Cabaret Night
The Board of Rainbow Club Australia invites you to our annual fundraiser, A Cabaret Night. Hosted by MC Martyn Downs, our fantastic entertainers from last year, Danielle Everett and Dale Burridge, return with a new cabaret show for one night only.
When: 6 August 2010
Time: 7 pm
Where: PARLIAMENT HOUSE SYDNEY
Dress: a night on the town
Cost: $150 per ticket
3 course dinner and drinks
We will be running live and silent auctions on the night.
Or reserve your tickets by contacting Maree Jackson
Phone: 0418 963 087
Email: rainbow_clubaust@hotmail.com
Rainbow Club attends Austswim Awards 2010
Rainbow Club Australia’s Ambassador, James Pittar and his wife, Jenny attended the Austswim Awards at the Radison Resort, Gold Coast on 3 July 2010. James was to present the Award for the Teacher of a Person with a Disability supported by Carlisle Swimming on behalf of Rainbow Club Australia.
The night started with the MC Pio Terei, a New Zealander Maori comedian and singer who introduced the 6 Awards that would be presented on the night. Brooke Hanson, a representative of Austswim, also spoke at the Dinner.
The first Award to be presented was the Award for the Teacher of a Person with a Disability. James thanked Carlisle Swimming for their support of Rainbow Club Australia and, in particular, in sponsoring this award on our behalf. James also gave a quick run down of the Rainbow Club before presenting the Award to the winner.
The national nominees for this Award are the winners of the Award in each State. The National winner for 2010 is Lyn O’Brien from Queensland. Congratulations to Lyn for her achievement.
Click here to view the images.
Michael Swims with Whale Sharks
Michael is a graduate of our very first Rainbow Club at Cronulla. Michael started with Ron Siddons 16 years ago and did not like the water at all at first. In fact he cried every time his parents took him swimming and they despaired that he would ever join in this activity so much a part of the Australian way of life.
Now, what a difference. Michael loves the water and is very confident when swimming. He and his parents, John (who is a wonderful Board member of Rainbow Club) and Margaret have recently travelled to Western Australia, where Michael swam with whale sharks and turtles and amongst the coral reefs. So confident is Michael now that he taught his mother how to duck dive and swim closer to the sharks.
Click here to view some pictures of Michael enjoying the water. Ron, this shows the value of Rainbow Club and your efforts.
Malabar to Little Bay Stockland Challenge –
Sunday 21 February 2010
Over 500 swimmers lined up for the second Malabar to Little Bay Stockland Challenge on Sunday 21st February to help raise funds for Rainbow Club Australia. After an anxious lead up week of heavy winds and seas, the conditions on the day were ideal and allowed us to complete the first ever official swim from Malabar to Little Bay. Congratulations go to Brendon Capell and Terina Taite for winning the male and female categories respectively. 1980 Olympian Graeme Brewer finished in fourth place overall.
Following is a sample of the extremely positive feedback received from the participants:
“I think this was the best organised ocean swim out of the 10 I have done.”
“Malabar-Little Bay was an excellent swim…probably the best of all ocean swims.”
“I thought this swim had a real sense of community about it – it’s a treat to go in a swim with so many smiling, helpful volunteers, obviously driven by the charitable cause that the swim was planned for.”
“Well done in staging an event that showcased every thing good about ocean swimming.”
“The Malabar event wins, as HG would put it “pants down with daylight in second place.”
A big thank you to our Event Partner Stockland, Major Sponsors N G Farah and Randwick City Council, and a network of valued suppliers – Souths Juniors, Taronga Zoo, Captain Cook Cruises, Q Station, GD Photo, Vitality Brands, Speedo and the Lions Club. Once again we were privileged to be a part of the Hahn Super Dry Fine Ocean Swimmers Series.
Thanks also to all the smiling Rainbow Club volunteers for creating such a friendly community atmosphere.
Fundraising for Rainbow Club
Rainbow Club is now registered with Cash for a Cause. This is a fundraising initiative by PharmaOnline. Simply shop at www.pharmaonline.com.au and 10% of your purchase total can be sent to Rainbow Club Australia.
Our supporters can also raise funds if they are competing in any challenge or event. Create a Hero Page at www.everydayhero.com.au and invite your family and friends to support your effort by sponsoring you to raise funds for Rainbow Club.
Of course, our supporters can also support Rainbow Club by donating using the Donate Button on this page.
Our Rainbow Club children appreciate the support of all our donors.
The History
Rainbow Club Australia Inc was founded by Mr Ron Siddons MBE in 1969 to provide swimming tuition for children with disabilities.
Mr Siddons saw a void in services for the disabled population and set about procuring funds and facilities to remedy the situation.
Mr Siddons’ dream was that Rainbow Clubs would be up and running all over Australia so that any child with a disability could access a Rainbow Club.
The Present… Today the dream IS a reality!
Rainbow Club Australia Inc now consists of a dedicated Board of Directors from the commercial, accounting and legal professions as well as Mr Siddons, parents and dedicated fundraisers.
There are now fifteen clubs of which 12 are located in NSW at: Bondi, Cronulla, Campbelltown, Epping, Goulburn, Lindfield, Liverpool, Newington/Leichhardt, Revesby, Warringah, Sutherland, Orange; plus we are delighted to have added Geelong in Victoria, Noosa in Queensland and Modbury in South Australia.
The aim and objective of each club is to give children with disabilities the same opportunity as their abled peers.
Spotlight on Murray Rose AM
Patron Murray Rose AM is a former Olympic Swimming Champion. Murray is an active Patron visiting the clubs and meeting the children.
In his words:
The Rainbow Club is an inspiring story of special children learning to live with dignity and fulfillment.
I feel privileged to serve as Patron of this growing network of people who are dedicated to nurturing the power of the human spirit to triumph over immense challenges.
Murray Rose AM
our mission
To provide children with special needs the opportunity and confidence to explore and extend their abilities through sporting and recreational activities
our patrons
The Patron of Rainbow Club is Murray Rose AM
the clubs
New South Wales
- Bondi
- Buxton
- Campbelltown
- Cronulla
- Epping
- Goulburn
- Lindfield
- Liverpool
- Newington/Leichhardt
- Orange
- Revesby
- Sutherland
- Warringah
- YMCA @ Cook and Phillip Pool
- YMCA @ Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre
Victoria
- Geelong