Bruce Vandersee

CEO, Vanderfield

“The Artesian team have been instrumental in helping us engage with many of the schools and school chaplains within the communities that we serve. Rural Australia is abounding with growth and opportunity and we are pleased to be part of that for the long term. I would like to thank the team from Artesian for their innovative and positive approach and helping us work toward a sustainable funding model to secure the futures of many young Australians.”

Wayne Middleton

CEO, Outback Futures Ltd

“A truly innovative and inspirational model. The Artesian Foundation have fully understood the growing desire of corporations to support and align with local causes, charities and communities in a much more purposeful and meaningful way. Through creating well planned and managed events, senior corporate executives get to interact, listen and work alongside those charities who are passionately trying to provide better service and build resilience in rural and remote Australia.”

George Savvides

Managing Director, Medibank Private

“ Medibank invited volunteers from its senior management group to join the Stock Up for Hope cattle drove in 2011 as an opportunity to engage with rural communities, raise funds for a good cause and do some team building amongst our senior managers. Our expectations were exceeded for all three objectives, it proved to be a most valuable experience that continues to influence our understanding of the needs of our rural communities and the quality of the relationships that we’re formed through the experience.“

Julia Anderson

Director, Artesian Foundation

“I am very excited about my involvement with the Artesian Foundation. I see it as an innovative way to help encourage and fund initiatives which build resilience and hope amongst our youth, particularly those in rural and regional areas. It is an exciting way to encourage both the corporate world and individuals to come on board and be involved in the life of young rural Australians.”

Peter James

CEO, SU Qld

“Youth in regional and rural areas, and their families, face issues of disconnection and isolation greater than in well resourced city areas. The Stock Up for Hope charity cattle drove helps build resilience and hope for the young generation in Queensland’s rural communities. SU QLD is proud to be a partner with Artesian Foundation for this professionally run event. I encourage you to get behind our youth and support Stock Up for Hope.”