Keema Children’s Foundation at the MTAQ Community Awards Night
17 November 2019
Congratulations to Keema Children’s Foundation who were a finalist in the Motor Trades Association of Queensland (MTAQ) Awards last night for the generous support and sponsorship of children who have experienced abuse and neglect, and to Little Stars Kids.
Pictured: David Brown, Director Keema Children’s Foundation and Katrina Gray
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KCF Toothbrush Challenge helps kids entering care
17 October 2019
All Staff at Keema Automotive Group put in a huge effort and had some fun with a morning tea on 19 September in a challenge to donate as many toothbrushes as possible to Little Stars Kids Cuddle Cases Program. We had some amazing baking from staff and partners and overall we are proud to say that staff donated over 500 toothbrushes from the Morning Tea!!! Well done to everyone involved for their enthusiasm and support!!
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Keema Children’s Foundation is announced as Finalist in MTAQ Community Awards
9 September 2019
The entire September edition for the MTAQ e-magazine can be read on their website, or by clicking the following link.
MOTOR TRADER, SEPTEMBER 2019
Hyundai Help for Kids partner with Keema Children’s Foundation
12 September 2017
We are thrilled that Hyundai Help for Kids are partnering with Keema Children’s Foundation to support the Little Stars Kids Camp program.
Hyundai Help for Kids donated $5,500 towards the Little Stars Kids August Superhero’s Camp, helping us to provide the children with unforgettable experiences and happy memories. In addition to this donation, Hyundai Help for Kids also donated over 30 build your own bears for the children to build and dress as Superhero’s and take home as a reminder of their times on camp.
Super Hero Camp – August 2017
29 August 2017
On the weekend, 25 campers and over 40 volunteers had an amazing time at the Little Stars Kids Super Hero Camp! Campers underwent some fun “superhero training” on an Atomic Rush Giant inflatable obstacle course and huge climbing wall! We had some brave climbers indeed! Campers also had fun on jumping balls, hoola hoops, obstacle ladders and underwent their final training with Batman and Wonderwoman! We had facepainting and build a bears with superhero capes as well as lots other fun activities, ending with an amazing puppet show from Larriken puppets and finally our birthday celebrations for our special campers. Above all, the children got to spend time with their one on one buddy and build their friendships with the other children. Almost one year into the Camp Program and we’re starting to see some beautiful friendships building amongst the children and also the trust building between the campers and their one on one buddies. Some beautiful memories are being made and friendships that will help rebuild the children’s trust and their belief in themselves.
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Winter Wonderland Camp – June 2017
20 June 2017
Little Stars Kids campers and volunteers alike had a wonderful time at the Winter Wonderland camp on the weekend! The children enjoyed some snow – many for the first time, and loved building snowmen, having snowball fights and just had a ball! The campers were also treated to a visit from the Delta Dogs, made snow globes, enjoyed the jumping castle and also of course face painting. The children also enjoyed a drumming workshop by Rhythm Culture.
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The First Little Stars Kids' Camp for the Year!
19 March 2017
We kicked off the first Little Stars Kids Camp for the year on Sunday 19 March 2017 and it was an amazing success.
With Easter close, the theme for the camp was the Easter theme with bunnies, an easter egg hunt and making easter bags all on offer. We saw some lovely friendships developing with the children and the bonding which has now taken place between the campers and their adult one on one buddy is just beautiful.
There were many exciting activities on offer at the camp including a performance from indigenous musician "Circular Rhythm", a visit from Elsa and Batman, pony rides, our petting zoo as well as a giant connect 4, dancing, stories, and of course just kicking a football around on the grass.
It was a fun and exhausting day with the campers already asking when the next camp is!
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Second Little Stars Kids' Camp
13 November 2016
Keema Children's Foundation supported its second ever Little Stars Kids' Camp. The camp was a great success with the children very excited to see their camp buddies.
We also celebrated Christmas early with Christmas stockings and making Christmas decorations. All the children who had a birthday in the weeks surrounding the camp were treated to a special Little Stars Birthday Cake too.
We had our petting zoo, ponies, yoga, and a wonderful Delta Dogs visit. A fantastic day was had by all.
Good Guys donate to KCF
19 September 2016
A huge thank you to the Good Guys at Lutwyche who donated this fabulous speaker for use at the Little Stars Kids Camps as part of their ‘Doing Good’ program and commitment to making a difference in the local community.
The Speaker will be put to excellent use at the Stafford Little Stars Kids Camps and will enable us to provide our little campers with music to help heal little hearts.
Featured left is the wonderful Camp Programmer, Leanne Feurer who put together the successful application to the Good Guys and attended at the Good Guys Lutwyche to accept the donation.
Thanks Leanne and the Good Guys Lutwyche!
First Little Stars Kids' Camp
28 August 2016
Keema Children’s Foundation supported its first ever camp with the Little Stars Kid’s Camp Program on the weekend. A lot of fun was had by all. We had ponies, Delta Dogs, a petting zoo, Build A Bear, singing, and a whole raft of other fun activities for the Little Stars campers to enjoy.
Little Stars Kid’s Camp is a free program for children aged 3–6 who are living in foster care. Through this program we aim to bring fun, laughter, and hope into the lives of the children who attend. The first camp was a huge success with many of the campers wanting to “come back tomorrow!”
All campers took home a gorgeous case, toiletries bag, and library bag from Yay Me!, a hand–made quilt from Project Linus, and other goodies such as books and toys from Keema Children’s Foundation.
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First volunteer training camp
21 August 2016
The Little Stars Kids’ Camp Program had its first volunteer training day on Sunday 21 August. Thanks to Act for Kids for the wonderful input from your therapists and to all of the amazing volunteers.
KCF at the Keema Excel Cup
16 August 2016
Proud to see our Keema Children’s Foundation Logos’ on the cars performing at the Queensland Raceway Keema Excel Cup, supported by Dunlop.
KCF donates to Camp Quality
8 February 2016
Keema Children's Foundation recently donated $37,650, through its business partner QBE, to Camp Quality. Camp Quality run many programs including weekend and holiday camps for children who have cancer with the motto “Laughter is the best medicine”.
KCF donates to Act for Kids
8th December 2015
Keema Children's Foundation recently donated $10,200, through its business partner QBE, to Act for kids who are engaged in very worthwhile programs to prevent and treat child abuse and neglect.
From Left, Neil Carrington, CEO Act for Kids, Lisa Honeychurch Van Riel and Tristan Van Riel, Directors of Keema Children’s Foundation.
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