Dear friends and colleagues

Outward Bound was established 80 years ago in the depths of World War II to help build resilience and self-confidence, instil values of compassion and service and promote teamwork. Outward Bound Australia was established 15 years later in 1956 and it is one of 38 schools operating in 35 different countries around the world.

Outward Bound's core belief is that "There is more in all of us than we know. If only we can be brought to realise this, we may never again be prepared to settle for anything less."

I was fortunate to complete an Outward Bound course in my late teens. It has had, and continues to have, a profound influence on my life.

Outward Bound Australia has faced its own challenges over the last 15 months, first with the devastating bushfires over the summer of 2019/20 and then having to close operations during 2020 because of COVID-19 restrictions.  However, the social needs Outward Bound addresses, and the benefits of its programs, are more relevant now than ever before.

This year I am seeking sponsorship of my participation in the Husky Triathlon on 27 February to support Outward Bound Australia. (I am participating in the Sprint event – 750m swim, 20km ride and 5km run). I have made a seed donation of $5,000 and I am aiming, with your support, to raise a multiple of that to support fund OBA’s programs for indigenous youth.

Having served on the board of OBA for 12 years up until the end of 2019, I am proud to continue my involvement with the Outward Bound movement by serving on the board of Outward Bound International. https://www.outwardbound.net/

You can read more about OBA here https://www.outwardbound.org.au/   And here is a link to OBI’s Global Impact Report for 2020 https://www.outwardbound.net/global-impact-report/

All donations are tax-deductible.

Thank you for your consideration and support.

Kind Regards,

John