Winter Ball

Location: Lismore Turf Club
Time: 6pm

This is a black tie event held at the Lismore Turf Club to raise money for Our Kids. Last year the event was booked out with over 150, medical and business people of Lismore wining and dining and dancing the night away at the Turf Club.

Lismore Wine and Food Fair

Location: Invercauld House, Southern Cross University
Time: 12pm

The Lismore Wine Fair will be held in August, with leading wine representatives displaying their selection from their choice of Australian and New Zealand Wines in the grounds of the University. Over 70 wines are on display and available to sample with the choice to order. As well as fine wines there are food stalls and tastings from Howard Delicatessen . The Fair is a fantastic day and the next Fair is eagerly awaited.

Trek Quest

Location: Casino to Mungallala via Birdsville.

Trek Quest is an Outback Adventure lead by experienced ‘Trekkers’ Peter and Karen Arthur from Sunnybrand Chickens. This years trip takes Adventures through some awesome outback country side from Casino to Mungallala via Birdsville.

For more information head to Trek Quest website http://www.trekquest.org.au/

Lismore Samson Team Challenge

This event focuses on those who are into sports and fitness. Teams of four challenge each other to a circuit which would involve running, swimming and strength legs around Lismore. A day not to be missed for those whose health is number one priority and who are up for a challenge.

Our Kids Golf Day

Location: Lismore Golf Course
Time: 10.00am

Our Kids is holding a Golf Charity Day at the Lismore Golf Course. For those who are keen sportsmen, or those not so keen, it’s a great social day on the course. The day is composed of businessmen and a few brave women from Lismore, Ballina, Byron and Casino.

Our Kids Calendar

Location: Lismore Base Hospital
Time: tba

A local production featuring 12 children who have spent time or having ongoing care in Lismore Base Hospital Children’s Ward and/or Special Care Nursery. The children are photographed by Jacklyn Wagner and designed by Graphiti-Designs. Since the first production the calendar has successfully raised much needed funds for Our Kids. The 2011 Edition will be launched in October.

Our Kids Christmas CD

The CD is a local production featuring local high school students singing Christmas Carols recorded live and is professionally produced. The CD is sold and package with the calendar and is magically put together to create and feature our local young talent to help raise funds for OUR KIDS

Our Kids Melbourne Cup Luncheon

Location: Campus Central, Southern Cross University
Time: 11am

The Our Kids Melbourne Cup is one of the funds major fundraiser. Held each year the event caters for 200 men and women who are spectacularly dressed ready wine and dine the afternoon away. The day is full of fashion and prizes from local businesses to help raise money for Our Kids. Last seven years the Melbourne Cup Function has been sold out well in advance and raised $65,000.

Our Kids Day Out

Location: Missingham Bridge Amphitheatre, Ballina
Time: 9.00am

Due to the success of previous Our Kids Day Out, Our Kids has decided to hold another family day. The event will be held in Ballina at the amphitheatre, like previous years will be focused on children especially those who have been in children’s ward and Special Care Nursery throughout the years. Clowns, rides, children shows and food will be there as well as the fire brigade, ambulance, helicopter and police for the children. This event is free for all and is wonderful family day out.

Darrel Chapman Fun Run

Location: Southern Cross University
Time: 9.00am

Southern Cross University Sport Science Faculty is organising a Fun Run in memory of Darrel Chapman. The students, in partnership with Our Kids and under guidance, will run the community event as part of their curriculum to learn about Event Management, with proceeds from the day going to Our Kids.

Click here to visit the Darrel Chapman Fun Run Website.