the Foundation’s attention. With a retention rate meaningful benefits to those in need.” of 85%, the Messenger mental health program Snow enjoys strong success. It builds resilience In the 18 years since it was established by through an arts program of drama, visual arts brothers Terry and George Snow, the Foundation Foundation CEO and dance. The YMCA’s new, and much needed, has contributed $2.3 million to 125 local Boys to Men program is for local boys aged organisations and individuals. In June this year, Issue#46 November 2008 Outlines New between 13 and 17, offering life skills mentoring Terry doubled the corpus from $5m to $10m. and gender, drug and alcohol education. Direction The Foundation has also identified new and expectant mothers as another area of special BRINDABELLA’s NEW CANBERRA HEADQUARTERS Wednesday 20 August: Young need. In its 2008 ACT Annual Report, Open mothers, the homeless and Family reported a lack of support and crisis accommodation for young expectant mothers. the mentally ill receive special As a result, the Foundation will fund a case attention in this year’s Snow worker at Karinya House ($26,000) for the next Foundation community grants. two years. Located at Evatt, Karinya House provides an outreach program and support According to Chief Executive Officer, Ms Georgina accommodation for mothers and babies. Byron, the Foundation has approved grants totalling $400,000 to 27 local organisations and In recognition of the everyday difficulties facing individuals. the disadvantaged, the Foundation will provide financial support for four food programs this “Society’s disadvantaged remain our key focus year – Oz Harvest ($10,000), which gathers in 2008,” she said. “Around 66 per cent of food from cafes and restaurants for distribution our 2008 grants program will go to the most to local charities, Stasia Dabrowski’s Food for marginalised people, many of whom are the Disadvantaged ($17,380); Anglicare’s Fresh homeless, or facing homelessness. Sadly, Foods for Families ($12,000); and Ainslie Primary homelessness and mental illness go hand-in- School Breakfast Club ($3,300). hand, which is why the Foundation is making a concerted effort to help these areas this The Foundation has also foreshadowed a year. Of the remainder, we continue to support significant change in approach this year. people with disabilities and provide funding for “We want to be more hands-on, more involved educational and recreational programs for at risk with the people and the programs,” Ms Byron Left: Brindabella Hangar officially opened by Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Anthony Albanese and youth”. said. “We want to do more than just sign the Jeff Boyd. Right: Jeff Boyd, Brindabella Airlines CEO. In this regard, two early intervention programs cheques. The Foundation wants to have a better understanding of the social issues that confront Wednesday 3 September: “Buildings like this define our commitment to The decision to build a new base for Brindabella for at risk youth – the Tuggeranong Arts Centre The Hall Family were presented with a new provide high quality infrastructure and a first- Airlines represented a commitment the Airport Messenger program ($20,000) and Cooma the community. We want to be assured that walker for daughter Keeley Brindabella Airline’s new $6 the programs we are supporting are delivering class working environment,” he said. made in its first master plan to drive economic YMCA’s Boys to Men program ($17,000) captured million hangar and administrative activity and create new jobs. centre was clear evidence of a “Ten years ago the site on which this building stands was part of a aviation backwater, a “Brindabella Airlines is one of around 140 airport uniquely close working relationship neglected precinct of old and unattractive related businesses that provide employment for Canberra – will open in early November to give Opening sale specials when the Brand Depot between two local, family based buildings. Today it stands shoulder to shoulder some 8,000 people at Canberra Airport. We’re Toys R Us Christmas shoppers an added bonus. store opens its doors for business. businesses - Airport Managing with a new generation of high quality buildings delighted to be associated with Brindabella – Alpha Catering, Capital Jet Hangar and, the Airlines and look forward to the future with “The Brand Depot Toys R Us store will feature all “There will be hundreds of items that you will not Director, Mr Stephen Byron said. soon to be built freight centre for Australian Air confidence,” Byron said. the fun that we are renowned for – but the big be able to buy anywhere else,” he said. launches BABIES Mr Byron was speaking at the opening of Express.” news for Canberra is that right next door will be a Brindabella Airline’s new Headquarters. He Jeff Boyd said the new headquarters would Babies R Us store. This is only the second Babies “Nothing beats the joy and excitement of The Chairman of Regional Aviation Association provide security and a stable base for the watching a child receive a much loved toy,” was joined by The Minister for Infrastructure, R US at Brand R Us store to open in Australia and it’s going to be of Australia, Mr Michael Bridge applauded the growing regional airline. Gruber said. “It is a positive life experience and Transport, Regional Development and Local located at Brand Depot,” he said. partnership between Canberra Airport and the to be involved is very rewarding.” Government, Anthony Albanese, in the presence airline. “This partnership proves to me, and all “I would like to thank the airport for building us Depot Babies R Us is a new concept offering a wide of Regional Aviation Association of Australia such a wonderful headquarters and maintenance range of items for babies – including a complete Chairman, Mr Michael Bridge and Brindabella present here today, what can be achieved when two commercial companies decide to work hangar facility,” Mr Boyd said. “This new facility Toys R Us will be make Canberra range of furniture and bedding. Airlines Chief Executive Officer, Mr Jeff Boyd. gives staff a real sense of pride in their place of parents jump for joy this together rather than against one another,” he A retail veteran of 22 years, Gruber said Toys R Mr Albanese congratulated the two businesses said. “It should also highlight to you what can work. It also represents the great relationship November, when they open Us had been looking to open a second store in on their collaborative efforts. “Probably no other be achieved by regional airlines if given a fair between the airport and our rapidly growing Canberra’s first Babies R Us store Canberra and Brand Depot offered the business airport in Australia has invested so much time, playing field.” airline. The future looks very bright.” at Brand Depot. great opportunity to lever customers away from energy and money into the development of the other major retailers in the ACT. a regional airline service. Brindabella’s new Toys R Us Managing Director, Ray Gruber, says regional base represents a $6 million investment Inside this Issue the new revamped store – their second only in And he promises ‘absolutely unbeatable’ Grand by the Airport and the culmination of a dream Terry Snow had 10 years ago to establish a home Page 3 Page 4 based regional airline in Canberra,” he said. Canberra Airport Pty Ltd | ACN 080 361 548 FREIGHT FUNDAMENTAL SNOW FOUNDATION CEO Airport Managing Director, Mr Stephen Byron, TO ACT’s LONG OUTLINES NEW DIRECTION 2 Brindabella Business Park, ACT 2609 said he was very proud of Brindabella’s TERM DEVELOPMENT Telephone: 02 6275 2222 | Facsimile: 02 6275 2244 new building, its stylish aviation influenced Editor: Ken Begg | Reporter: Sam Begg | Layout: Melissa Evans | Photos: Ginette Snow architecture and its cutting edge technologies. 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