hunter wildfires foundation
For the development and welfare of Hunter Wildfires Personnel
Help us Reach our $60,000 Goal
The Hunter Wildfires Foundation’s charter is to fund the educational scholarship program, support development and welfare programs for Hunter Wildfires personnel and to support employment networking and leadership activities in the Wildfires community.
Educational Scholarships
Employment Opportunities
Leadership & development
Welfare & Community
Objectives
1
To build awareness and support from the Rugby community.
2
Build on the Hunter Wildfires Membership.
3
The development and welfare of Hunter Wildfires personnel, playing and non-playing, now and for the future.
4
Fund raising activities to support Hunter Wildfires Foundation Programs.
Foundation Pillars
education
Scholarships
• University Fees • TAFE Fees • Academic Support • Liaison
accomodation
• Guaranteed accommodation on campus • Sponsorship • Funding Assistance
expenses
• Books • Tickets • Incidentals
employment
contacts
• Opportunities • Networks • Organisations
training
• Qualifications • RTOC's • Integrated Learning
preparation
• CV/Resumé • Pre-lnterview • Personal Presentation
development
leadership
• Courses • Mentoring • Building Resilience
career
• Networks • Facilitation • Life/Work/Family
personal
• Growth • Experience • Community Programs and Pathways
community
The Wildfires conduct and participate in:
✓ Free school holiday camps
✓ Junior rugby clinics
✓ Coach the coaches clinics
✓ Hunter Junior Rugby summer academies
✓ Sports Scholar program run in conjunction with the University of Newcastle (UoN)
The Impact
To date, we have facilitated 120 direct employment pathways, secured 37 specialized university internships, and awarded 9 academic scholarships. We further empower our athletes by providing university enrolment assistance to 20 students and crucial accommodation support for 150 individuals, ensuring our people have the foundation they need to thrive in all aspects of life.
Foundation Committee
Mark
Queenan
Chairman
Kyle
Loades
Committee Member
Joanne
Bradley
Committee Member
Bob
Hawes
Committee Member
Peter
Lucas
Committee Member
How can you support the Hunter Wildfires Foundation?
financial contributions
Make a tax deductible donation to support the Educational Program
employment network
Providing contacts, awareness, assitance and opportunities for the Employment Program
Growth Opportunities
Identifying development courses, mentoring, facilitation and networks for the Development Program
Get in touch with us
If you would like to contribute or be involved, contact Stuart Pinkerton, General Manager of the Hunter Wildfires.
- generalmanager@hunterwildfires.com.au
- 0429 040 101
