Kladis Estate Wines are committed to creating a positive impact in the society. Through support and sponsorship of chosen charities we are contributing to a better world. Some of our chosen charities include:
ESTIA Foundation of Australia
ESTIA'S MISSION STATEMENT:
To improve the opportunities for people with disabilities; to meaningfully integrate and participate in the life of the community and to provide the assistance and support that such people, their families and carers, may individually require to achieve this outcome.
ESTIA Foundation is an initiative of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia.
This foundation was set up to provide 24 hour care for young adults with physical and intellectual disabilities. This service is open to all people residing in Sydney with respite houses available at Roselands and Gladesville.
ESTIA operates a respite program providing parents/carers of people with disabilities with a much needed break from the strenuous responsibility of caring for a disabled family member. Recently ESTIA achieved another milestone by providing permanent accommodation for those in need.
To be able to keep providing these important services with continuous improvement ESTIA needs help. At present this wonderful foundation is funded by the State Government of NSW and also relies heavily on fundraising and donations. The Kladis Group of Companies are proud sponsors of ESTIA. If you would like to contribute in any way please follow the links below to the relevant website.
www.estia.org.au
Mick Young Scholarship Trust
Kladis Estate Wines is a proud sponsor of the Mick Young Scholarship Trust. MYST was established in 1997 and ten years on it continues to flourish. This is a wonderful initiative which annually awards scholarships to students studying at TAFE, universities and colleges across Australia. This is the only fund in Australia to give awards depending on financial need rather than academic achievements.
The Mick Young Scholarship Trust was set up in memory of the late Mick Young, a former Member of Parliament and Federal Cabinet Minister, who sought to enhance opportunities for financially disadvantaged people. He came from a battler’s background and knew that for some just a few hundred dollars can make the following of their dream possible.
Mick Young had an abiding belief: “Education is a right, not a privilege.” He knew that it was vital “to break the cycle of unemployment and disadvantage that can restrict a person’s potential”. “Break that cycle”, Mick would say, “and an individual’s place in the community will almost certainly be transformed.”
In the first year, MYST distributed $11,000 to 3 colleges and this year is planning to expand to 30 colleges and distribute $200,000 in scholarships across Australia. MYST encompasses areas as diverse as the Pilbara and Kimberley regions, Batchelor and Alice Springs, Rockhampton and Mt Isa as well as many other rural centres and, of course, all the capitals.
If you are interested in making a difference and donating to this worthy initiative you can contact MYST Event Manager Janine Young on 0422 371 706.
Mascot Juniors Rugby League Club Football Club
Founded in 1910 Mascot JRLFC is widely acknowledged as the oldest Junior League Club in Australia. With 34 teams , it is currently the largest club in the South Sydney Junior League and most successful, having won more Club Championships (11 years straight 1996/2006) and Premierships (including a record 15 in 2005) than any other club.
Mascot Football club has been a wonderful Junior League nursery over the years. It can point to six internationals that all played with Mascot as juniors. Percy Williams and brothers Alf and Frank O'Connor, George Treweek, Eric Lewis prior to the 2nd World War while Brian Hambly, Brian "Chicka" Moore, George Piggins and more recently Ian Roberts have all graduated from Mascot Oval to the Green and Gold of Australia.
Kladis Estate Wines are proud sponsors of Mascot Jets under 6 team. With this sponsorship we feel like we are making a contribution towards future generation of Australian sports stars rising up.
National Breast Cancer Council
Over the past ten years, the NBCF research programs have built a reputation of prestige and excellence through their rigorous peer-review processes that consider the projects quality, feasibility and relevance to breast cancer.
The NBCF is unique in its research funding as it is the only community organisation that awards funds specifically for research across the continuum of breast cancer - from genetics to treatment, to support and palliative care. Funds raised are directed to the best research in Australia – we are neither limited by state boundaries nor institutional policies. We have no vested interest other than ensuring we progress knowledge about breast cancer.
As a nation, we have all the ingredients to successfully push onwards towards the prevention, and eventual cure for breast cancer but the most important part of the recipe is you.
As a family organisation, the Kladis Group of Companies realised the necessity to support Breast Cancer Research. Niki’s best friend became a victim of a very aggressive form of breast cancer she died within a year of having beeng diagnosed, . The family was further touched by breast cancer five years ago when a close family member was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Kladis Estate support this organisation through donations and sponsorship of fund raising events in both Sydney and the Shoalhaven. Niki is one of the four members in the Shoalhaven who organise the Pink Ribbon Luncheon which takes place annually at Archer Racecourse in October
Some of the Breast Cancer events we support are:
- Pink Ribbon Day Luncheon at Archer Racecourse
- Girl’s Night In at Curves Nowra
- Trivia Night in support of Breast Cancer Research
ANZ Bank Fundraising for Starlight Children’s Foundation
Starlight raises funds to brighten the lives of seriously ill and hospitalised children and their families. Starlight's hospital programs aim to bring smiles to the faces of hospitalised children, using fun and entertainment as a positive distraction to pain and boredom. Out of hospital, Starlight kids and their families can relax and enjoy family outings provided, or share a once-in-a-lifetime experience through wish granting.
ANZ Supports Starlight Children's Foundation in many ways including, selling merchandise in branches, raising funds at the ANZ Ladies Masters, partnering Starlight in developing our corporate Christmas cards, and other staff fundraisers.
The Kladis Group of Companies as ANZ customers support the banks fundraising efforts for the Starlight Children’s Foundation. For the past five years Kladis Wines support the ANZ Banks fundraising luncheon which takes place in Sydney annually through both sponsorship and donations.
Bomaderry Rotary Club
Kladis Estate sponsored a Trivia Night held by the Bomaderry Rotary Club at the Nowra Golf Club. Proceeds went to the Shoalhaven MS Society.
Shoalhaven Food and Wine Festival
Kladis Estate Wines were major sponsors of the Shoalhaven Food and Wine Spectacular.
We were approached by a Shoalhaven Councillor who asked if we would be prepared to take over and fund the then “Ulladulla Food & Wine Festival” after a few days of discussion within our organisation we decided to take it on for one year. So not only were Kladis Wines major sponsors of this event Kladis Estate Wines funded it for the benefit of our community.
The Shoalhaven Food and Wine Spectacular was held on the shores of beautiful Jervis Bay, at Voyager Park in Huskisson in February 2006.
Hundreds of stalls were on display showcasing the magnificent food and wine available from the region. Stalls displayed food and produce from local growers as well as a large array of arts and crafts
As part of this Festival a Raffle was held, proceeds of which were split between The Shoalhaven Linear Accelerator and The Milton-Ulladulla Cancer Outpatients. Shoalhaven Linear Accelerator Appeal
Kladis Estate support fundraising for the Linear Accelerator. In 2006 Jim and Niki donated a 22ct gold set comprising of a ruby necklace and matching earrings to the Shoalhaven Food and Wine Festival Raffle. This raffle raised $55,971.80. $35,000.00 from the proceeds of this raffle was donated to the Linear Accelerator Fund.
Milton-Ulladulla Cancer Outpatients Appeal
In 2006 Jim and Niki donated a 22ct gold set comprising of a ruby necklace and matching earrings for the Shoalhaven Food and Wine festival raffle. $ 20,971.80 of the raffle held by Shoalhaven Food and Wine Festival were donated to the Milton-Ulladulla Cancer Outpatients Appeal. Local Schools
Children are our future, and so we at Kladis Estate support our local schools. Some of the schools which we have supported in the past are;
Sussex Inlet Public School Tomerong Public School Nowra Anglican College Camp Quality Illawarra
Camp Quality is a non profit organisation that is committed to bringing hope and happiness to every child living with cancer, their families and communities through ongoing quality recreational, educational, hospital and financial support programs.
Kladis Estate are sponsors of Camp Quality St Georges Basin Dolphins Senior R.L.F.C
Kladis Estate are Platinum Sponsors of our local football team for the 2008 season. Gilmore Sports Awards
Every year Kladis Estate sponsor the Gilmore Sports Awards.
Since the Gilmore Sports Awards were first introduced in 2002 by the Federal Member for Gilmore, Joanna Gash, many talented sportspeople have been recognised and honoured. The Award recognises the special contribution made not only by athletes but also by the officials, administrators and volunteers that support them.
NSW Farmers Association
Kladis Estate sponsor “Oysters in the House” which supports the coastal wine and seafood industry. South Eastern Sydney Illawarra NSW Health Annual Inter Hospital Mini Olympics
In November 2005, Shoalhaven Hospital hosted The Annual Inter Hospital Mini Olympics. Kladis Estate were major sponsors of this event.
This event brought many visitors to the Shoalhaven region from across NSW. Plan Asian Tsunami Appeal
In February of 2005 Kladis Estate donated $2,500.00 to the Plan Asian Tsunami Appeal at a local fund raising event held at The Butterfactory in Pyree. This Appeal helped raise funds for much needed; emergency drugs and medical supplies, re-building homes and schools, trauma healing and disaster preparedness. 2001 Bush Fire Victims
December 2000 and January 2001 the Shoalhaven region was affected by raging bushfires. These fires affected many families throughout our region. Jim and Niki were amongst a few families of Greek Origin who took the initiative to organise a fundraising dinner dance aimed primarily at the Shoalhaven Greek Community which was held across the Australia Day weekend. In one night, the Greek Community raised $26,000.00 all proceeds from this function were donated to the Mayoral Bush Fire Relief fund. Wandandian Rural Bush Fire Brigade.
As we all know Australia is affected by devastating bush fires we at Kladis Estate support our local bush fire brigade. Wandandian Woodchop
Kladis Estate sponsor the annual woodchop held in our town of Wandandian across the October long weekend.
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