Dec
2011
MEGT Institute visit Sydney Children’s Hospital
- Keira from MEGT Marketing, Jenny from the Children’s Hospital and Carmel from MEGT Children’s Services
MEGT Institute staff members Carmel and Keira visited Sydney’s Children’s Hospital on Tuesday to give gifts to the children for Christmas. Every Christmas is an extremely hard time for families in hospital and often they don’t have the money to provide gifts for their children. MEGT Institute initiated asking staff members to donate to this worthy cause by purchasing a gift for a child at the Sydney Children’s Hospital.
- Keira from MEGT Marketing, Jenny from the Children’s Hospital and Carmel from MEGT Children’s Services
MEGT Institute’s initiative was very well received by staff members with a full load of toys being delivered to the Hospital. Carmel and Keira met with Jenny the Community Services Manager for the Sydney Children’s Hospital who graciously accepted our gifts for all the sick children. It was an eye opening experience and a project MEGT Institute hopes to continue in the future. If you’d like to give a gift to the children it is not too late, contact the hospital directly to organise a time to drop off your gifts. Every toy counts and a little gift can make a world of difference to the children and their families!
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2011
Illawarra community recognition
Ian Nicholls has made his mark on the Illawarra community and has achieved local recognition. He has been presented with the Rotary Vocational Service Award
The Award recognises Ian’s commitment to vocational education and training the the community through his co-ordination of the Illawarra Mercury Apprenticeship Drive. The Drive achieved more than 500 placements of locals into jobs. Ian’s role was as the Illawarra Industry Apprenticeship Project Officer.
MEGT is proud of the community involvement of its staff and their dedication to improving employment options for others.
Oct
2011
Habitat for Humanity ** Fundraising event hosted @ MEGT Institute
On Wednesday 26/10/11 the MEGT Institute Sydney Campus was proud to host the fundraiser event “Habitat for Humanity”.
The event was organised as “high tea” style and aimed to raise funds for people worldwide devastated by natural disasters and in need of shelter.
What a great cause to get our students and staff members involved in!
Big “Thank You” to Mimi Symons and her delicious pancakes, Carmel Williams and her lovely cup cakes, Marike Janavicius and her light & healthy date slices, Aero Cai and her infamous cheese cake, Bill Hetherington and his cute biscuits, Jessie Liu and her colourful macaroons, Irish Liong and her delightful “3 flavours” cake and all other staff and students who kindly devoted their time to this cause.
Special mention to Kristy McNair for her enthusiasm in planning, organising and promoting the Habitat for Humanity Fundraising Tea within MEGT Institute.
Thank you for your participation and donation!
Aug
2011
Blackmore Running Festival 18/9/11
If you are having second thoughts about running, DON’T YOU WORRY! Jogging and walking ARE OK, so don’t hesitate to participate as this is a fantastic event with breathtaking views of Sydney’s harbour.
Check out 2010’s article:
http://www.megtblog.com.au/2010/megt-institute-sydney-bridge-run-2010
Important note:
If you are yet to register, please ensure that you select “OzHarvest” as your preferred charity.
Below is the registration link and attached is the easy guide for you to register:
http://ozharvest.org/ourimpact.asp?blockID=3762
Aug
2011
Thank you from the Red Cross Blood Service
“Following last Wednesday’s 3/8/11 “Blood Donation Day”, I would like to share the below “thank you” note from the Red Cross Australia team, special thank you goes to the donors: Luci Vicente, Carmel Williams, Angela Williams, Patricia Nathan, Stephanie Jahns, Marian Lojek, Katrina Balode, Airi Oyama, Pimchanok Nannar, Gabriela Hollman, Niamh Nuijten.
The group managed to save the lives of 33 people out of the 11 donations - A heartfelt thanks to everyone who volunteered their time to come in.
David Rosetto
Red Cross Australia
Jul
2011
Shout lunch to fight hunger
Following the great initiative proposed by the MEGT Student Council and supported by staff members, students and members of the public, we are happy to announce that a total of $751.50 were raised and donated to the OzHarvest Organisation.
Thanks to your donation we were able to make a difference to someone’s life!
To continue to support OzHarvest in fighting hunger, this year MEGT Institute will join forces with the organisation and on August 14th will run the City2Surf wearing the OzHarvest yellow!
The City2Surf is one the largest charity marathons in the world and the MEGT Institute has been proud to support and participate for the past 4 years.
Let’s all congratulate and cheer for the below 2011 runners:
• Tony Patterson
• Amanda Patterson
• Robert Parsonson
• Scott Parsonson
• Marike Janavicius
• Luci Vicente
• Adrian Warren
• Keira McIntosh
• Sarka Slavickova
• Joel Patterson
Jun
2011
Order of Australia Medal
Eric Bell, an elder of the Ngunnawal community and Chairman of the Buranya Aboriginal Council, in Yass, NSW has been awarded an OAM for service to the Indigenous community through aged care, environment and employment initiatives.
Recently, with a grant from MEGT, Eric organised for the renovation of premises in Yass in order to house and deliver health services to the region’s elderly Indigenous population.
Another project Eric has commenced involves the employment and leadership skills of mature aged Indigenous Australians who, Eric believes, are the next generation of elders and key influencers in Indigenous communities. It is their positive attitude towards employment and mentoring of young people that Eric says is needed in order to break cycles of long term unemployment.
May
2011
Gold Week Fundraising
On behalf of the MEGT Institute Sydney Campus and the MEGT Student Council, I would like to invite you all to support us during next week’s Gold Week Fundraising!
MEGT Institute Sydney Campus will be hosting a fundraiser tea to support the Sydney Children’s Hospital with their ongoing work with children in need. This year we have extended our invitations to two divisions of the MEGT (Australia): the Group Training and the Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
This is our third consecutive year supporting Sydney Children’s Hospital’s cause and would love your support.
If you wish to contribute, support and donate, please visit the Gold Week official website (you can purchase merchandise or donate online):
Looking forward to your support!”
May
2011
1000 Cranes for Japan
Following the Tsunami and Earthquake that hit Japan on 11th March 2011 the MEGT Institute Advanced Diploma and Diploma of Children Services student’s organised the event 1000 Cranes for Japan.
1000 Cranes for Japan was an initiative which aimed to raise awareness for this unfortunate natural disaster and its damage to the people affected by it.
The Children Services students who were nurturing this idea since the Tsunami announced a request to involve all fellow students and staff members in their project of making 1000 cranes and donating them to an organisation which would send them to Japan.
On Tuesday 10th May 2011 and Wednesday 11th May 2011, the Children Services students accompanied and supported by their trainer Barbara Galati visited every class and appealed to each fellow student and their respective trainers for their participation in making Origami Cranes and therefore working together to achieve their goal of 1000 cranes by the end of May 2011.
An ancient Japanese legend promises that anyone who folds a thousand origami cranes will be granted a wish by a crane. The crane in Japan is one of the mystical creatures and is said to live for a thousand years.
Our wish is that everyone affected by the tsunami and earthquake and their loved ones are given the appropriate support and specially to tell them that “our thoughts are with each one of them”.
It was fantastic to see the MEGT Institute students and staff member’s enthusiasm and willingness to help.
As an organisation we support social and community engagement and we are extremely proud of the sense of commitment and maturity demonstrated by our students and staff members.
On behalf of everybody who has contributed and still contributes, a big THANK YOU for your support and belief for this great cause!
We are happy to announce that we have surpassed our goal and as of today 17th May 2011 we have reached 1500 Origami Cranes!
Well done MEGT Team!
Click below to view the gallery!
May
2011
Shout Lunch to Fight Hunger
MEGT Institute and the MEGT Student Council are supporting the OzHarvest fight against hunger!
Please save the following dates: Tuesday 17/5/11 and Thursday 19/5/11 and contribute to this cause by simply donating the money that you would spend on your lunch.
If you wish to contribute but you are not in Sydney, please contact Luci on Luci_Vicente@megt.com.au .
Keep in mind:
$1 = 1 meal
$10 = 10 meals to 10 disadvantaged Australians
$30 = 1 for 30 days to someone in need
We hope to count on you!
See Luci or any member of the Student Council for further information.
