News and Events
17-10-08 Pyjama Foundation's 2008 Sports Lunch:
Photos now available online click here
22-9-08 Pyjama Foundation Hero Honoured
St Lucia engineer Peter Jukes has been officially recognised for bringing a love of learning to a little boy - but it’s the unofficial rewards he enjoys most. Child Safety Minister Margaret Keech today announced Mr Jukes has won the Child Protection Week volunteer award. “We could not protect Queensland’s at risk children without our wonderful band of volunteers,” Mrs Keech said .”Volunteers like Mr Jukes play a vital role in our communities. They make an enormous contribution to the cultural, social and economic life of our state. Download full details here...
30-08-08 The Pyjama Foundation - Helping abused youngsters turn the page
There are about 26,000 abused children in care in Australia and if Bronwyn Sheehan had her wish, all of them would have had 1000 books read to them in their early years. Read more here thanks to the Courier Mail...
1-08-08 Pyjama Foundation founder nominated for award
Founder and Director Bronwyn Sheehan has been nominated for the Pride of Australia Award. Read all about it thanks to the Courier Mail.
June 2008 Newsletter - click here to download
18-6-08 Queensland Business Women’s Network luncheon
Our CEO Bronwyn Sheehan, together with Angel Ambassador 97.3
FM’s Robin Bailey (p
ictured)
will speak at the next Queensland Business Women’s Network luncheon. Bronwyn's
story is a lesson in how to make your dream a reality and make a difference at
the same time. I do hope you can join us for this fab pyjama party (you don't
have to wear yours though!). Champagne on arrival followed by a two course
all-inclusive luncheon. All tickets $99.50 per person incl. GST. Book a table of
10/12 and be in the draw to win a luxurious holiday escape to Peppers Salt
Resort & Spa. Bring a table and network in the nicest possible way or join new
friends - we'll introduce you! Royal on the Park, Brisbane 12-2pm, Wednesday 18
June. Download the registration form
here or visit
www.orataevents.com
14-5-08 - The Pyjama Foundation and the Gambling Community Benefit Fund...
The Pyjama Foundation acknowledges the generous donation of funds from the
Gambling
Community Benefit Fund, Queensland Government. These funds have made it
possible for the Foundation to purchase books, puzzles and games to benefit the
foster children who are enrolled in our ‘Love of Learning’ program. Our
volunteers are able to take a variety of resources when they visit the children.
The high quality of these products provides enjoyment, educational benefits
as well as encouraging the children’s desire to learn. Allocation of funding has
also been assigned to the purchase of a laptop computer which will assist in the
administration of our program.
6-5-2008 - Pyjama Foundation Director of Development talks to Brisbane City Council...
On May 6 2008 our Director of Development addressed the Lord Mayor and Councillors about The Pyjama Foundation and its work with foster children. The Lord Mayor thanked Ms McDowall for bringing knowledge about the foundation and its valuable work to their attention. He said he would discuss with fellow councillors about how BCC can offer their support. You can download what she said to them here… click here
1-5-2008 Pyjama Foundation opens two Queensland regional offices...
Bronwyn Sheehan Pyjama Foundation Chief Executive announced the opening of new offices in North Queensland and on the Sunshine Coast. Click here for contact details.
Story Telling at Brookside Shopping Centre - Sunday March 9th
The
Pyjama Foundation highlights the national importance of READING ALOUD TO ALL
AUSTRALIAN CHILDREN. The Ignatians Musical Society
on its behalf will provide regular Reading Aloud experiences for children in
the wider community of Brisbane. This new initiative commences at Brookside
Shopping Centre, Mitchelton on Sunday March 9. Sessions will be held at
10.30 am and 11.30 am. For enquiries phone Jenny (07) 33555211 at Brookside.
Perdu - Lost
An Exhibition and Sale of Photographic Works by Antoine Matarasso, Foyer, Riverside Centre, 123 Eagle Street Brisbane March 10 – March 24 Open Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm [except Friday March 21]. To benefit The Pyjama Foundation. For details visit www.studiomatarasso.com
PYJAMANEWS coming soon…
Every
quarter our newsletter will update you on exciting things happening at
Pyjama Headquarters, running raffles and competitions and organizing our
fundraising and special events.
Buy an Angel’s Wings
Why not buy/give the
unusual gift (that keeps on giving) of sponsorship of a foster child within
the local community for
someone you love this Christmas (total value $250
and it’s tax deductible).
Click here to become a monthly sponsor and buy an angel’s wings.
