Community

Corporate Social Resposibility

AMP Capital Shopping Centre's is committed to a triple bottom line reporting approach. As a company we are focussed on being socially responsible, environmentally aware at the same time as being economically viable.

Our company mission statement is: We are a socially active citizen, creating and managing places of communities today and for further generations to enjoy.'

This mission statement is based on the fact that our centres are integral parts of the communities in which they operate.

Each AMP Capital Shopping Centre is an active member of its local community and partakes in many community initiatives.

Pacific Fair's commitment to the community

Pacific Fair is committed to a wide variety of community based activities that have a direct impact on the lives of people who live, work and play on the Gold Coast. The centre currently has a significant sponsorship agreement in place with Kurrawa Surf Life Saving Club and The Abused Childs Trust.

Kurrawa Surf Life Saving Club

Kurrawa Surf Life Saving Club proudly holds its place in the top ten surf clubs in Queensland, with thanks to Pacific Fair - the club's major sponsor for the past four years. The sponsorship has helped Kurrawa to purchase and maintain all terrain vehicle, patrol trailer, rescue boards, patrol tower and first aid equipment. "Essentially, Pacific Fair helps us to achieve our ultimate goal which is to have no lives lost on Kurrawa Beach" explains Kurrawa's Coaching and Development Manager, Peter Milburn.

Abused Childs Trust

The Abused Childs Trust is a registered charity which works to break the cycle of abuse and neglect in Australia. Their vision is a society with zero child abuse.

Pacific Fair Shopping Centre has been a partner of the Abused Childs Trust since the late 1990's and over this time the centre has supported the Trust through fundraising and the provision of a meeting room for councelling purposes.

The Abused Childs Trust -

provides therapy services to abused children and their families through their Contact House centres
conducts advocacy and research on child protection issues

In addition, Pacific Fair conducts regular fundraising programs, as well as providing ongoing support to -

Lifeline
The Smith Family
Leukaemia Foundation
Gold Coast PCYC
Griffith University
Various Primary and High schools
Sporting and community groups

More than Words

Pacific Fair is proud to partner with the Gold Coast City Council Library in a fantastic competition for junior readers aged 6-12 years called 'More than Words'. In line with Library and Information Week, the competition will give 100 children the chance to win a breakfast at Pacific Fair at 8am on Saturday 17 May. At the breakfast the children will have the opportunity to meet with three of Australia's top children authors, Matt Dray, author/illustrator, Stephen Axelson and illustrator Kim Toft.

The 'More than Words' competition runs over a six week period between 31 March to 9 May. During the six weeks, Gold Coast children are required to read six books and complete an entry form outlining the books they have read. All completed entry forms must be placed into an entry barrel at any Gold Coast Library by 9 May when the 100 lucky winners will be drawn for the breakfast event.

The entry forms are available at Gold Coast libraries, Pacific Fair customer service desks and they have also been distributed throughout Gold Coast Primary schools.

If you wish to receive any further information regarding this event please contact Maryanne Hyde who is the Library Services Program Development Officer on (07) 5581 7441.

Literati on the Glitter Strip

Continuing with the celebrations of Library Week on the Gold Coast, the Gold Coast City Council will be presenting a fabulous opportunity to all book worms. All avid book readers are invited to join 25 of Australia's most talented authors over a relaxed evening of sparkling conversation and fine dining at the Gold Coast Arts Centre. Authors will move between tables, sharing inspiration behind their stories giving a unique insight into their work.

James Valentine, from the ABC Radio and It Takes Two, will guide the evenings events in his inimitable style.

Tickets for this special event are limited, so please reserve these early to avoid dissapointment. Tickets are $85 ($680 for a table of eight) and can be purchased by calling (07) 5588 4000 or on-line at gcac.com.au.

For all other enquiries regarding this event log on to goldcoatcity.com.au/library or phone (07) 5581 7441.