We strongly believe in giving back to the local community, and we do this in a number of ways.

One of the ways that we support our local community is through sponsoring awards in a number of local schools, which are presented at their end of year graduation ceremonies. At the moment, we sponsor the following awards:

• Ardtornish Primary School - Year 7 Technology Student of the Year
• Tea Tree Gully Primary School - Year 7 Technology Student of the Year
• Thorndon Park Primary School - Year 7 Student of the Year

We also make regular donations to support the work of the Hudson Maher Foundation.

In late 2003, South Australian basketballer Brett Maher, Adelaide 36ers captain and multi-Olympian, and his wife Tanya tragically lost their little boy, Hudson. Hudson was diagnosed with a rare bone marrow disease called Haemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) when just 3 months old. Compounding the situation, the specialist treatment he required was available only in Sydney, so the Mahers had no choice but to take on the considerable cost and disheaval of temporarily relocating. Sadly, of course, Hudson lost his brave fight. But despite Brett and Tanya's grief, they were deeply touched by the incredible support and assistance given them by the South Australian public during his illness. And their lasting appreciation has inspired them to help others cope, financially and emotionally, with similar crises in their own lives, through the Hudson Maher Foundation.