Corporate Supporters

Best Buddies would like to thank these companies that have supported us.

Without your much needed help we would not be where we are today.

	Aquila IT Aquila IT is a company dedicated to excellence in everything we do, whether it is providing outstanding levels of support; by meeting customers’ needs quickly, efficiently and at a minimum of cost to them. We specialise in making sure our customers have reliable systems and assist then with their business processes and procedures to ensure that they are operating at peak efficiency. We also believe that living is giving which is why we choose to support the community through various charity groups, such as Best Buddies, who are a group we believe provide a tremendous benefit and service to the community, and who we are proud to support.
	Design Strategy! At Design Strategy!, we specialise in brand differentiation. We’re also proud supporters of Best Buddies Australia and the efforts that they take to improve the lives of people living with intellectual disabilities. We believe that success in the marketplace relies heavily on a strong relationship between a design agency and the client. Only when the two work cohesively will the brand and marketing expectations be fulfilled. The founding partners of Design Strategy! have dynamic partnerships with a number of our clients, some of which span over fifteen years. As seasoned campaigners we work with our clients to understand their product, business and target audience. We tailor a language that characterises the essence of the brand and key values, to speak directly to the target audience. We reposition the brand, offering the consumer a new proposition that they can believe in. Design Strategy! promises total brand solutions.
	e.law e.law is a privately owned Australian company providing specialised information technology advice and services to the legal profession, courts, inquiries, major corporates and government agencies. At e.law, our team has a proven track record of providing blue-ribbon quality advice and services. Our dedicated project management and consulting team has a wealth of experience and skills in both the legal profession and the IT industry. A client's project is individually managed by an experienced consultant who has skills in the provision of IT services to law firms, courts and Inquiries. Our rigorous document management methodologies and protocols for handling highly sensitive and confidential materials are recognised as leading the field. The e.law team includes qualified lawyers, as well as skilled information technology specialists and we are experienced in developing customised solutions to meet clients’ unique and specific requirements. We are committed to keeping up-to-date with the latest professional and technology developments, and we provide education and training to legal and IT students and practitioners. e.law offers services in the following areas: e.forensics e.discovery e.courts e.corporate
	BNY Mellon BNY Mellon's Community Partnership Program engages employees around the world in giving back through individual donations, team oriented volunteering, fundraising and individual volunteering. BNY Mellon sponsors non-profit events that support the arts, cultural events, educational, economic development and health and human services programs. BNY Mellon responds to the needs of communities by supporting organisations and activities that advance the quality of life where our employees work, live and do business. This includes investments that increase access to and awareness of culture and the humanities for people of all ages and from all socioeconomic backgrounds. As a responsible corporate citizen, BNY Mellon provides sponsorship dollars in support of organisations and activities that make our communities better places to live and work. We are proud to continue our association with Best Buddies Australia which has been in place since 2010. To volunteer is a great feeling, but to open yourself to the opportunities of what Best Buddies bring to individuals is outstanding and inspirational!
	Step Change Marketing Step Change Marketing is a marketing consultancy with a difference… really! We don’t just talk and dispense expensive pieces of jargon; we work together with your business to get ahead of your competitors. We’re dynamic and unconventional, and leverage our knowledge and experience within marketing in bringing two critical elements to the table: TALKABILITY – having a brand story that’s worth talking about and SHARABILITY – being able to reach your audience at the right time, move them to a desired outcome and inspire them to share your message We have full service communication capabilities, but specialise as a strategic planning consultancy. We also run bespoke workshops focusing in on the power of collaborative creativity for innovative solutions to marketing challenges. Our promise around creativity is better ideas, sooner and for less – and our clients seem to enjoy it. We’re proud to support Best Buddies in their great work in developing lasting friendships and community initiatives.

	RedBalloon RedBalloon is changing gifting in Australia and New Zealand forever. Quite simply, we want to give people a good time, package pleasure and deliver excitement with every experience they receive. People talk about their experiences much more than their possessions and they relive these excitements with friends and family. Think of the reaction you have when you experience something you enjoy – enjoy a delicious meal or laugh wholeheartedly whilst watching a hilarious comedian – you tell people about it! We’re in the business of making people happy. We are firm believers that life is the sum of our experiences, and memories define who we are. RedBalloon is also significantly impacting employee engagement. According to Gallup up to 21% of employees are disengaged across Australia – costing some $42 billion per year in lost productivity. If RedBalloon reduces disengagement by even 1%, imagine the difference we will make!

NSW Family & Community Services - Ageing, Disability and Home Care