Our supporters & ambassadors

StreetWork Ambassador - Mark Ella

Considered one of Australia's all-time greatest rugby union players, Mark Ella earned 25 caps in a brief but brilliant career stretching from 1980 to 1984. And in 2005 he was honoured by being inducted into the Australian Rugby Union Hall of Fame. As Mark said at our 2011 Glam and Grunge Carpark dinner - there is a need for more people in the community to support those kids that are lacking a mentor or role model like the StreetWork team. 

Now living in Sydney, Mark's brilliant career in media, NITV makes him a great ambassador for us.

StreetWork Ambassador - Dr Renee Lim

Renee Lim has a multifaceted career, working as a doctor in the specialties of Emergency, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, as a professional performer across all media as an actress and presenter, and as a teacher with the Pam McLean Centre, a leading institution in communication and conflict management for health professionals.

Her skills and experience in these fields, as well as her personal life story coming from a broken home, have fueled her passion for the importance of helping StreetWork teens at risk.

StreetWork Ambassador - Mark Kerry

Mark is well known both as Australian Olympic swimmer of the 1970s and 1980s and as a successful businessman now running the K2 group across Australia. Mark knows all too well the valuable role caring mentors and community minded people had on his own career and success in the pool and business world.

Kerry says “there are so many young people  in our community today that are lacking a parent or other role model in their lives and with the help of StreetWork, we can help out these young people and help put them back on track.” When I speak to the lowly paid youth workers and the hundreds of local volunteers at StreetWork I am inspired by the amazing work they continue to do in tough and difficult situations”

StreetWork Ambassador - Christine Burke

As only the eleventh Australian woman to summit Mount Everest, Chris Burke knows what it takes to overcome some of the worlds biggest challenges. Speaking to CEO Andrew Crawford, Chris says, "One of the most surprising discoveries about the climb was the similarities it had to everyday life as a lawyer – managing resources, mitigating risk, the politics, the stress and lack of sleep, combined with some new challenges – oxygen malfunctions, rescue operations and avalanches."

Chris is a partner with legal firm Gilbert & Tobin and reports “I learn something new about the experience and myself every day. I am very respectful of the fact that she (the mountain) was in good spirits on our summit day and she allowed us to summit and descend safely, with our health.

StreetWork Ambassador - Mike Munro

As many of our regular Christmas dinner attendees know, Mike cites a tough childhood with an abusive and alcoholic mother, as one of the main reasons behind his motivation to succeed. Mike is a local and attended Sacred Heart Primary School in Mosman and Marist College North Shore in North Sydney. He began his career at 17 as a copyboy on The Daily Mirror in 1971 and since then has covered some of the biggest media stories in our modern history.

Mike means what he says and reckons actions speak louder than words when it comes to mentoring.

"Mike has not only been StreetWork's key speaker at our annual dinners over the years, he also has for many years been a hands on volunteer mentor to some of our kids needing help and that is really great leadership" said  Andrew Crawford at the 2012 annual dinner. 

StreetWork Supporter- Monty Panesar

International cricket star Monty Panesar has come on board to support StreetWork and donated his bat (The Mentor) to raise valuable funds at our StreetWork annual dinner. At the dinner Monty talked with our supporters about his passion for supporting and encouraging youth to work with a mentor and learn off eachother.

Monty says - "I am very pleased to support the tremendous work of the StreetWork youth workers and hard working volunteers"

The Customer Champion

The Customer Champion is a customer & marketing consulting business that provides marketing support around branding, events and relationship management to Streetwork. For further information you can visit them at

CPA Australia

CPA Australia is one of the world's largest accounting bodies with a membership of more than 139,000 finance, accounting and business professionals across the globe. CPA Australia assists StreetWork in promoting our brand, events, fundraising and has provided free access to our staff to learning and development solutions and support. See further  http://cpaaustralia.com.au/. Our next Chaired event is with MLC GM of Risk, Mr Alan Hui- for details and rsvp, see here

Lenovo

Lenovo strives to be a new world company that makes award-winning PCs for their customers. Streetwork and Lenovo are both head officed in Chatswood and generously donated PCs for our youth workers and young people. lenovo.com.au.

Chatswood Golf Club

Chatswood Golf Club has been a long time supporter of StreetWork raising funds through the Ladies Charity Golf Days in 2011 and again in 2012. Right now they are seeking some volunteer helpers for their front garden. If you are able to spare a few hours on Wednesdays between 9:30am and 12 noon please contact Sue. Sue's contact details are bessue@virginbroadband.com.au or
02) 9712 0372

For more information on the club visit chatswoodgolf.com.au/golfclub/

Help St Foundation

This represents the long-term support of the Uniting Church of Willoughby. Since mid 2005, thanks to the Foundation, over 40 disadvantaged young people have been assisted by the Kickstart 1:1 mentoring programme.

Dancrai

They are committed to making a difference in the community and have linked arms with StreetWork to help address issues that "at risk" young people face.

Street Mission

They are committed to supporting dynamic community youth services. Street Mission raises crucial finances for a number of charities, including StreetWork.

A&J Smash Repairs

Shayne from A&J Smash Repairs has donated his personal time and money to renovating StreetWork's donated bus and donated ute ensuring StreetWork youth workers can get to food agencies and mentor their clients.  They have been of great support to StreetWork. For more information visit Shayne at Cromer or email him at ajsmash@bigpond.net.au.

BlueFire

They are committed to making a difference in the community and have linked arms with StreetWork to help address issues that "at risk" young people face. bluefire.com

Australian Muscle Cars

Australian Muscle Cars will be collaborating with Streetwork on a program to give young people an opportunity to learn the art of restoration of classic muscle cars. australianmusclecars.com.au

Chatswood Auto Repairs

Enzo, Robert and the entire team at Chatswood Auto repairs maintain StreetWorks donated vehicles ensuring we stay safe and on the road. Further in 2012, Enzo donated his ute which has enabled StreetWOrk to drive harder its food rescue and clean up operations. We thank them for supporting our team and their fantastic service. For more information see them at chatswoodautorepairs.com.au

Pak Hok Pai

Pak Hok (White Crane) Kung Fu International is an internationally recognised traditional Chinese Martial Arts school. pakhokpai.com

Lindfield Rugby Club

For over 90 years, Lindfield Rugby has been an integral part of Sydney’s Suburban rugby competition. Lindfield Rugby will be working side by side with StreetWork in 2012 to raise awareness and alleviate a problem that is all but invisible on Sydney’s North Shore. Visit www.lindfieldrugby.com

Roses Only Group

In a very competitive market, The Roses Only Group continues to provide superior, high quality, hand selected products with the highest standards of service. They have generously supported us by providing roses, hampers and fruit baskets for our fundraising events.Visit They have generously supported us by providing gifts for our fundraising events. Visit www.rosesonly.com.au

Summit Business Consultants

Summit Business Consultants pride themselves on being friendly, accessible accounting specialists who make it their business to make your business successful. Visit www.summitconsultants.com.au

Laviol Organic

Laviol Organic is an Australian owned and made certified organic skin care brand. All products contain at least 95% certified organic ingredients, 100% natural and absolutely chemical free. Laviol Organic is committed to support local communities and provide 20% product discount for all StreetWork supporters and an additional 20% of all sales will be donated to StreetWork to support its activities. Visit Laviol Organic online store www.laviol.com.au and enter “streetwork” to receive 20% discount and to support StreetWork today