MEDIA RELEASE
14th August 2024
Southport QLD wrap-up: First Port of the Making Waves Foundation’s Northern Campaign 2024!
We’re thrilled to share the incredible experiences from the first stop of our Northern Campaign in Southport! Over the past week, we’ve had the pleasure of welcoming several amazing groups on board:
🎓 Southport Special School
🎓 Beenleigh State High School
🎓 MacGregor State High School
🎓 REDinc
🏥 Queensland Health – Acquired Brain Injury Unit
The feedback has been nothing short of inspiring!
Ebony from MacGregor State High shared, “Sailing is so… freeing!” Rhonda, a teacher, noted, “It’s amazing for the students to get a hands-on understanding of sailing—feeling the wheel, working the ropes, and riding the waves.”
Ben from REDinc loved steering the yacht, even though it required intense focus. “It was pretty hard, but so worth it!” he said. Sonia, a career advisor, mentioned, “The participants got to try something completely new, pushing them out of their comfort zones.”
Neil, a client from Queensland Health, couldn’t believe his luck: “The best part was driving the boat. I had never been on a boat like Kayle before.” Carly, his caregiver, added, “This was a unique opportunity for them to do something they wouldn’t normally have the chance to experience.”
To keep the momentum going, we’re running a raffle to help fund our campaign as we continue northward. Every ticket sold helps us reach more communities and offer life-changing sailing experiences.
Click the link below to Support the Northern Campaign 2024 for Making Waves to continue to offer free sailing program for youth in need.
The 2024 Northern Campaign Raffle – Making Waves
Next Stop: Mackay – Programs Starting Tomorrow (Thursday the 15th of August)
Over the next week, we’ll be engaging with several local schools and disability organisations to bring our impactful programs to the community.
Schedule of Programs:
- 15-Aug-24: Mackay District Special School
- 16-Aug-24: Catherine McAuley College
- 16-Aug-24: Engedi Mackay
- 19-Aug-24: Mackay State High School
- 19-Aug-24: Pioneer State High School
- 20-Aug-24: Pioneer State High School
- 20-Aug-24: Engedi Mackay
- 21-Aug-24: Engedi INC
- 21-Aug-24: Mackay District Special School
- 22-Aug-24: Glenella State School Mackay
- We look forward to a week filled with learning
We are also pleased to welcome the Mayor of Mackay, Councillor Greg Williamson, to the dock pre-sail on the morning of August 20th as well as Councillor Ash-Lee Johnson of the Mackay Council who will be attending from the dock and offering a few words this Thursday, August 15th, at 12 noon.
Thank you to everyone who has supported us so far!
The Making Waves Foundation is dedicated to providing sailing experiences to young Australians living with disabilities or experiencing disadvantage, fostering a sense of empowerment, confidence, and community. To learn more view the links below:
Website www.makingwaves.au
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/making.waves.foundation.aus
Instagram @making.waves.foundation
LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/makingwavesfoundation
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@makingwavesaus/featured
For additional media enquiries please contact Rachel Ward rward@makingwaves.au or 0414 128 281