Friends of Blue Roo

Approximately 20% of Australians experience some form of disability. Disabilities can come in many forms. Many people with disability experience significant barriers to inclusion in our communities and workplaces.

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ABOUT OUR FRIENDS

BECOME A FRIEND

OUR FRIENDS & SUPPORTERS

What do Friends of Blue Roo do?

The Friends of Blue Roo advocate for and financially support people with disability to be publicly seen and heard, challenging common community perceptions of ability and reducing the harmful effects of social isolation.

Your advocacy will collectively champion the idea that every individual, regardless of ability, has a vital role in shaping our cultural and economic communities.

Your financial support will directly help production costs, provide access and participation opportunities in the performing arts, create and sustain mentored performing arts leadership pathways and support employment opportunities for emerging actors, producers, directors, stage managers, sound technicians and vodcasters with disability.

Join us to empower people with disability to access and shine on stage and in public spaces, boost their creative leadership skills and advance their health, wellbeing and confidence.

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Becoming a Friend

Donations come in various forms, reflecting the diverse ways people contribute based on their preferences, financial capacity, and personal connection to a cause.

Type	Definition	Method	Benefits
One -Time Donation (D)	Single, non-recurring contribution	Direct debit	Supports program sustainability. Two complimentary VIP tickets for a production of your choice for donations over $30.
Recurring Donation(RD)	Regular, ongoing contributions made monthly	Recurring bankdirect debit set up by the donor	Provides a steady and predictable source of income, allowing for long-term planning.Two complimentary VIP tickets per production season in June and November totally over $60.
Matching Gifts(MD)	Single or recurring donations made by individuals that their employer or another third-party match.	Direct debit or recurring bank payment set up by an individual (D or RD) and the employer or third party (MD) matches	Doubles the impact of individual contributions. For individuals, two VIP complimentary tickets per production, in June and November for donations over $60. For employers or third parties, four complimentary VIP tickets per production in June and November for donations over $120 and prominent acknowledgement across all marketing platforms and in performance programs.
In-kind Donation or Volunteering	Contributions of goods, services, expertise or time instead of monetary funds.	By discussion or via email.	Provides specific resources needed by the organisation without direct financial expenditure. Builds your disability awareness and enhances future promotion or employment applications.