CORPORATE SPONSORS Special Thanks to the Corporate Sponsors of the 2018 Giant Steps Circus Ball

CORPORATE SPONSORS Special thanks to the Corporate Sponsors of the 2018 Giant Steps Circus Ball.

Ryde Toyota is very proud to be supporting the Giant Steps Circus Ball alongside our great friends at the Gallagher’s “The Royal Hotel”.

A special thank you to all the individual guests and fleet customers who support Ryde Toyota as your support of our company enables us to support great events such as tonight’s “Circus Ball”. Enjoy your evening, we wish you a very successful fundraiser and if we can be of automotive assistance please feel free to contact me directly.

CAR RAFFLE SPONSORS

Ryde Toyota

2 OUR SUPPORTERS 2017 – 2018 Financial & Community Supporters We would like to thank all our parents, friends, community and International Catering Equipment The Good Guys corporate organisations who have generously supported Giant Kiwanis Sydney The Knights Hospitallers Order of Saint John Steps Sydney over the last 23 years. In particular, we would like to KPMG thank our major sponsors over the last 12 months. The Shaw Foundation Lion 1666 Foundation Colonial First State Asset Valerio Funeral Directors Management LSH Charitable Foundation Access Hardware Vicki McGuiness Design Luminis Partners Addisons Lawyers Commonwealth Bank Australia VSL Macquarie Group Foundation AI Topper Condura Westfield Community Mainland Civil Asahi Beverages Corrs Chambers Westgarth Westgate Property Merrill Lynch Australia Ashtrees Joinery Crunch Fitness Westpac Banking Corporation Morgan Stanley Australia Post Deutsche Bank White International Myer Community Fund Australian Stockbrokers Foundation Device Technologies Wilson Asset Management NorthConnex Barana Group Pty Ltd Douglass Hanly Moir Wright Medical Australia Olive Financial Bass Floor Company Eden Brae Homes Our Kloud Pty Ltd Bayview Hotel Equip Office Furniture ajor inancial Parmalat M F & Bega Cheese Estate of the Late William Denton Perpetual Community Sponsors BMD Family Partners School Pitcher Partners NSW Pty Ltd BMK Farrar Gesini Dunn Lawyers PM Electrical Pty Ltd B’Nai B’Rith Foundation FlameSafe Fire Protection Pty Ltd Quay Business Services Bouygues Construction Freedom Group Ramsay Health Care Bravo Fugen Constructions Rebel Property Group Bromic Future Generation Investment FUTURE GENERATION Reece Bathroom Life Brown Wright Stein Company INVESTMENT COMPANY Seafolly Buildline Construction Gallagher Hotels St Ives Shopping Village Carapiet Foundation GHD Supagas Cartier Group Gladesville Men’s Bowling Club Sydney Shoulder Research Century 21 City Quarter Gladesville RSL & Community Club Institute & Sydney Shoulder Chubb Insurance Goodridge Swim School Specialists Citibank Grill’d The Agency Classic Backyards Hamburg Süd The Dragon Group Coco-Cola Australia Foundation Hasbro Australia The Sheaf

4 Upcoming Events

Sunday August 26, 2018 www.stairchallengeaustralia.com.au Giant Steps events you may wish to participate in: The Giant Dinner Giant Steps Sailing Regatta Saturday 28th July 2018 Friday 26th October 2018 www.giantsteps.net.au/giant-dinner www.giantsteps.net.au The Sun-Herald City2Surf Middle Eastern Gala Sunday 12th August 2018 Date TBA www.city2surf.com.au www.giantsteps.net.au/ Sydney Tower Stair Challenge middle-eastern-gala-night Sunday 26th August 2018 www.stairchallengeaustralia.com.au 2019 Events Annual Greek Night for Giant Steps Chinese NOW OPERATED BY Saturday 6th October, 2018 New Year Dinner – February 2019 www.giantsteps.net.au/ Swim4Autism – March 2019 annual-greek-night-giant-steps Giant Steps Golf Day – April 2019 Giant Steps Three HIGHLY COMMENDED FOR Day Bike Ride – May 2019 BEST OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE AHA AWARDS

BISTRO OPEN MON – SAT 12PM –10PM GIANT STEPS SUN 12PM –9PM SAILING 2018 PH: (02) 9817 2188 REGATTA E: [email protected] W: www.huntershillhotel.com.au For details on all our events please see: www.giantsteps.net.au PROUD SPONSORS OF GIANT STEPS 6 Message from the Ball Co-ordinator Message from the Chairman

It is always amazing how the Giant Steps ball comes together. Parents pull It is often the case that our students at Giant Steps first together and somehow every year we make it happen. engage through the joy of music. We all understand the joy of music, the love we can share, the sense We are lucky to have some talented mums and dads among us. From Petra of togetherness, the celebration, the sadness, the Daley designing all the artwork and putting together the music, Grant communication straight to our hearts. Shortland and Catherine Shortland having everything printed, Traci Caines As I was thinking about this year Giants Steps Ball I and Warwick Ford putting together the film, Kate Finlayson putting together reflected on how far Giant Steps has come. Reflection the kids photos, Chami Lam and Louise Donaldson organising the décor, can bring many thoughts and it didn’t take long for me Catherine Shortland and Chami Lam with direction from Leanne Rawes to think of those famous words that two of Australia’s and Jenny Badger sorting prizes as they come in (usually all in the last most accomplished song writers and poets Paul Kelly and Kev Carmody gave couple of weeks) then helping to get Galabid happening, Lisa Bremner and us “from little things big things grow”, a famous Australian protest song that the Tombola committee organising the amazing Tombola, Kathleen Collins spoke of dreams, of patience, of determination, of a belief in a better world. sourcing the raffle prizes, Anna Kelly organising the seating, Daniela & Slav As I listen to our staff sing songs of hello and goodbye and everything in Visevic for arranging Amanda Keller and acting as auctioneer. between, as I watch them take into their hearts children that need patience, All parents give so generously of their time, source prizes, volunteer on the need determination, need understanding I can’t help think that “from little day and night, invite guests, give speeches, donate tickets so almost 100 staff things big things grow” is also the story of Giant Steps. A story of dreams, a members can attend – the list is endless! Of course we are all supported by the story of determination and a story of hope. wonderful ladies in the office but especially Michelle Jocum and Leanne Rawes. The Giant Steps story is one of people gathering together to make a difference, to change approaches, to create something that had not been done before, to We all do it because we need Giant Steps to be there for our kids, whether be there when help is needed, to face challenges and recognise opportunities, they are 2 or 22. When something is important we make the time. Giant to give gentle reassurance in times of distress, to provide a plan when there Steps is truly a wonderfully supportive community where our kids are valued seems no way forward. and appreciated. They are supported to be all they can be. As the families of children with autism gathered together to create an Thank you for making the time and coming along tonight. Thank you for organisation that would grow to include early learning, primary and being part of our community, we truly appreciate it. secondary schools, a post school program, family support services, outreach programs, a mental health clinic and now a primary and high school in Melbourne we realised we couldn’t do it alone, we needed friends.

While there are many occasions when Giant Steps gathers together with our Leanne Maccallum friends and asks them to help, the Giant Steps Sydney “Black Tie” Ball is by Ball Co-ordinator far the biggest and has always been our largest fundraising event. This event Giant Steps Sydney reminds us how many friends we have, how supportive they have been and how they have given us the confidence to grow. Thank you for joining us at the Giant Steps Ball, thank you for helping us realise our dreams, thank you for helping create and grow Giant Steps.

Barry Irvin AM Chairman Giant Steps Australia

8 Autism Giant Steps’ Services People affected by autism typically display major impairments Giant Steps has a multifaceted approach to the provision of services to in social interaction, communication and behaviour (restricted children with autism and their families, whilst spreading a culture of caring interests and repetitive behaviours). and professional excellence through the broader community. Our school These are commonly referred to as the Triad of Impairments but the provides a transdisciplinary approach to education combining music, impairments may not be evenly spread. While people with autism share occupational and speech therapy delivered across the programs. We also common traits, no two individuals are the same. For example, it was once offer professional skill development for staff and other health professionals. thought that all children with Autism Spectrum Disorder were unresponsive Our Community College provides young adults with a relevant and engaging and aloof, never showing affection. We now know ASDs are much more learning and recreational post-school environment. Giant Steps now operates complex with a variety of symptoms and characteristics that can occur in four age-based programs: different combinations and varying degrees of severity. 1. Early Learning (3 – 5 year olds) Many people with autism also have sensory sensitivities, that is, over or under sensitivity to sight, touch, taste, smell, sound, temperature and pain. 2. Primary As a result of their impairments, people with autism often experience (5 – 12 year olds) overwhelming anxiety, frustration and confusion when faced with the 3. Secondary demands of everyday life. (12 – 18 year olds) Estimates indicate the rate of autism could be at least as high as 1 in 63 4. Community College Australian school children. It occurs in all racial, ethnic, and social groups (school leavers) and is four times more likely to affect boys than girls. There is no known cure, but early intervention, specialised education and structured support can help develop a child’s skills and minimise behaviour problems, and enable each child, whatever their level of disability, to achieve as great a degree of independence as possible. Experience has shown that the earlier a child with autism can be enrolled in an early intervention program, the better his/her outcomes. With the right help, children can learn to speak, read and participate in everyday life.

10 Giant Steps’ Approach Other Services Giant Steps Sydney Offers There is no specific treatment or therapy protocol when it comes to Our outreach services range from private speech, occupational and music dealing with the condition. As with the spectrum of disorders, there is therapies to educational support, parent training and training amongst also a spectrum of treatments and therapies. While some parents will professionals and providers in the wider community. report marked improvements using a therapy or intervention program, We also run a playgroup through Stepping Stones Early Learning for very others may find little or no impact upon their child’s condition. Some young children on the eligibility list, called ‘Play Steps’. During the school parents may talk of a child ‘recovering’ from autism, while others will holidays we run a respite program for our students to give families a break. find only an improvement in the day-to-day management of their child’s We also run 3 age-based siblings programs to support the siblings of the condition. Currently, no therapy or treatment has been empirically verified. Giant Steps children. However, research suggests that successful programs contain the same key components: In February 2014 Giant Steps opened the Rob Llewellyn-Jones Clinical • autism specific curriculum content focusing on attention, and Research Centre, a clinic that enables medical and mental health compliance, imitation, language and social skills professionals to join with our established trans-disciplinary teams in providing timely and appropriate support for our complex population of • need for highly supportive teaching environments and students. This is the first clinic of its kind within a school setting. generalisation strategies • need for predictability and routine The Stepping Stones Diagnostic & Assessment Centre aims to provide families with a formal diagnostic process that minimizes the stress and • a functional approach to problem difficulties often associated with the assessment procedure. Assessments behaviours are completed by Giant Steps therapists, who have considerable experience transition from the preschool classroom • working with young people with autism and developmental delays. • family involvement The Giant Steps Family Support Program helps students and families At Giant Steps, a combination of education and therapy combine in a needing extra support as required. We also provide training to parents of transdisciplinary model of service delivery across the organisation. younger children on how to best communicate with and manage their child. Giant Steps Melbourne Giant Steps Funding In February 2016 Giant Steps Giant Steps Sydney is a registered charity (Reg. No. DGR 32778) and all Melbourne, located in the donations are tax deductible. Government funding meets approximately suburb of Kew, opened its 45% of the cost of running Giant Steps. The remainder is raised through doors with an initial enrolment donations and fund-raising events such as the ball. of 11 children. A group of Giant Steps does not charge fees. experienced staff members from Sydney transferred to Melbourne whilst other Sydney staff members travel to 24 years Melbourne regularly to train and counting, of and support Melbourne staff. conceptualisation, materialisation & Giant Steps Melbourne fills a much needed gap in the Melbourne autism reinforcement of community. Enrolments have now increased to 18 and will continue to brands, identities and increase over the next few years to take in as many children as possible on products across a diverse our growing Melbourne eligibility list. range of markets...

12 T hank You Auction & Tombola

On behalf of the Giant Steps families, Graphic Design Services Auction and Tombola prizes have all been donated. We would like to thank all thank you so much to all the donors the Giant Steps Families who worked hard at obtaining prize donations and the Petra Daley for designing the of the fantastic prizes we have on individuals and companies for their donations who are listed below: fantastic invitations, program and all offer tonight. Also a big thank you printed and online documents. Visit our Tombola counter and you could win a bonus prize. to our guests and to everyone who has helped make tonight possible. Vicki McGuiness for designing the The Tombola or lucky dip is a tradition at the Giant Steps Ball. By purchasing a Your support of our children means a ball website. token you will receive a lucky dip prize from the corresponding price category. great deal to us all. Items are usually worth more than the price you paid for the token. Giant Steps warmly thanks the This year we have three categories for you choose from and our tokens are pin following people and businesses for wheels ($20), flashing rings ($50) and fairy floss ($100). The tokens will be on their generosity tonight: sale from the start of the evening until 10.45 pm or they are sold out. Volunteers will be coming around to all the tables with the tokens for sale. They will also be Ball Committee Members Master of Ceremonies available from the Tombola counter at the rear of the room. You will find credit Leanne Maccallum, Leanne Rawes, Amanda Keller card payment forms on your table. If you fill out a credit card payment form, you Chami Lam, Catherine Shortland, do not need to process your payment using the eftpos machines. Jenny Badger, Michelle Jocum, Auctioneer Anna Kelly, Louise Donaldson, Slavko Visevic To claim your prize you need to take your token to the Tombola counter and have David Trayner, Allie White, Heather Presenters it marked and you will then receive your prize. Plus by purchasing a tombola Ng, Lisa Bremner, Kathleen Collins, Film Presentations - Traci Caines & token, you have the chance to win a bonus Golden Ticket prize. When you open Aileen Liu, Ingrid Michalowsky, Warwick Ford your tombola prize, if you find a Golden Ticket return to the Tombola Stand and pick a bonus prize from the table. Golden Ticket prizes are Diana Kraljevski, Daniela Visevic, Photo Presentation - Kate Finlayson Halina Kochanowicz, Janette valued at over $150 each. Radevski, Helen Swinson, Petra Volunteers PRIZES ARE NOT INTERCHANGEABLE. All the volunteers tonight as well Daley, Samantha Lyons, Traci WINE WON IN THE TOMBOLA IS NOT TO BE Caines, Kate Finlayson and as those who assisted with set up OPENED OR CONSUMED ON THE PREMISES Katie Gay. in the weeks leading up to tonight. This includes National Australia DUE TO REGULATIONS. Giant Steps Community Bank, Citibank, Pitcher Partners and The Giant Steps parent body for its siblings of the Giant Steps children help in obtaining prizes, helping and their friends and our lovely with ball preparations and for parents, staff and friends. supporting the ball and the Giant Décor Steps staff and Board for their on- Lisa Smith of Posh Designs going support and assistance. Printing Services Grant Shortland of Vital Paper for supplying all the paper and for Photographers organising for all the printing to be Anthony Burns & Rose Frasca from donated. Program printed on 148gsm HomePix Photography Crystal Satin. Don Smallwood

14 Auction & Tombola Donors

Auction and Tombola prizes have all been donated. We would like to thank all the Giant Steps Families who worked hard at obtaining prize donations and the individuals and companies for their donations who are listed below:

16 Auction & Tombola Donors.. Irvin family Max & Caroline Richmond Ivana Morris Billingham Roci Kraljevski James and Florence Liew McCracken Family Rowena Liosatos Jason Broadbridge Miki Li Saadeh Families Jenny Badger MJ Van Vuuren Sarah & Brett Leal Jill and David Lynch Moet Hennessy Sarah Neuhof Jo Fitzgerald Mr Reno Safarian Shannon Wright Joanne & Angelo Mrs Melissa Kelly Shelton and Clapham Mandatis Mr & Mrs Badrov families John and Mary Ramm Murphy Gozzard Hair Sheridan John Manenti Museum of Applied Arts Simon Loneragan Judy Bowerman & Sciences Simon McGrath 4iGroup Brett Atkin, Vicki Cain & Don Smallwood Julian and Julie Homer Naomi Hamilton Siwakoti family Petra Daley Photography Alana Lewis Donaldson Family Julie Dang and Associates Sonya Furlong Brian Geach Naomi McIntyre Alex & Laurel McCracken Donna Ng Julie Khamphet Stephanie Hoskin Natalie Wan Alex & Milka Roach Brown Wright Stein Dr Allan Young (Sydney Karen Endrey Sydney Fresh Seafood Lawyers Shoulder Specialists) NextGen Health & Amanda Baker Kathleen Collins Lifestyle Club Ryde Sydney Indoor Climbing Bryan Kempton Ehsman Family Gym America Family Keira Ibrahim Nic Hoskin Bryant family Elizabeth Ponce Sydney Swans Andrew and Mariana Ken & Mary Yazici Nick and Angie Marino Cutuk Buildline Constructions Elsie’s Family Teresa Gratkowski Ken Done Gallery Nick Coumbis Andrew Valerio and Sons Cadbury Endrey Family Keogh’s Farm, County The Coast Golf Club Funeral Directors Pty Ltd. Nine Network Australia Carmela Cerrone Eva Hannah Galleries Dublin, Ireland The Star Entertainment Ang Family Oliveto Restaurant Group Catch.com.au Felishia Khoe Knoblauch Family Angela Briggs Papa Family Tina & Sean Mitchell Cath Edwards Fiona Simpson Ko Family Annandale Cellars Parramatta Eels TomTom Catherine Shortland Florence & James Liew Kostoglou Family Anne Broadbridge Patrick Gallagher Traci Caines Catherine Williams Ghulam family Larmont Sydney By Annette & Peter Boylan Lancemore Paul Heffron Uber Photography Cavallino G.P. Israel Diamonds Pty Annette Ernster & Lauren Hee Pech Family Vanessa Hanna CBRE Ltd. Amanda Ernster Isenberg Leanne Stewart Penrith Whitewater Vanto Chami Lam Gina Block Anthony Cahill Lisa Burnard Peppers Noosa Resort & Ventuno Chase Gallery Grant Shortland Villas Anthony Politis Lisa Laaman Veronica Roach Chontelle Weyman Golder Family Peter Lang Jewellery Applejack Group Liza Joyan (peterland.com.au) Vicki Cook Chris and Lorraine Roach Hayden Theatres Astorri Family Loong family Petra Daley Vinery Foods Christine Ang Helen Wise Atherton Family Lund Family Prime Partners Financial Wang family Helena Simone Atlantic Wines City Commercial Painting Lydia Docking Planning PL Wehbe family Bailey Nelson Coca Cola Amatil Herman and Junita Halim Lyne family Radevski family Wests Ashfield Banjo Patterson Cottage Colebrook Bosson HomePix Photography Maccallum Family Rainbow Bags Wil Wilhelm Restaurant Saunders Hughes family Marigold Chinese Rebecca Strutt and Brent Williams Family Bianca van Riet Colin Williams Hunters Hill Quilters Restaurant Trousdale Wilson-Goh Family Bird & Knoll Debra’s Ian and Lisa Bremner Mark and Sue Berry Robert and Jeremy Julian Zappacosta Jewels Botle Family Diamant family Ian Mayer Mary Golder Roberto Papa Zhu Family Bower Haus Diana Kraljevski Inkpen Family Matthew Penfold Robyn & David

18 Menu Ball Program

Entrée 7:00 pm • Pre-Dinner Drinks Beetroot cured salmon, Pepe Saya crème fraiche beetroot mousse, radishes, • Silent Auction commences red sorrel and white chocolate 7:15 pm • Guests to be seated GF • Entree service commences 7:40 pm • Aerial Act Main • Giant Steps Welcome Presentation Roasted Riverine beef fillet, Parish mash, seasonal mushrooms, baby • MC, Amanda Keller vegetables and truffle sauce • Giant Steps Staff Act SF 8:15 pm • Main course service commences 8:35 pm • Ringmaster act Dessert • Lisa Bremner, Giant Steps parent Golden Gaytime mousse and caramel honey comb • Barry Irvin, Giant Steps Chairman SF • Pledge appeal

Coffee, Tea & chocolates 9:15 pm • Dessert, coffee & tea service commences 9:20 pm • Aerial act *Vegetarian and special meals available if pre-ordered • Giant Steps film presentation • Live Auction 10:00 pm • Dancing with The High Rollers Big Band Beverages 10:30 pm • Silent auction viewing finishes Secret Garden Brut Cuvee, NSW Tyrrells Moore’s Creek Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, NSW 10:45 pm • Raffle Draw Barwang The Wall Cabernet Sauvignon, NSW • Final call for Silent Auction and Tombola Hahn Super Dry 11:00 pm • Silent Auction closes Hahn Premium Light, Sydney, NSW • Dancing with The High Rollers Big Band James Squires 150 Lashes Pale Ale, Camperdown, NSW until 12:45 am Botanical waters, juices and soft drinks 12:00 am • Bar closes 12:45 am • Band finishes

Goodnight and Thank you!

GF = GLUTEN FREE SF =SEAFOOD/CRUSTACEAN FREE

20 Entertainers MC – Amanda Keller Aerialize – Sydney Aerial Theatre Amanda Keller currently co-hosts WSFM’s Aerialize is Sydney’s leading aerial and circus arts breakfast radio show Jonesy and Amanda training centre and performance company. in the Morning and is the host of Network A community-based organisation, Aerialize is a Not- Ten’s Logie Award winning lifestyle show, For-Profit organisation and registered charity with The Living Room, alongside Chris Brown, DGR status on the Register Of Cultural Organisations. Barry Du Bois and Miguel Maestre. She has Aerialize runs courses that are fun, dynamic and also starred as the Team Leader of the Baby challenging in a safe and comfortable environment for Boomers on the Network Ten Logie Award people of all ages and abilities; Static Trapeze, Silks/ winning series Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Generation. Tissu, Lyra, Straps, Acrobalance, Acrobatics, Hula Amanda has recently been announced as a Hoops, Juggling, Chinese Pole, Contortion, Flexibility nominee for the Gold Logie at the 2018 TV and more. Students attend courses and workshops for leisure, recreational, Week Logie Awards, as well as Most Popular educational and vocational purposes. Presenter. Aerialize also has a network of experienced professional performers who Amanda’s television career began as a perform third party gigs, parties, etc., and an inhouse high-performance producer’s assistant on Simon Townsend’s Youth Troupe, featuring the stars of Circus tomorrow! Wonder World. Within a week she was the Tonight guests will be treated to various fantastic performances from program’s head researcher and she hasn’t Aerlize’s talented professional performers as well as their most talented up looked back. In 1985, Amanda became a and coming students. regular on-air reporter on Ray Martin’s Midday Show but it was Beyond 2000 that made her a household name. During her six years on the program, she reported from all over the world and has received a number of journalism The High Rollers Big Band awards including a United Nations Media Peace Award (1989) and the Michael Daley Award for Science Journalism (1989). The “High Rollers” are Australia’s premier high energy show band. Performing both Her mischievous sense of humour and quick wit were revealed on the Seven across Australia and internationally, this Network’s Denton and she and Andrew Denton went on to share a five year truly professional band adds all the style, stint as one of the country’s leading breakfast radio duos on Triple M. Amanda elegance and excitement you need to give then hosted ABC TV’s Mondo Thingo but was soon lured back to breakfast your event that touch of special magic. radio where she continues to enjoy success with co-host Jonesy at WSFM. With a repertoire that spans jazz, swing, Amanda’s other television credits include the SBS comedy Swift and Shift and an extensive range of high energy Couriers, Housos, Spicks and Specks and Good News Week. She also party tunes the “High Rollers” are the band competed on Season 5 of Dancing with the Stars and traced her family tree on of choice for those who need to create both Season 3 of Who Do You Think You Are? excitement and high end class at an event. Amanda’s autobiography Natural Born Keller was released in October 2015 The “High Rollers” also produce a range and she was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia in 2016 for services of themed feature and concert shows, to broadcast media and the community. In 2017, Amanda was the first on-air and have musical options to suit all budgets. So whether you are planning a female to be inducted into the Australian Radio Hall of Fame in recognition of wedding, private function, awards night, or a gala event, they have everything her outstanding lifetime achievement and contribution to radio broadcasting. you will need to make your next event unforgettable.

22 Pledges me to implement positive behaviour management, schedules and redirecting strategies with Declan. Their training enabled me to see him from Declans own Goal – to raise at least $150,000 to fund the Giant perspective.... To communicate with him in a way that makes sense to him so that Steps Family Support Program he feels understood, relieving his immense frustration. We now have adventures together and enjoy an improved quality of life on what we were experiencing.” Giant Steps does much more than provide education and therapy to children and young adults with autism. Giant Steps is a lifeline for many families. We support –Petra, mum of Declan, 8yrs families over and above educating their children by: Ronan’s Story • having a full time Family Therapist on staff; • training parents of young children; “During our 13 years at Giant Steps we have always known that we have the school’s support • providing 24 hour support should a student be hospitalised; 24/7. When we have needed support to meet • providing in-home support for students going through a crisis; with government agencies, attend medical • providing extra support for families and students during difficult periods; appointments or work through a transition plan • designing Behaviour Management plans and charting behaviour to try and to support Ronan in moving into supported work out how to help; accommodation, the school has been there. We • providing support to siblings. had a major incident with Ronan last year and Eva’s Story Kerrie and the team were only a call away. We would be lost without their support, guidance “During one school holidays Eva’s anxiety became and importantly the care they show for Ronan.” extreme. She started gagging and vomiting at – Lisa, mum of Ronan, 15yrs the mere mention of food and eventually refused to eat and even drink. In desperation I called Julian’s Story Helen Appleton who immediately organized an “‘Julian’s extreme anticipation anxiety resulted in emergency appointment with the Giant Steps clinic unpredictable, explosive outbursts putting others at risk. pediatrician. He devised a treatment strategy This subsequently resulted in no community access, his and called daily to check her condition. Eva slowly very own classroom and a tag team of staff for the past improved over the next few weeks. 18 months. With the ongoing support and commitment The Giant Steps staff unflinching support, care and of the Giant Steps staff Julian is now integrating back dedication to the students and their families is a into the classroom and has once again started accessing lifeline in their darkest moments.” the community with 2:1 support.” – Traci, mum of Eva, 7yrs – Tania, mum of Julian, 16yrs

Declan’s Story Your contribution would go a long way to supporting “Declan hardly slept and his waking hours were the students of Giant Steps and their families and any amount helps! always filled with debilitating anxiety, which Pledges will be requested during the evening and are fully tax deductible. You will find prevented us from going out in public without a pledge form and white pledge box on your table. If you would like to make a pledge huge dramas, which took him hours to overcome please complete the pledge form and put it in white box and volunteers will collect and attracted lots of unfriendly attention. He then it during the evening. If you would like to make a pledge at any other time of the started having generalised seizures during the night evening, please hand in your form to a volunteer or to the Tombola/Cashier desk at over the course of a couple of months and had the rear of the room. If you fill out a form, you do not need to process your payment started some very challenging behaviours. He is also using the eftpos machines. fairly hyperactive. Giant Steps help me see the hope A tax deductible receipt will be posted to donors shortly after the Ball. I now have for Declan. They work with me as part of Declan’s multidisciplinary team and have helped Thank you for supporting Giant Steps!

24 Silent Auction Other Information & Conditions Tonight we are using Galabid electronic bidding system. There are no • Cookies: Please note GalaBid requires that you have your cookies enabled for the auction to handsets – you use your own smart phone, tablet or ordinary mobile respond correctly. phone to bid! • Asked to Log in? If you are asked to log in at any point please use the password you were sent in the original text message. Alternatively just re-register by text. YOU CAN REGISTER AND BID UP TO A WEEK PRIOR TO THE BALL! • Bid increments have been set for each item and some items will differ. The system will not allow you to bid below the bid increment for that item. Minimum Bid increments are To Register indicated next to each item. Text: gsball and your full name OR Visit: galabid.com/gsball • The Silent Auction will close at 11.00 pm and the system will not accept any further bids To: 0458 678 678 Click on the ‘register’ button. Enter your details after this time. Example: gsball john smith. and click ‘submit’. You can then start bidding. • If you make a mistake or need assistance, please contact a volunteer or go to the Tombola counter. Follow the registration link you are You will also receive a text to your mobile phone sent from GalaBid with the link to the auction catalogue. • Successful bidders should make their way to the Cashier desk in the silent auction after the Silent Auction has closed to pay for (if not already paid for) and collect their item(s). OR See a volunteer with an iPad on the night who can register you! All items must be paid for and collected by 12:30 am. • Auction items that are not collected tonight will be transported back to Giant Steps at To Bid Gladesville. It is the purchaser’s responsibility to arrange for collection of the auction item Via smart phone: from Giant Steps and bear any courier costs involved if they cannot collect the auction item Click on the link in the confirmation message you were sent to view the auction catalogue. Just themselves. click on an item you want to bid for and you will see the ‘bid’ button. • Payment for Silent Auction items must be finalised on the night by cheque, cash or credit Via a volunteer card. We accept Visa and MasterCard. Please also feel free to see a volunteer with an iPad who can place a bid for you! • If the successful bidder has left before the closure of the Silent Auction or is not in attendance, Giant Steps will contact the successful bidder after the Ball to arrange for payment and collection of the item. Tracking Bids Guests without smartphones can see if they are the current highest bidder on the GalaBid • Items will be sold to the highest eligible bidder recorded at the close of bidding. You will be notified on screen if you are the winner, also you will receive a text message confirmation of projector screen - if they have been outbid their name will no longer display. If they have this. registered using a mobile phone they will receive a ‘you’ve been outbid’ text message • Giant Steps Sydney shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever suffered (including notification. but not limited to direct or consequential loss) or personal injury suffered or sustained PLEASE TURN OFF THE SOUND ON YOUR PHONE TO REDUCE NOISE. in connection with the auction or auction items except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law. To Check Out • By agreeing to these terms & conditions you the bidder accept that as a successful winner of If you are the winner you will receive a text message after the auction has closed. The text an item you will fully pay for the item including any surcharge or tax and delivery of all the message will contain a link which will enable you to pay immediately rather than wait in line to items you win in a timely manner. pay. You will immediately receive a receipt via text once you have paid. Please then head over • Items purchased in the auctions are not tax deductible. Tax deductible receipts cannot be to the Silent Auction area with your device to show the receipt and wait in the PAID queue to issued for Auction items, Tombola or Raffle, only for pledges and donations. receive your auction item(s). If you prefer payments may be made at the Cashier’s desk, just • The Ball is input taxed and GST will not be charged on any purchases made. Auction items wait in the UNPAID queue. are not transferable or redeemable for cash. • The catalogue and auction item display are accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time Donations of printing. Unless otherwise specified in the catalogue or auction item display, all vouchers Guests may choose to make a tax deductible donation to Giant Steps during the evening using and certificates will expire 12 months from the date of the Ball. Bidders should refer to the the electronic bidding system by selecting the donation item. The donation will be paid using auction item display for conditions. the check out process mentioned above. A tax deductible receipt will be posted to donors • All items have been delivered or pledged to Giant Steps in good faith. Giant Steps makes shortly after the ball. no warranty about any auction item, raffle or tombola prize and does not accept any responsibility if the donor of the item or prize fails to supply in accordance with the pledge or Thank you for supporting Giant Steps! if goods are not fit for purpose. Prizes are not exchangeable for other goods or cash and are not refundable.

26 Live Auction The Auction is conducted live on the night. The highest bidder will be the purchaser of the item. The Auctioneer’s decision will be final. The successful bidder will be asked to complete a Payment Card at the end of the sale of the item. All items must be paid for on the night by cheque, cash or credit card. Cheques are preferable. Purchase receipts (non-tax deductible) will be posted to the buyer shortly after the Ball.

LOT 1 Five star Sydney Harbour cruise for 15 people A three hour canapé cruise on Sydney Harbour for 15 people, aboard luxury motor yacht A.Q.A. (Age Quod Agis - ‘Do what you do well’), including food and beverages (beer and wine). AQA is a 5 star cruise experience, enjoyed by a range of celebrity clients including Michael Jackson, Elton John, Tom Cruise, George W. Bush, Robert de Niro and HRH Prince Charles. This vessel is a fine choice to enjoy cruising Sydney Harbour, and you and your guests will enjoy the very best of luxury boat hire aboard AQA. Valid for 6 months. Donated by – Simon Loneragan

LOT 2 INXS; Michael Hutchence original signed sheet music & memorabilia This is What You Need! INXS memorabilia including “What You Need” sheet music authenticated and original hand signed by the late Michael Hutchence. Also included is an original EP entitled the same and back stage pass. Complete Features include 1.3L VVT-I Petrol engine, 5 speed manual, air conditioning, with Certificate of Authenticity, this is a once in a lifetime 7 SRS airbags, reversing camera, cruise control, steering wheel audio, Blue- opportunity for INXS fans and those tooth and voice recognition phone controls, Sound system with 6.1” colour proud of Australia’s music history alike. touchscreen display and USB input, 6 speakers, power windows, cloth seats. The talented musician and founding *Includes on-road costs and delivery/pick-up from Chatswood Toyota. Car provided as on member of INXS took his life nearly 21 display at the Giant Steps Ball. Upgrade to different model and non-standard accessories years ago and is now inducted into the can be added at winner’s expense. Australian Songwriter’s Hall of Fame – Donated by Gallagher Hotels and Ryde Toyota along with fellow band member and song writer Andrew Farris. ONLY 500 TICKETS AVAILABLE AT $100 EACH Donated by – Brett Atkin, Vicki Cain & The draw will take place at Petra Daley 10:45pm

28 LOT 3 Private Port Douglas Mansion – 7 nights for 10 people LOT 4 Henri Matisse “Portrait of a Woman”, 1920 Enjoy the delights of the Coral Sea’s golden Black and white etching from Matisse’s “Cinquante Dessins” sands from your very own private Port portfolio. Signed in the plate, from a limited edition of 1,000. Douglas mansion. This piece is almost a century old, and in pristine condition. The portfolio, containing 50 portraits of women was a study of This stunning large two storey residence is in the female form and spirit. Henri Matisse was a French artist, a prime position in the exclusive Sands estate known for both his use of colour and his fluid and original at Four Mile beach. Conveniently located to draughtsmanship. both the beach and the heart of Port Douglas, Donated by – Chase Gallery the mansion provides easy access to the delights of this popular holiday destination. LOT 5 2019 Australian Open Beyond the mansion’s double front doors is a magnificent cascading staircase with wrought 2 x Tickets to the Men’s and Women’s Final (Category 2 seating). iron balustrade. The mansion includes large A once in a lifetime opportunity to secure tickets to living and dining areas that provide the perfect both the men’s and women’s final. Calling all tennis place to relax or entertain. 5 guest bedrooms fans! Don’t miss out on your opportunity to witness the are complemented by a generous enclosed 2019 Australian Open. entertaining patio with shower and toilet. The This rare opportunity doesn’t stop at highly sought after patio opens out to a private swimming pool finals tickets. The package includes 2 Nights at 4 Star with water features and a pavilion. Guest will Accommodation in a One Bedroom Queen Suite, Buffet also enjoy the landscaped tropical gardens and double garage that offers internal entry. breakfast for 2, large cheese platter upon arrival, late 12 pm check-out at the Hotel (28th January 2019), 2 x Amenities Include 5 guest bedrooms, Games Room including full sized table tennis and Tickets to the Woman’s Final (Category 2 seating) and 2 table football, Lounge room, Informal dining area, Built in Bar, Large entertaining patio x Tickets to the Men’s Final (Category 2 seating). with extra shower and toilet, In ground swimming pool, Large kitchen with all appliances, Please note: Physical Tickets may not be received until Double garage with internal entry. 1-2 weeks prior. Terms and Conditions: Terms and Conditions: 1. 2 months to secure holiday dates from date of purchase. 1. 2 months to redeem from date of purchase. 2. Bids are not retractable and winning bids are non-refundable. 2. Travel must be taken before August 2019 3. If you are the highest bidder, you are obligated to pay for the 3. Bids are not retractable and winning bids are non-refundable. item on the date of the event. 4. If you are the highest bidder, you are obligated to pay for the item on the date of the event. 4. Dates CANNOT be changed 5. Package is land ONLY- flights are NOT included 5. Package is land ONLY- flights are NOT included 6. Travel Insurance is not included but is strongly recommended. 6. Travel Insurance is not included but is strongly recommended. 7. Please note: once booking is confirmed, date changes are permitted with a fee of $120 7. Tickets and accommodation CANNOT be split. (1 month prior to date of departure) Donated by – various Giant Steps families Villa Holiday Terms and Conditions - Please read Carefully: 1. The person redeeming the prize MUST submit the online redemption form within 2 MONTHS from the date of purchase to secure travel dates. Failure to book within the timeframe will forfeit LOT 6 Giant Steps Abstract Artwork the prize voucher without refund. An amazing collaborative work by some of 2. Strictly NO REFUNDS. Holiday Prizes purchased are however fully transferrable (same terms our talented students, designed by our very and conditions apply) at no cost to the winner. 3. Force Majeure. The Holiday Provider, (crowdcomms Pty Ltd, trading as GalaBid) is excused talented art therapist Pamela Honeyfield. from performance and shall not be liable for any delay in delivery or non-delivery, in whole or in It has been beautifully framed and is part, caused by the occurrence of any force majeure beyond the control of the Holiday Provider guaranteed to be a talking point in any such as, but not limited to fires, civil disobedience, war, riots, rebellions, explosions, flood, storm, room. acts of God and similar occurrences. Donated by – Giant Steps and Pamela Sponsored by – CBRE Honeyfield

30 Thank you for your support & generosity, we hope you enjoyed the Giant Steps Ball!

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