.

Brainwave Family Day – Australia Walkabout Park Sydney

admin — Thu, 13 May 2010 02:20:20 +0000

Brainwave held their inaugural NSW Family Day at Australia Walkabout Park on Sunday May 2nd. Families who attended were treated to unique experiences from throwing boomerangs to handling a python. And many of the children participated in the face painting with traditional ochre paint. Thanks to Australia Walkabout Park and to the wonderful volunteer rangers who imparted their wealth of knowledge to us.

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Clemenger Group Staff Fund choose Brainwave

admin — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 06:40:40 +0000

The Clemenger Group recently named Brainwave as their charity for The Clemenger Group Staff Fund. For each dollar employees contributed pre-tax, the company matched it. The committee raised $10,000 which is a fantastic effort. The company believes in empowering staff to not only financially donate to worthy not-for-profits, but also donate time, and some of the Clemenger staff will be joining upcoming Brainwave camps to do so.

Thanks to everyone at the Clemenger Group for supporting Brainwave and we look forward to having staff involved in the future.

Parent’s Support Dinner Melbourne

admin — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 06:39:56 +0000

Some of the parents who enjoyed the night

Many parents joined Brainwave in a fun night of singing, eating, riding and relaxing at Luna Park in Melbourne on the 12th March. Designed to give parents a break and allow them to network with other parents in a similar situation, many phone numbers and emails were swapped and everyone had a fantastic time! Some of us even braved the Scenic Railway and had a great view of Melbourne by night!!!

Congratulations to those parents who took up the challenge on the singing bee and did a fabulous job, entertaining us all. Thanks goes to Peter Sullivan, Andrea Lees and Ben Sullivan for providing the music and fun throughout the night and a big thankyou to Luna Park for their continued support.

Grove Roaders Present Cheque

admin — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 06:36:32 +0000

Rob Davies from Grove Roaders presents Jo Nicholls with their cheque at the Brainwave Luna Park Christmas Party in Melbourne

Following their successful weekend away in November Grove Roaders presented Executive Director of Brainwave Josephine Nicholls with a huge cheque for $22,297.00. The Grove Roaders is a grass roots community group from Hawthorn who raised money for Brainwave by cycling and trekking over the Melbourne Cup weekend.

“The parents and kids of The Grove Roaders cycled more than 35 kilometres as well as participating in other challenges to achieve this fantastic donation for Brainwave. We really pushed ourselves this year and we are so proud to be supporting such a wonderful organisation,” Rob Davies from The Grove Roaders said of the achievement whilst presenting the cheque. Brainwave thanks everyone connected with Grove Roaders and the families and friends who sponsored their wonderful effort.

Tiffany Wasnig inaugural Junior Ambassador

admin — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 06:30:38 +0000

Brainwave is delighted and very proud to announce 11 year-old Tiffany Wasnig as the first Junior Ambassador! Tiff was diagnosed with hydracephalus as a young child. Now recovered, Tiffany was very inspired to meet Brainwave Patron Michael Klim at the recent launch of Brainspace. Michael was happy to share some swimming tips with Tiff who is an enthusiastic competitive swimmer herself.

Tiffany with Brainwave Patron Michael Klim at the Brainspace Launch

Tiffany’s role will be as a junior spokesperson for Brainwave as she is willing and able to share her first hand experience. She will attend events and be on hand to talk to others about Brainwave and how she has managed to embrace life whilst always mindful of her earlier health issues.

Tiff told Brainwave, “I think that my new role at Brainwave will help me in the future with my leadership skills, organisation, public speaking and getting to know others involved in Brainwave. I am very proud you have chosen me for this role and hope I can help others and make a difference.”

We are sure you will look forward to meeting Tiffany and find her as inspiring as we do. Congratulations Tiff!

Melbourne 2009 Luna Park Christmas Party

admin — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 02:00:58 +0000

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 from Mills Oakley.

Brainspace Launch

admin — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:00:11 +0000

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.

Brainwave's Jaime Owen with 11 year old Emily

Congratulations Brainspace!

Brainwave patron Shawn Cosgrove

Nic Cox

Dr Geoff Klug OAM

Brainwave Ambassador Lindy Klim and Patron Michael Klim with Brainwave founder Josephine Nicholls

Tiffany and Brainwave patron Michael Klim

Staff from the Neurology Unit at RCH