Champions proudly sponsored and attended an intimate cocktail evening hosted by the Women in Business networking forum on Thursday the 12th of May 2016.

Presenter of the ABC's Four Corners program, Sarah Ferguson has uncovered some of the most controversial issues on Australian television in recent years – notably her expose on live meat exports to Indonesia, and her insight into domestic violence in the ABC's 'Hitting Home'.

Over canapes, Sarah shared insight into her new book, 'The Killing Season' - a behind-the-scenes look into her critically acclaimed 2015 documentary series of the same name. Examining the forces shaping the ALP during the Rudd/Gillard years, the series detailed the political intrigue and instability, providing compelling viewing for Australians.

Sarah reflected on Julia Gillard as our first female Prime Minister, and the often tricky relationships between politicians and the media.

Every guest took home a copy of 'The Killing Season' and a much greater appreciation for the challenges Sarah faced in pulling the series together, as well as those she has faced as a TV journalist - in particular, the difference in perceptions and treatment of female journalists both here and overseas.

Champions along with Coleman Greig Lawyers hosted the latest event for the Young Professionals of Western Sydney.    The guest speaker was Deng Adut who is a Sudanese born lawyer who rose to prominence in the Western Sydney University's Stories of Unlimited advertising campaign.

Deng arrived in Australia at the age of 14 as a refugee.  He is now a successful criminal lawyer and litigator who is based in Western Sydney.  Deng recounted about his youth in Sudan where he was a child soldier and the difficulties he overcame during his time in Sudan and his arrival in Australia as a teenager.

He has achieved so much and made us realise that coming from humble beginnings or in his case growing up in war torn Sudan; if you have the mindset to achieve great things – great things can be achieved.

Mark Ciampi was the MC for the event which attracted over 100 young professionals from the local western Sydney community, illustrating the growth of this successful networking event.

Champions currently had the pleasure of being a major sponsor and attending the Coleman and Greig "Women in Business" lunch on Friday the 18th of March 2016. This special event included the presentation of the 2016 Women of the West and 2016 Young Women of the West awards.

The lunch celebrated women in business, International Women's Day, the women of the west award winners and featured inspirational speeches from Lucy Turnbull and Lisa Wilkinson. 
                       

The lunch was a great success and raised over $7,000.00 for the Autism Advisory Support Service, run by volunteers to support both children with Autism and their families.

For more information on this fantastic event please click here.

Champions currently had the pleasure of being a major sponsor and attending the Coleman and Greig "Women in Business" lunch on Wednesday the 2^nd of September 2015.

The lunch celebrated women in business and featured Rachael Birmingham the best selling author of the "four ingredients" cookbook and naturally born entrepreneur. Rachael regaled her lengthy and interesting journey through her career and life in an engaging and humorous way. She explained how she had an array of careers all of which have helped shape her into becoming the highly respected business woman, mentor and entrepreneur she is today.
 

The lunch was a great success and raised money for Bravehearts, Australia's leading child protection advocate.

Champions was proud to attend along with staff and clients to celebrate the achievements of women and strengthen our networks by connecting with other women (and men!) in business.

 Gold Sponsor - Greater Western Sydney Executive Challenge 

 The Coleman Greig GWS Executive Challenge raises funds for St Gabriel's School, Northcott and Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children.  Not only are we a Gold Sponsor of this event, our staff members also get involved by participating in either a 5km run, 10k run or a fast paced bicycle ride around beautiful Parramatta Park.  In 2013, it's inaugural year, the challenge raised $50,000 and in 2014 raised over $60,000.

Proudly we are a major sponsor of the Women in Business Forum which is a unique support and networking opportunity for senior professional women and executives across the Western Sydney Region.

Most importantly, the Women in Business Forum is a champion of corporate social responsibility.

Proudly we are a sponsor of the Western Sydney Young Professionals Events, which is allows for a number of exciting opportunities for young professionals to expand their profile and support the community across the Western Sydney Region.

The network supports various charities and community initiatives through Western Sydney and allows young professionals to get involved and make a difference.

These opportunities include becoming a mentor for the first ever youth-based program in Western Sydney! It was fantastic way to flex their business management experience and skills, as well as enjoy the personal and professional development that comes from coaching a passionate changemaker in the establishment of their venture. As well as engaging with the local community and improving on their networking and public speaking skills by becoming a panellist at an open forum in Parramatta City Library. Members of the public asked questions on how the professional world could assist people and companies to optimise their potential and grow their ideas.

Since 2007, Tour de Cure has funded 204 cancer Research, Support and Prevention Projects for men, women and children.  Champion's has been a long time sponsor and supporter of this incredible charity and to date they have raised an impressive $19 million.

Tour de Cure annually selects and funds cancer projects in the following areas:

• Research projects focused to help find a cure
• Support projects for those suffering with the journey of cancer
• Prevention projects that are focused on education and awareness of communities

Each year we sponsor a table at their charity ball  and in June 2015 we continued our support at "The Snow Ball" at The Star Event Centre where a whopping $900,000 was raised for cancer research, support and prevention projects!

Our workplace giving program supports the Salvation Army.  Every dollar donated by our team members through the program we will match it dollar for dollar up to $1,000 per month.  Our team members can also recommend other worth charities to participate in the program