Community
Partnerships

Major Partnerships for Major Impact

Our Community Partnerships are exceptional, growing and located across the Northern Rivers Region. Through these Partnerships we provide financial and in-kind support to organisations, community groups and teams, who share the same values and passion for community as we do. Follow us on social media to see how you can get involved, or check out the below for more information on each Community Partner.

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Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

A new chapter has begun at the old ‘Macadamia Castle’, now known as the ‘Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary’. You will see big changes at the park, as they move towards becoming a bio-park, with the priority to respect, protect and enjoy Australian Native Wildlife. ⁠Working alongside partners to increase awareness and preservation, this will include structural and aesthetic upgrades, as well as habitat advancements for resident wildlife.⁠
Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital

Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital

Bringing together the best wildlife veterinarians in the country to provide urgent care to threatened and injured Australian animals, two Australian veterinarians with a passion for wildlife, Dr. Stephen Van Mil and Dr. Evan Kosack conceived the plan for a wildlife hospital like none before…one that could go where the injured animals are…and the Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital was born!

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Positive Change For Marine Life

Positive Change For Marine Life

Through core values of understanding, education and respect, Positive Change For Marine Life empower communities to take action for our ocean, developing long-term initiatives which benefit the sea, as well as those who rely upon it for survival.

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Australian Seabird and Turtle Rescue

Australian Seabird and Turtle Rescue

Australian Seabird and Turtle Rescue’s (ASTR) mission is to reduce the human impact on marine life through rescue, rehabilitation, education and research. A non-profit, volunteers rescue and care for the seabirds and marine reptiles in specialist facilities, which has become (arguably) the busiest turtle hospital in Australia.

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Cudgen Headland Surf Life Saving Club

Cudgen Headland Surf Life Saving Club

Cudgen Headland Surf Life Saving Club volunteer lifesavers patrol Kingscliff Beach between October and April on weekends and for NSW and Qld public holidays.  Our beach is patrolled by professional lifeguards during the NSW and Qld summer and winter school holidays. The Surf Club charter is to provide aquatic safety for Kingscliff Beach which allows families to enjoy their holidays and leisure time in safety.

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Charity Cup

Charity Cup

Charity Cup is an annual touch football event put together by locals, to raise money for locals in need. Players come from all over the country to get involved over the last 7 years the event has been running, with the 2019 event raising over $60,000 alone to give back to local families, small businesses and alike, doing it tough on the Tweed Coast.

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Casuarina Hockey Club

Casuarina Hockey Club

Casuarina Hockey Club on the Far North Coast of NSW, was created in 2001 to address the growing local interest in the sport of hockey.  Through its values, the club is committed to providing equal opportunities and a fair playing environment to benefit the health, safety, enjoyment and well-being of its members. The club is focused on providing fun hockey experiences, and an opportunity for social connection, for community members of all ages.

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Hockey Tweed

Hockey Tweed

Home to 6 local clubs, Casuarina, Kingscliff, Mullumbimby, Murwillumbah, Pottsville and Waratahs, Hockey Tweed is run on the back of the hard work and dedication of many. Over the years Hockey Tweed have proudly helped develop many players to a representative level, not only playing for Queensland and NSW, but also Australia, both past and present players.

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We are so grateful to have a strong partnership with such a great company that really cares about its local environment – and lives up to the community custodianship we hope to share with our partners and supporters.
Dane Marx - Positive Change For Marine Life
Winning the $1,500 award from Southern Cross Credit Union’s Community Goals program will be a massive help to our organisation. This money will go directly into feeding and caring for the animals that we have rescued and are in our care. We currently have 14 sea turtles, one seabird and one sea snake in our care. With this kind of support we can give the best possible care to these animals so they can be released back into the wild.
Kelsey Banister, Australian Seabird Rescue Assistant to the General Manager
On behalf of Tweed Palliative Support and Wedgetail Retreat, we are delighted with our win!  The fact that this was a community vote makes is very special to us and we are so grateful for their support. We commend Southern Cross Credit Union for their initiative in putting on this program to assist local charities.  The $5000 Community Goals prize will greatly enable us to continue our service to the people of Tweed Shire via TPS and to maintain our world-class end-of-life care at Wedgetail Retreat. Thank you SCCU and our community!
Meredith Dennis OAM, President of Tweed Palliative Support and Wedgetail Retreat
Through their Community Grants program, Southern Cross Credit Union have demonstrated their commitment to environmental sustainability  in our region in a number of ways. As well as funding projects to recycle plastic waste and remediate contaminated soil, they have supported Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital to provide expert veterinary care to native animals. Many of our patients are sea turtles, and  SCCU’s $10,000 grant will be used in partnership with Australian Seabird Rescue to secure a much-needed Sea Turtle Recovery Dry Docking System, assisting with their rehabilitation before being released back into their ocean home. We’re so very grateful to SCCU for their support and applaud their commitment to conservation and sustainability projects.    
Dr Stephen Van Mil - Founder and CEO, Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital
Southern Cross Credit Unit is an outstanding example of a business that is all about doing right by the communities that it operates in. By supporting local organisations such as ours (Positive Change for Marine Life), they are helping to address major issues around sustainability and environmental management. As is true to character for a locally focused, community-oriented business, they not only support us financially, but by actively attending and getting involved in community events. We are proud to have SCCU as a long term partner for our projects and campaigns, as we strive to foster greater community custodianship of the incredible environments we call home.
Dane Marx - Positive Change For Marine Life
"Access to having the same uniform really helped us to create a team environment where all women feel they belong. Quality footwear is also really important not only for safety but also for physical comfort as the work does require spending a lot of time on your feet.  The support from SCCU has made all the difference and we’re so grateful”
Sam Birmingham - Operations Manager for the Linen SHIFT
Excellence in Professional Services Winners

The 2023 Tweed Regional Business Awards winners have been announced and we are humbled to be the proud recipients of the Excellence in Professional Services award. The Excellence in Professional Services Award recognises a business who demonstrates outstanding achievements in their field, and whose business has made a significant contribution...

The 2023 Tweed Regional Business Awards winners have been announced and we are humbled to be the proud recipients...

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Southern Cross Credit Union announces partner...

Southern Cross Credit Union (SCCU) expands its community reach, announcing a new partnership with Hockey Tweed and Casuarina Beach Hockey Club. It is important for SCCU to be involved in the community across different fields that are important to our region, and sport is one of those sectors we want to...

Southern Cross Credit Union (SCCU) expands its community reach, announcing a new partnership with Hockey Tweed and Casuarina Beach Hockey...

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Thank You Kingscliff for a Great Clean Up Aus...

Southern Cross Credit Union and their community partners came together on Sunday 5th March 2023, to host one major impact event for the Kingscliff community, and the results were incredible. The community came out in numbers, with over 200 volunteers, including SCCU staff, families, nippers and locals. In just under...

Southern Cross Credit Union and their community partners came together on Sunday 5th March 2023, to host one major...

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SCCU and Community Partners Announce Clean Up...

Southern Cross Credit Union has pulled their community partners together for one major impact event in Kingscliff – and the general public is invited. This Clean Up Australia Day (CUAD) on Sunday 5th March 2023 will see Southern Cross Credit Union (SCCU), Positive Change For Marine Life (PCFML), Byron Bay...

Southern Cross Credit Union has pulled their community partners together for one major impact event in Kingscliff – and...

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