Lion Selection group is a publicly listed resource investment company, providing patient equity capital to carefully selected Small and Medium Enterprises (SME's). Lion Selection Group invests in Australian mining and exploration companies with gold and base metal activities in Australia, Africa and South East Asia. www.lionselection.com

Western Business Enterprise Centre (WBEC), Victoria University of TAFE 2001- 2007

WBEC provided accredited training and support for clients and had representation on the Project advisory committee. WBEC delivers high quality training, consultancy and advice to the small and micro business sector. Specialising in business management and business planning, our services include the development of individual training plans, business training, networking and, from time to time, mentor services funded by Commonwealth Government projects.

Fitzroy Carlton Credit Cooperative since 2002-

SCEEC has a memorandum of understanding with the Brotherhood of St Lawrence to assist in with its youth friednly loans that are administered with the assistance of the Fitzroy Carlton Credit Cooperative Limited145 Brunswick Street FITZROY VIC 3065 Phone : (03) 9419 4533 Fax

Message Media 2007-



messagemedia is a privately owned company which was founded in 2000 as Message4U. The purpose of the company was to develop innovative desktop communication solutions harnessing the strengths of SMS.  As messagemedia has continued to develop its proprietary technology, the use of SMS has exploded. messagemedia has led this growth through integrating SMS connectivity into a range of industries including financial, recruitment, health, media, technology, retail, fashion, FMCG, and sporting. Importantly, messagemedia has developed a robust and reliable SMS Gateway platform through its direct connections to Australian carriers.

messagemedia differentiates itself through the people who work for the organisation and the technology it has built. The company is truly customer-centric and prides itself on providing an exceptional customer experience every time. Additionally, messagemedia has developed its own technology "from the ground up" meaning that solutions are flexible and can be tailored to meet our customers' specific needs.

Today messagemedia has a reputation as a leader in the development of SMS applications and has received several industry accolades for its technology. messagemedia now provides a range of solutions, from its unique desktop SMS solutions to award winning competition management systems. These applications have afforded the organisation the title of "The SMS Specialists".

www.message-media.com.au

Entrepreneurs Organisation 2003-2006

EO is a volunteer group of business professionals, most of who are under 40 years of age and are the owners, founders, co-founders, or controlling shareholders of a company. The average EO member is 32 years of age, has over 25 employees and $10 million in sales. Today globally, EO has more than 6000 members spanning 36 countries with combined total sales of more than $98 billion dollars. Our members have a strong desire to give back to the community, so after months of researching numerous groups to support, we embarked on developing an ongoing partnership with SCEEC. We found SCEEC was one of the only groups that encourage our core value of inspiring entrepreneurship. www.eonetwork.org

Helen McPherson Smith Trust 2004-2006

The Helen Macpherson Smith Trust (known prior to 2001 as the Helen M Schutt Trust) was established by our Benefactress, the late Helen M Schutt (neé Smith) in 1951 in accordance with the terms of Helen’s Will, which directed that the income from her estate should be paid in perpetuity at the discretion of Trustees to charitable institutions situated in Victoria.

Prior to 1972 most of the income was accumulated in accordance with the terms of the Will. Today the capital of the Helen Macpherson Smith Trust is valued at in excess of $75 million. Since 1972 total grants made exceed $57 million. Each year grants of over $5 million are now given to a wide spectrum of Victorian charities. www.hmstrust.org.au

Melbourne Community Foundation 2004-2006

Established in 1997, MCF is the first independent community foundation in Australia and is one of more than 660 community foundations worldwide. MCF offers individuals, families, groups, corporations and charitable organisations an easier more satisfying way of giving something of real value back to the community that they care about. The Melbourne Community Foundation aims to generate and distribute philanthropic resources to address emerging social issues and meet the needs of our communities. wwww.communityfoundation.org.au

Department of Transport and Regional Development 2004-05

SCEEC was funded under the Regional Partnerships program. The Australian Government's approach to regional development is to work in partnership with communities, government and the private sector to foster the development of self-reliant communities and regions. This approach is consistent with the Commonwealth's framework for developing Australia's regions: Stronger Regions, A Stronger Australia. Regional Partnerships is a program that delivers on the Australian Government's approach to regional development. www.dotars.gov.au

Dusseldorp Skills Forum ( www.dsf.org.au ) 2001-2004
Dusseldorp Skills Forum is an independent, non-profit association with a charter to stimulate innovative educational developments, to focus upon the importance of the workforce in the continuing development of Australia, and to reach out to the wider community to promote the formation of skills and personal effectiveness, particularly in young people. “The Forum believes that demonstrating improved practice is a key to changing people's ideas. Ideas in action, that's where we believe the most powerful impetus for real change lies. Indeed, the term "Forum" itself suggests how we work. It reflects our commitment to achieving change by working with others, by bringing people together to solve problems of mutual concern; alliances, partnerships, networks, 'bottom up' rather than 'top down'.” see web-site.

Big Brother Movement 2001-2004
The Movement, established in 1925, aimed to provide a means for settlement of large number of British young men applying to migrate to Australia. This involved enrolling well-established men in Australia to “act in lieu of parents”. Applicants who sought to migrate came from widely separate areas of the UK and from all social strata. Migration continued for 58 years but recently the Movement’s focus has been on developing travel awards and technical awards which enable young people to visit Australia and engage in work experience.

The Movement also contributes to local child and youth charities in particular, and a scholarship plan to assist disadvantaged young people from the rural community. The movement also maintains a strong network of “little brothers” and provides a information and advisory service regarding migration and citizenship.


Myer Foundation ( www.myerfoundation.com.au) 2001-2002, 2003-2004
The Myer Foundation, set up and initially endowed by Sidney Myer's sons, Kenneth Myer and Baillieu Myer, and now supported by three generations of Myer family members, represents the broader, continuing, family commitment to philanthropy.

Growth Solutions Group ( www.gsg.com.au) 2001-2004
Growth Solutions Group is a Melbourne-based management consulting firm specialising in strategic marketing, with a focus on growth. It was founded to meet a perceived need for a more creative and strategic approach to identifying growth options for business. Growth Solutions Group assist clients in the evaluation of markets, the building of brands, the launching of new products, the entry into new markets, and actively participate in new venture start-ups. Growth Solutions Group approach is to bring rigor to the assessment of markets and the competitive environment, as well as creativity to the development of value propositions and related strategies.

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