Events & News

The Grantley Stable Memorial Bursary

The MontroseAccess Board is offering an annual bursary in memory of Dr Grantley Stable, for the purpose of funding a research project, study tour or other activity which will benefit MontroseAccess clients.

The successful application will demonstrate innovation and creativity, and contribute to the enhancement of knowledge and skill base within the organisation.

Any staff member, client family member, or member of the public may apply for the bursary, which provides a grant of up to $10,000 per annum.

For more information, download the information kit, or phone MontroseAccess on (07) 3379 9200.

ANZ Staff Foundation sends kids to camp

A generous $10,000 donation by the ANZ Staff Foundation will ensure the 2009 Graduation/Schoolies camp is a success
Since 2002, the ANZ Staff Foundation have generously funded this camp for year 12 students celebrating the end of their secondary schooling. The MontroseAccess camp is run during the 'schoolies' week and provides the opportunity for the teenagers to participate in the celebrations with their peers whilst receiving the necessary support and assistance.

Karen Oppermann from ANZ Staff Foundation presents a cheque to CEO Darrel Bourke and Recreation Officer Amanda Holmes

Channel 7 Community Service Announcement

MontroseAccess has launched a new community service announcement with the support of Channel 7.

Presented by Sharyn Ghidella, the CSA features MontroseAccess client and beat boxer extraordinaire Ryan Bayley.

MontroseAccess History Project

MontroseAccess has received a grant from the State Government's Q150 Community Funding Program to commission a history project in celebration of the organisation's diamond anniversary.

The grant will enable MontroseAccess to engage an historian to research and write a book about our 75-year history of supporting young Queenslanders.

Past and present MontroseAccess clients, supporters, neighbours and staff are invited to take part in the project throughout 2008 and 2009. We are specifically seeking:

• photographs from all eras (1930s - 2008)
• memories and anecdotes
• memorabilia.

To be involved, phone MontroseAccess on (07) 3379 9200. To find out more about the project, visit our media release page.

Did you know? History project update

Did you know that the original Montrose Home benefitted from the popularity of a British motor car? The Morris cars manufactured in Oxford, England, generated a large fortune for their founder, Lord Nuffield. He was a very generous philanthropist and contributed enough money to build the first new residential wings at Corinda.