BFX in the community
Supporting Good Causes
BFX is proud to contribute to the community and make a difference in people’s lives. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to quality education and healthcare and the opportunity for a better life. We are committed to ongoing support, awareness and contribution, now and into the future.
The Smith Family
Learning for Life Initiative
BFX is proud to support The Smith Family – a national children’s education charity with a vision of a world where every child has the opportunity to change their future, no matter what their circumstances.
Like The Smith Family, we believe that education is one of the most powerful change agents. Together, we help young Australians to overcome educational inequality caused by poverty – so they can thrive now and into their futures.
The Smith Family supports children at every step of their educational journey, from early childhood through to the completion of their studies. They work with parents and carers as well to help families to play an active role in supporting their child’s education.
The Smith Family’s core Learning for Life program provides each student with a proven combination of financial, personal and practical support, which empowers young people to harness education and build skills to unlock their true potential.
Learning for Life is The Smith Family’s core program. It provides young Australians in need with long-term educational support in three ways.
Each child on the program receives:
- Financial support for education essentials, like uniforms, textbooks and excursions.
- Personal support from a Family Partnerships Coordinator, who works closely with each student and their family to problem-solve any barriers to education.
- Practical support through access to a variety of short learning and mentoring programs – tailored to each child’s needs.
This proven combination of financial, personal and practical support empowers young people to harness education and build skills to unlock their true potential.
Furniture Donations
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Nambour State College, Nambour QLD
Refurnishing of the Indigenous Community Space -
Katova High School Project, Solomon Islands
100+ pieces of classroom furniture plus 100+ x student chairs -
Sunrise Bethel Christian School, Port Moresby, PNG
3 classrooms of furniture -
Coolum Men’s Shed, Coolum QLD
Large selection of flat pack furniture
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The Smith Family, Nambour QLD
Office furniture -
Leichhardt State School, Leichhardt QLD
Administration furniture -
Suncoast Christian College Nambour QLD
Indigenous ottomans
Personal Development Sponsorship
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Project is Me
Award Sponsorship -
Connection to Company
BFX Indigenous Engagement
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Nancy Sullivan
Athletic Sponsorship -
NSW Principals’ Primary Association
“Reflective Practice for School Leaders” – Sponsorship of Programe Scholarships x 4
Community Sponsorship
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The Smith Family,
Learning for Life Program
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Heart for Kids,
Child Development Centres and Women’s Tailoring Schools in India and Indonesia
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BFX in the community
Supporting Good Causes
BFX is proud to contribute to the community and make a difference in people’s lives. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to quality education and healthcare and the opportunity for a better life. We are committed to ongoing support, awareness and contribution, now and into the future.
The Smith Family
Learning for Life Initiative
BFX is proud to support The Smith Family – a national children’s education charity with a vision of a world where every child has the opportunity to change their future, no matter what their circumstances.
Like The Smith Family, we believe that education is one of the most powerful change agents. Together, we help young Australians to overcome educational inequality caused by poverty – so they can thrive now and into their futures.
The Smith Family supports children at every step of their educational journey, from early childhood through to the completion of their studies. They work with parents and carers as well to help families to play an active role in supporting their child’s education.
The Smith Family’s core Learning for Life program provides each student with a proven combination of financial, personal and practical support, which empowers young people to harness education and build skills to unlock their true potential.
Learning for Life is The Smith Family’s core program. It provides young Australians in need with long-term educational support in three ways.
Each child on the program receives:
- Financial support for education essentials, like uniforms, textbooks and excursions.
- Personal support from a Family Partnerships Coordinator, who works closely with each student and their family to problem-solve any barriers to education.
- Practical support through access to a variety of short learning and mentoring programs – tailored to each child’s needs.
This proven combination of financial, personal and practical support empowers young people to harness education and build skills to unlock their true potential.
“Project is Me”
Award Sponsorship
18-month experiential personal development course designed to build the internal capability of leaders at all stages of their careers, from experienced Principals to those aspiring to be the best leader they can.
Participants build strong self-awareness and an understanding of the impact of their leadership behaviours to grow into highly credible leaders who will leave a legacy of empowered communities.
BFX has sponsored the “Project is Me” award since 2021 and has an ongoing commitment to support. BFX are currently sponsoring Mya Wilson, Principal of Leichhardt State School QLD to complete this course in 2023
Nancy Sullivan
Athlete Sponsorship
Nancy Sullivans was recently selected to join the South Sydney Rabbitohs Rugby League Team. BFX are proud to have supported Nancy and to help make her dreams a reality.
BFX supported Nancy to attend the Australian School Girls’ competition last year. Nancy was a valued employee at BFX Furniture until her call-up to the Rabbitohs.
We wish Nancy the best of luck with her sporting career.
Heart for Kids
Financial Support
BFX has been a valued supporter of Heart for Kids since 2017. Their contributions have made a significant impact during this time. Funding is focused on two main areas. Child Development Centres and Women’s Tailoring Schools.
Children in India often do not have a school they can attend or if they do, it’s prohibitively expensive. Heart for Kids Child Development Centres provide a safe place for children to learn.
Women in India often do not have the opportunity for education. Women come to “Sewing School” to learn tailoring through a free six-month five day per week school and upon graduation are provided with a sewing machine for free. This enables them to start their own businesses.
“Thank you BFX for enabling us to train and empower and save many futures.“ David Ryan – Founder & Senior Leader
The Coolum Men’s Shed Community Centre
Furniture Donations
Men’s Sheds are vital community investments delivering programmes and activities that foster community spirit and contribute to building a more inclusive Australia.
BFX donated a large selection of flat pack furniture to their local shed. The furniture was assembled by the team in The Shed and then used in the facility or sold to generate revenue.
Connect to Country
Personal Development
Under the guidance of our Indigenous Engagement Advisior, Neville Blackman, BFX Staff participated in Connect to Country workshops. Staff embarked on cultural immersion tours to instill a deeper understanding of connection to country and local Indigenous culture on the Sunshine Coast.
Katova High School Project - Solomon Islands
Furniture donation
The Katova High School Project is a building mission providing the people of Santa Isabel Island with an opportunity for high school education. BFX are proud to donate quality furniture that will enhance the school’s learning spaces and support students and teachers in this remote location.
Over 100 items of furniture were donated including stools, students chairs and teacher tables.
“Our sincere thanks and appreciation for the support BFX provided to the Katova High School Project in the Solomon Islands. The two additional classroom blocks have been completed and the BFX School furniture finished the classrooms off perfectly”
Rod Peet
Solomon Islands Work Group (SWIM) Chairperson and Katova High School Project Coordinator (Australia)
Furniture for Engagement Study
University Research
BFX partnered with University of Melbourne and Sydney Catholic Schools on a study that aimed at improving students’ learning and engagement. Two classrooms of furniture were donated as part of a trial of furniture types and spatial configurations.
Leichhardt State School
Furniture donation
BFX donated administration furniture plus a truck load of additional learning furniture to Leichhardt State School.
The donation included sit-stand desks and storage as well as desks, chairs and Resource Center furniture.
NSW Principals’ Primary Association - "Reflective Practice for School Leaders" Sponsorship of Program Scholarship
The “Reflective Practice for School Leaders” Scholarship Program provides independent support for school leaders.
It responds to an urgent need of support, upholds and maintain the wellbeing of current school leaders and provides focused critical reflection for those entering leadership roles.
The program is led by Professor Michael Anderson, Professor of Education (Arts and Creativity), and the Educational Management and Leadership team at the University of Sydney in collaboration with experts in Reflective Supervision. BFX are proud to have sponsored two key positions via the NSW Primary Principal’s Association.
Port Moresby
Furniture Donations
Sunrise Bethel Christian School in Port Moresby was excited to receive a container full of furniture from BFX. The much needed furniture included teacher desks, cupboards and desks and chairs for 3 classrooms.
“We would like to thank BFX for the donation of furniture. It was amazing to see what was given. We are so thankful.” Rebekah Cook (Principal)
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