BNI Sydney North West & Penrith Charity Collective
BNI Sydney North West & Penrith Charity Collective
BNI Charity Collective Golf Day 2026
6 November 2026
Riverside Oaks Golf Resort
What is the BNI Charity Collective?
The BNI Sydney North West & Penrith Charity Collective was founded in March 2022 by a small group of business owners and charities with a shared goal: to support local, grassroots organisations through donations, mentoring, and increased visibility.
In the wake of the COVID pandemic, the need for help in our communities grew significantly. This initiative was created to support the dedicated people on the ground working tirelessly to assist those most in need.
The Charity Collective also serves as a bridge, connecting charities with business owners who have the capacity to help but may not have the means to do so effectively. It creates opportunities for business leaders to engage directly with charities, offering both financial support and expertise, ensuring that those in need receive the help they deserve.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide these organisations with donations, support, visibility, and mentoring to enhance their impact.
Our Vision
Our vision is to unite charities for greater effectiveness, benefiting each organisation and the communities they serve.
Our Goal
We aim to raise $2 million over the next three years to support the local charities within the BNI Charity Collective, ensuring they have the resources to continue helping those in need.
Charity with Strategy
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” – Winston Churchill
Impact
Since its inception, our members have not only contributed financially but have also given their time, expertise, and resources to help the local charities, that make up the BNI Charity Collective, amplify their impact.
Whether it’s through mentoring, volunteering, or providing essential items, the collective efforts of our BNI community have transformed lives and supported those most in need. Together, we are making a lasting difference in the communities we serve.
Value of donations, time and goods provided to our charities since 2022.
A message from the Executive Director
At our core, we are a culture-led organisation, and we take immense pride in championing the causes of those without a voice – the marginalised, the sick, and the disabled. Through this collective effort, we aim to make a tangible difference in the lives of those facing challenges that often go unnoticed.
Our ambitious goal of raising $2 million in three years is a testament to our commitment to creating meaningful change. Thank you for being part of our journey as we strive to uplift and empower those who need it most.
— Rebecca Raad | Executive Director of BNI Sydney North West & Penrith
Who are the charities that make up the BNI Charity Collective?
Meet the Members!
ASEA Advancing Life Foundation
Fiona Berry
Member of BNI Universe
Since 2015, ASEA Advancing Life Foundation has installed 335 clean water wells in Cambodia and Africa, providing over 88,000 people with access to clean water. In addition, we are combating child trafficking by sponsoring electronic storage detection (ESD) training for police dogs. So far, we have helped rescue 582 survivors, supported 130 arrests, trained 5 dogs, and built 2 new international crime units to address this critical issue.
Learn more or donate here: ASEA Advancing Life Foundation
Family of League
Doug Keen
Member of BNI CBD Enterprise
Family of League supports the rugby league community by offering financial, social, and emotional assistance to those in need. For over 20 years, we’ve provided more than 10,000 volunteer hours and $10 million in aid. Our foundation helps ex-players, referees, administrators, and volunteers, providing services like surgery, rehabilitation, equipment, and mental health support. Funds are raised through grants, sponsorships, donations, and fundraising. With 39 volunteer committees across NSW, Queensland, ACT, and Victoria, and a small dedicated staff, we ensure those at rugby league’s grassroots are cared for with dignity and respect. We have provided $879,393 value of financial support to 264 families in the last 12 months and provided 880 wellbeing visits in the last 12 months.
Learn more or donate here: Family of League
Fight For Their Future Foundation
Emma Louise Blakeney
Member of BNI Riverside
Fight For Their Future Foundation is advocating and fighting for a better future for kids with Autism and ADHD.
Learn more or donate here: Fight For Their Future Foundation
Freedom For Humanity
Anna Ruth
Member of BNI Champion
Over the past year, Freedom for Humanity has hosted three major events—a gala at Doltone House, an international symposium cocktail, and the International Online Summit—raising awareness and prompting action against modern slavery. These efforts have supported victims in rebuilding their lives and promoted ethical practices in global supply chains.
Learn more or donate here: Freedom For Humanity
Hills Relay For Life
Bev Jordan
Member of BNI Prime
In 2024, Hills Relay For Life raised $318,633 for Cancer Council NSW, funding the equivalent of a 3-year research grant, SunSmart education for over 199,000 students, 14,900 calls to cancer professionals on the 13 11 20 helpline, and over 2,650 hours of research by a PhD student.
Learn more or donate here: Hills Relay For Life
Hawkesbury Men's Shed
Ricci Green
Member of BNI Hawkesbury Success
The Men’s Shed is a supportive space where men can connect, talk, and focus on their health and well-being. Many men, unlike women, find it hard to express emotions or ask for help, which can lead to isolation, depression, and poor health. The Men’s Shed provides a place for men from all walks of life to come together, share a conversation over a cuppa, and engage in meaningful activities. It’s a powerful tool for improving mental and physical health, helping men feel productive, connected, and valued within their community.
Learn more or donate here: Hawkesbury Men’s Shed
Jesuit Social Services
Joe Magri
Member of BNI Warrior
Jesuit Social Services supports children, young people and families in the Mt Druitt area in the following ways:
- Relieving cost-of-living pressures through a social supermarket in Emerton where food is rescued from large food retailers and sold at a low cost. The supermarket is run as a social enterprise, providing employment, training and volunteering opportunities to local people.
- Two school canteens, providing low cost and healthy meals and snacks to children, important to learning and school attendance.
- Early intervention education and programs to prevent domestic and family violence in partnerships with other organisations. This includes a free paediatrician clinic to ensure babies and children have a good start to life.
Learn more or donate here: Jesuit Social Services
Karabi Community & Development Services
Vicki Wilde
Member of BNI Sensation
Last financial year, Karabi provided 30,263 instances of service, reaching 20,221 clients, including delivering up to 11,000 hours of services for seniors over 65 in the Cumberland, Blacktown, and Parramatta Local Government Areas.
Learn more or donate here: Karabi Community & Development Services
Kiwanis Club of Sydney
Angelique Mastoroudes
Member of BNI Brilliance
The Kiwanis Club of Sydney is committed to improving the lives of children and families through hands-on volunteering, community projects, and vital donations. From Comfort Care Cases for children in palliative care to school support programs and global outreach, such as the Rainbow Children’s Home in Nepal, their work is diverse and deeply impactful. Led by Angelique Mastoroudes, Kiwanis members give their time, resources, and heart to build stronger, more inclusive communities—one child, one project at a time.
Learn more or donate here: Kiwanis Club of Sydney
Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF)
Ken Samuels
Member of BNI Elite Business
Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) uses aircraft to bring help, hope and healing to some of the world’s most isolated communities.
Today, MAF operates 116 aircraft across more than 24 countries, partnering with over 1,500 organisations to deliver medical care, emergency relief, education, community development and Christian ministry. Every 6 minutes, an MAF aircraft takes off or lands somewhere in the world, flying around 325 passengers, transporting more than 11,200kg of cargo, and completing approximately 94 hours of flying every day.
Here in Australia, MAF serves remote communities across Arnhem Land, helping connect people with essential healthcare, education and community services where distance and isolation create significant barriers.
Learn more or support MAF: Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF)
NMCA - NSW Multicultural Communities Association
Jeannette Oujani
Learn more here: NSW Multicultural Communities Association
Pink Finss
Kym Watson
Member of BNI Crowne
Pink Finss has been operating in the Hawkesbury since 2010 and offers information, emotional support and practical help to the 400 women, men and families of the Hawkesbury diagnosed with cancer each year. We do this by offering monthly support group meetings, practical help with services like cleaning, gardening, community transport, wigs, meals, oncology massage, physiotherapy, mental health, and much more. We cater for each diagnosis by offering a “personal experience” and support for the whole family – not just the person diagnosed.
Learn more or donate here: Pink Finss
Positive Vibes Foundation
Mario Rodrigues
Member of BNI Advantage
Positive Vibes Foundation promotes positive mental health and wellbeing in the community. Our key programs include a Women’s Shed, engaging nearly 2,000 women annually; a mental health forum reaching 1,500 high school students; and fortnightly dog visits to 200+ elderly residents in aged care homes.
Learn more or donate here: Positive Vibes Foundation
RDA (NSW) Tall Timbers Centre
Nicole King
Member of BNI Excellence
During the 2023/24 financial year, RDA Tall Timbers Centre provided 2,913 equine therapy sessions and 864 speech pathology sessions, impacting 283 families and offering weekly volunteer opportunities to over 80 volunteers.
Learn more or donate here: RDA (NSW) Tall Timbers Centre
Ross Hutchison Foundation
Ross Hutchison
Member of BNI Alliance
The Ross Hutchison Foundation continues to support victims of domestic violence, the homeless, and individuals with disabilities who lack sufficient support. Beyond this, we assist other organisations with donations of clothing, food, and furniture, ensuring more people have a better tomorrow. After the Eugowra floods, we sent three truckloads of essentials and hosted a meal for 500+ locals, helping the community rebuild and lift spirits.
Learn more or donate here: Ross Hutchison Foundation
RuffTRACK
Kylie Jones-Gentle
Member of BNI Panther
Based in Western Sydney, RuffTRACK is changing lives—one paw at a time. With a mission to “Keep kids alive, out of prison, and skilled up for a secure future,” RuffTRACK works with at-risk youth through animal-assisted programs that build life skills, self-worth, and practical tools for the future. The team empowers young people to reconnect with their community and take positive steps toward a brighter, more stable life.
Learn more or donate here: RuffTRACK
Safeheart Foundation
Brett Murray
Member of BNI Millionaire’s Lane
Make Bullying History Foundation Trading as Safeheart Foundation is the premier anti-bullying Charity in Australia. With over 20 years experience and expertise in the Anti-bullying sphere.
Our Objectives are to reach schools and communities locally and nationally through our seminars and workshops.
We also provide our Domestic Abuse education and prevention initiative – Know Your worth. The initiative helps break the cycle of domestic family abuse restore dignity and value to those experiencing or escaping domestic abuse.
Brett Murray- OAM CEO – Founder of Make Bullying History Foundation, Brett has over 25 years experience working with youth. A passionate advocate for young people, 5 Time nominee for Australian of the Year. 5 time internationally published author. Brett has worked with NSW state and also Federal Police, he has been a youth policy advisor to the NSW government, and has had numerous roles and responsibilities across the community helping rehabilitate and restore the lives of thousands of young people.
Make Bullying History Foundation is dedicated to eradicating bullying in every sphere and realm of society, from the school room to the board room, and creating stronger families and communities.
Learn more here: Safeheart Foundation
Contact Brett: [email protected]
Uniting Circle Multicultural Community Centre
Mujgan Tahery
Member of BNI Diamond Club
Since our launch on June 6, 2024, Uniting Circle has proudly served new arrival families in Penrith, St Marys, and Mt Druitt. Over the past three months, we have delivered weekly food and grocery donations to over 40 families, impacting around 250 adults and children. Every Monday and Wednesday, we provide essential items like clothes, shoes, household goods, and toys, with free transport services to assist families in need. In mid-October, we will begin educational sessions focused on speaking skills, as well as computer and sewing lessons. Together, we are building a supportive community and helping everyone feel at home.
Learn more or donate here: Uniting Circle Multicultural Community Centre
Westmead Hospital Foundation
Dinidu Illangakoon
Member of BNI Executive
Westmead Hospital Foundation is the official charity supporting Westmead Hospital—one of Australia’s largest and busiest tertiary and teaching hospitals, providing world-class care to hundreds of thousands of patients each year from Western Sydney, across New South Wales and beyond. We bring together donors, businesses and the community to invest in initiatives that enhance patient care, advance medical research, support education and innovation, and improve the experience of patients, families and staff.
Every donation and partnership helps create lasting impact—from funding state-of-the-art medical equipment and pioneering research to supporting patient wellbeing programs and creating more compassionate healing environments. By connecting the generosity of our community with the expertise of Westmead Hospital’s clinicians and researchers, we are helping transform lives today while shaping the future of healthcare for generations to come.
Learn more or donate here: Westmead Hospital Foundation
Are you an ACNC Registered Charity? Apply to Join the BNI Charity Collective
Are you an ACNC Registered Charity? Apply to Join the BNI Charity Collective
Want to join the BNI Charity Collective?
The BNI Sydney North West & Penrith Charity Collective is looking for ACNC registered charities to join our network and receive support from the region.
If you are a charity looking to:
Expand Your Network
Join the BNI Charity Collective to connect with a vast network of professionals and grow your reach.
Find New Ways to Receive Support and Donations
Leverage BNI’s network to access donations, sponsorships, and support from business leaders.
Collaborate with Other Local Charities
Collaborate with local charities to share resources and amplify your impact.
Attend Monthly Mastermind Sessions of Collaboration
Participate in monthly mastermind sessions to exchange ideas and strengthen your charity’s efforts.
…we would love to hear from you!
Apply to Join
Please fill in the form below to express your interest.
Get in touch with us to find out more. We look forward to hearing from you!
Get in touch with us to find out more. We look forward to hearing from you!
Get to Know Our Charity Partners
We call this series “Carpool Conversations with Rebecca!”
Rebecca Raad, Executive Director of BNI Sydney North West & Penrith catches up with our charity partners for some quick-fire questions and insight into the work they do.
Carpool Conversations with Rebecca
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Charity Collective Podcast Sit-Down Series
Listen to our Charity Collective Podcast Series, brought to you by our in-kind Podcast Sponsor for the BNI Charity Collective Golf Day: Alvin Rajakumar from Your Business Live, member of BNI Alliance.
These episodes provide a deep dive into the heart behind each charity and the amazing ways that they support community! Please take time to listen to them and reach out to them directly to support their amazing missions!
Our Past Charity Collective Events
Each year, the BNI Sydney North West & Penrith region runs a Golf Day to support our Charity Collective. Here is a look at our 2022 and 2023 events, where business professionals and community leaders came together to make a positive impact.
