Testimonials
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Foundation Patron - The Hon. Ian Callinan A.C., Former
Justice of the High Court of Australia
"Many young Indigenous people need help to train and learn
so as to be ready and able to find and stay in jobs. The
Silver Lining Foundation is dealing with these matters. It
is making them 'work ready', helping them to find work or
even start their own businesses and mentoring them while on
the job to enable them to participate and make valuable
contributions to the economy and society.
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The Hon. John Mickel - Speaker Legislative Assembly
Queensland.
Former Minister for State Development, Employment & Industrial Relations the Hon. John Mickel, said issues of child abuse, neglect and violence in Indigenous communities could not be ignored, but while many people were talking about the problems, he had yet to hear of a solution. "This organisation (SLF) is trying to provide that solution". |
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The Honourable Rod Welford - Former Minister for
Education & Training, Minister for the Arts.
"Improving educational outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is a priority of my department and it is encouraging to see organisations such as yours (SLF) providing learning and development opportunities for Indigenous young people, particularly those who have not succeeded in mainstream education". |
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The Honourable Geoff Wilson MP - Minister for Education
and Training
"It is absolutely breath taking and inspirational work for young indigenous people in this area". |
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Erin Sprague - World Record holder, youngest woman
to complete seven marathons on seven continents for seven
different causes
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Desley Scott MP - Member for Kingston
"I am thrilled to witness such a successful program to support young people in our area. Silver Lining Foundation is making a real difference to the students and our community in general."
Robert Atkinson - Queensland Police Commissioner.
"Thankyou for the 'Building Fences' DVD. The Story certainly illustrates the good work the Silver Lining Foundation is achieving in providing young Indigenous men with skills that will enhance their long term employment opportunities." read more
Ruth Miller - Principal, Wondai State School
" … everyone at our function raved about the quality and of the meal and the service that Iron Bark Ridge organised for us!"
Winston Hughes - Board Member, The Silver Lining Foundation
"I want society to be a gentler place. If we turn one kid around then it's been worth it."
Frank and Jayne Deshon - Deshon's Retreat.
"We wanted to write and say what a fantastic job your very professional team carried out at the Fraser Coast South Burnett Tourism Awards on Saturday night at Wondai. Everyone was so helpful and willing to help in any way and the food - wonderful! What a treat not to have to travel out of our region to experience such quality and food and service - congratulations to you all."
Christopher Ganzer - Kingaroy Cheese
"Congratulations on a wonderful meal at the tourism awards last night. Great showcase of the local produce - Big complement to the waiting staff - Tonight your team put our food out in the best way possible - congratulations to your whole team."