MJD Foundation

Sponsors

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Sponsors

We are extremely appreciative of the wonderful support we receive from our Sponsors and would like to acknowledge their contribution to the MJD Foundation.

Diamond Sponsors

ALCAnindilyakwa Land Council (ALC)
The Anindilyakwa Land Council is the primary partner and sponsor of the MJD Foundation.  The ALC has committed over $1,000,000 in funding to the foundation and has prioritised MJD in its negotiations for Regional Partnership Agreements (RPA) with the Commonwealth Government.
Consistent with their authority as the Aboriginal cultural and physical custodians of the Groote Eylandt region.  All activities of the foundation on Groote will be conducted with the advice and approval of this body.  
The ALC chairperson Mr Tony Wurramarrba is an executive board member, and negotiations are underway regarding opportunities for conducting some of the foundations activities (such as translation and construction/ building maintenance etc)  through the enterprise arm of the ALC - Groote Eylandt Business  Enterprises (GEBIE).

 Gold Sponsors

Vincent AviationVincent Aviation
Vincent Aviation operate a Regular Passenger Transport (RPT) service between Cairns and Darwin and Groote Eylandt.  The airline have committed to providing air travel and freight for clients, employees and executives and associates of the Foundation.    In addition they have offered the use of their board room facilities for meetings and worked collaboratively with the MJDF to launch the Aircraft Wheelchair Lift project.
CentrecorpCentrecorp
In March 2010, Centrecorp awarded the MJD Foundation with a grant to support the needs of Indigenous Australian MJD sufferers and their families in Central Australia. =>More
 NABNational Australia Bank
NAB have sponsored the MJD Foundation's "Medical Protocols" project.  This important project will define a standard set of medical protocols to treat the symptoms of Machado Joseph Disease.

Groote Eylandt Mining Company (GEMCo)
GEMCo are the MJD Foundation’s equipment sponsor.  Gemco have completed the first ramp project in August 2008 "Jock's ramp" in Angurugu and continue to provide direct support to MJD sufferers of Groote Eylandt through the supply of equipment. 

=> Read more about GEMCO's ramp project

=> Click here to see footage of the ramp

Perkins Shipping
Perkins Shipping have committed to providing free freight for the MJD Foundation to Groote Eylandt, Bickerton Island, Elcho Island and Nhulunbuy.  Perkins Shipping organised free of charge shipment of the MJDF's Aircraft Wheelchair Lifts through the Toll Group and NQX Shipping from Tasmania to Darwin.  
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McCullough Robertson Lawyers
McCullough Roberton are providing pro-bono legal advice around Board governance and organisational, legal, tax and fundraising compliance.  In particular, Special Counsel Heather Watson facilitated the 2010 Board Planning Day on Groote Eylandt and presented a session on Board Governance training.

St George FoundationSt George Foundation
The St George Foundation provided an equipment grant to the MJD Foundation for young Indigenous Australians with Machado Joseph Disease. =>More
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East Arnhem Shire Council
The East Arnhem Shire Council provide in-kind support the the MJD Foundation through:
Provision of accommodation during visits to communities; Assistance in the installation of adaptive equipment purchased by the Foundation for local residents; other "in-kind" support such as information exchange, translation, staff time and facilitation of community access.

Gilbert & TobinGilbert + Tobin
Premier Australian law firm, Gilbert + Tobin hosted the Foundation's Southern Launch and Charity Fundraiser event in Sydney and continues to support the Foundation through providing legal services around contracts with suppliers and disability discrimination advice.
Coca Cola Australia FoundationCoca Cola Australia Foundation

The MJD Foundation was awarded a Coca Cola Australia Foundation grant that was used for our project "Young Men's Camp" as the first step in our Youth Camp program.
=>Click here to find out more about the project


Silver Sponsors

 Dugong Beach Resort
The Dugong Beach Resort are providing accommodation on Groote Eylandt for the foundation.
 
 Groote Eylandt Car Company
Groote Eylandt Car Company provides cars to the MJD Foundation executive board members and visiting medical and research staff when on Eylandt.
Brown Dog LogoBrown Dog Productions
Brown Dog Productions is the MJD Foundation's production company, and has works with the Foundation at greatly reduced rates to film and produce TV advertisements, promotional DVD's, Educational DVD's and documentaries. 
 TCUTraditional Credit Union
TCU provide fee free banking to the MJD Foundation.
Driver Web Design
Driver Web Design is a NT based web design and promotional company.  They are providing subsidised graphic design services to assist the foundation with branding and marketing collateral.  In addition they will develop the foundation’s website, and provide a heavily discounted monthly hosting fee, and free email accounts.

Bronze Sponsors

ET EscapeET Escape Sport Fishing and Wilderness Lodge - Groote Eylandt
ET Escape Sport Fishing lodge have donated a 1 day fishing charter for 2 people at a value of $1,600.
DeloitteDeloitte
Deloitte Australia provides pro-bono Audit services to the MJD Foundation.
 SkinnyfishSkinnyfish Music
Skinny Fish support the work of the MJD Foundation by providing a link to the MJD Foundation site.

Cash Donors

We are extremely grateful to the following organisations and individuals who have made generous cash donations to the MJD Foundation.

ALC

Anindilyakwa Land Council (ALC)
The Anindilyakwa Land Council made an initial cash donation of $100,000 to help get the MJD Foundation started, and has since donated $1,000,000 to primarily focus on research.

 NBC Consultants

NBC Consultants
NBC Consultants is an not-for-profit Aboriginal owned architectural building consultancy founded in 1982.  The company is owned by 14 shareholder Aboriginal communities.  Each community nominates a representative on an annual basis to be a Director. At each meeting, the Directors allocate the profits of the company to support Aboriginal students, cultural activities, Aboriginal music, development projects, festivals and other worthwhile causes.
NBC Consultants provided a generous cash donation of $3,000 in 2009 to the MJD Foundation, and continue to support the work of the Foundation by pledging a further $3,000 from 2010 and for the next 4 years.

Darwin Airport Resort
The Darwin Airport Resort provided a generous cash donation of $2,000 to the foundation in 2008, and a further $2,500 donation in 2009.
 Lioness

Lioness Club of Sutherland Shire
Nadia Lindop spoke at a Lioness Club dinner, and the club made a generous donation of $1,000 towards a Communication Aid for a young girl with MJD.

Further to this, the Lioness Club invited the MJD Foundation to speak at the International Women's Day lunch in March 2010.  Through the sale of merchandise, and donations from individuals (as well as another $500 from the club), the MJD Foundation raised almost $1,000 on the day.

 RotaryRotary Club of Sylvania
Libby Morgan and Nadia Lindop spoke at the Rotary Club of Sylvania in Oct 2008, and the club kindly donated $500 to the MJD Foundation.
 Waste Solutions (NT) Pty Ltd
Made a donation of $200 in 2009
 Northern Land Council
Made a donation of $900 in 2009
 Koonung Secondary College (VIC)
Made a donation of $200 in 2009
 Quambatook Victoria
Lions Club - $200 in 2010
Senior Citizens Club - $100 in 2010
Amity Club - $200 in 2010
 Fitzos Boutique
A small boutique in Alyangula on Groote Eylandt, Fitzos make regular donations to the MJD Foundation to support our work on Groote Eylandt and Bickerton Island, and also sell our merchandise.
Individual Donors

2008/20092009/2010
Averil Langrell (New Zealand)
Neil Westbury and Diane Smith
University of Newcastle
- (Kate Dundas, Jo Gwynn)
Michael Turbett (USA)
Prof Bart Currie
Dr Howard Flavell
Angela Chesters
Matthew Keene
Pascale Kelly
Nikki Barry
Debra Chesters
Jan and Max Boyley
Jan Lindop
Ian and Bev Miller
Bishop Ken Mason
Rita Levar
Ali and Col Lloyd
Rev Reg and Margaret Platt
Wayne O'Neill
Belinda Chambers
Sally Clinton
Margaret Fuller
Lesley and John Zylstra
Simon Sheen
Averil Langrell (New Zealand)
Neil Westbury and Diane Smith
Keren Shanley Family
Daphne Maidment
Trevor Maidment
Matthew Keene
Janice Boddice
Georgina Whitehead
Angela Chesters
Rohanna Mohr
Neridine Bilney
Jan and Max Boyley
Zema Rigzin
Emma Cadogan
Ibrahim Abraham
Kate Cahill
Overgrove Pty Ltd
Roger Layton
Catherine Mellors
Elizabeth Milewicz-Tyson
Judy Wolff (Calvert)
Jennifer Barwick
Phil Bubner
Jake Frazer
Giuseppina Petrozzino
Derek (Po) Luk
Sally Hetzel
Anne Horadam
Matt Stormont
James Hunt
Ali and Col Lloyd
Mary Eves
Johanna Wapling
Kylie Lopes
Linda Mills
Liz Ward
Deb Theordoros
Andrew Jamison
Ian Bodill
Libby Massey
Michael Michie
Shenagh Gamble
Mrs Mannin
Pauline King
Patricia Bradbury
Ellen Christian Family
Lesley and John Zylstra
Nikki Barry
Marilyn Faithfull
Rev Reg & Margaret Platt


Partners

ALCAnindilyakwa Land Council (ALC)
The Anindilyakwa Land Council is the primary partner and sponsor of the MJD Foundation.
 Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA)
FaHCSIA has provided initial funding to establish the MJD foundation and commence the implementation of services to people with MJD in the Groote Eylandt region. Indigenous Affairs Minister Jenny Macklin announced the funding in March 2008 and she and her staff have been very supportive of the Foundation.
 Genetics Health Queensland (GHQ)
Genetics Queensland has recently been awarded a contract to provide genetic testing and counselling services for the NT by the NTDH&CS.  It is anticipated that the service will comprise visits to each region 3 times per year.
Professor John MacMillan has conducted several visits to the communities to date.  => Read More
The MJD Foundation will assist family members to access Professor MacMillan during his visits and support the referral and follow up process for this important service within the community.
Professor MacMillan also provided feedback and advice regarding the preparation of some basic genetic education material appropriate to the region.  The MJD Foundation will print, translate and distribute this material within the community. 
 NT Department of Health and Families
NT Department of Health and Families has appointed an MJD Coordinator who will work collaboratively with the MJD Foundation to implement services for MJD patients in the NT.
 The Independent Living Centre Australia (NSW Branch)
Robyn Chapman CEO of the Independent Living Centre met with the members of the foundation’s executive.  At an onsite meeting at the ILC a comprehensive ‘package’ of potential equipment for each level of the disease was devised.  Robyn has provided the foundation with access to the ‘ILC Magic’ product and supplier’s data base for adaptive equipment.
The ILC would like to provide the MJD foundation with ongoing support and floated the concept of a partnership between the organisations to explore best practice delivery issues for the MJD client group and in a broader remote context.
 Anglicare NT
Anglicare NT partner with the MJD Foundation on providing travel and respite trips for MJD clients and their families.
 Carers NT
Carers NT support the MJD Foundation through small grants and providing access to their Troopy Program
Indigenous Community VolunteersIndigenous Community Volunteers
ICV works in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to design and implement community development projects.  They draw on a large base of skills from all around Australia of people wishing to volunteer their time.
The MJD Foundation have established a partnership with ICV whereby ICV assist the MJD Foundation's projects by providing volunteers.
See Gwenda's Respite Trip for our first project partnering with ICV in April 2010.