Supporting the Community
Andrew has a long history of community involvement through fund raising and support of a range of community groups and aid foundations. He is proud to work with three key organisations, as:
Ambassador for the Sir David Martin Foundation, a non-profit organisation created in 1990 by the late Governor of NSW, Sir David Martin, who had a dream of "safety, hope and opportunity for all young Australians". The Foundation is run by a team of passionate staff and volunteers who raise money to fund programs that work to better the lives of youth in crisis www.sdmf.org.au
Ambassador for Scouts Australia, which encourages the development of young people so that they take a constructive place in society as a member of their local, national and international community. Andrew credits Scouts with first introducing him to the outdoors and equipping him with many valuable life skills that he has used both in his adventures and in normal life. Andrew hopes to encourage and motivate young Australians to challenge and develop themselves through responsible risk taking under the guidance of this long established international organisation. www.scouts.com.au
Ambassador for the Australian Himalayan Foundation, whose vision is to help the people of the Himalaya achieve their goals through improvements in three important areas:
- Education
- Health & Medical Services
- Environment and Conservation
The AHF aims to ensure, where possible, the long-term viability of schools, to provide health, education and medical services and to support environmental projects throughout the Himalaya. It focuses on sustainability and empowerment for the people of the Himalaya.
Andrew is thrilled to be involved with this foundation which provides such valuable support to a richly deserving people.
www.australianhimalayanfoundation.org.au
Andrew was a 2010 Australia Day Ambassador www.australiaday.com.au and an Ambassador for the 22nd Australian Scout Jamboree that was held in January 2010. www.scoutsaj2010.com