Thanks to generous donations Australia-wide, we have reached our goal! If you haven’t donated yet, please consider doing so. We would love to exceed our $2500 goal – I am sure it would make Jessie feel even better about jumping! This fundraiser is aimed at generating desperately needed funds for the running of the ACOCP. All monies raised will help in covering the costs of the 2010 Heartfelt Exhibition, the costs involved in the State Rep telephone network and the general costs of running the organisation.

The ACOCP is an organisation that runs entirely based on tireless volunteer work. Not a single member or board member receives any form of payment for their work for the ACOCP. Countless hours go into running the ACOCP and every last minute of it is done on a volunteer basis and out of the goodness of each member’s heart. This is one of the truly beautiful things about the ACOCP and the basis on which it continues to run as an organisation.

If you know Jessie at all, or read her blog, you will know that snakes and heights are her top two fears. So be sure to donate via Paypal to ensure that her efforts reap the greatest possible reward. No donation is too small to be appreciated – literally every cent counts when it comes to ensuring that our amazing service continues to be offered to families Australia-wide.

Click here to donate.

We would greatly appreciate if you could share this link on Facebook with your friends to ensure that as many people as possible hear about this great cause!

“These photographs are more than just images, each one tells the story of a young life, at times tragically short, at times endured, but always loved. These photographs are not documentaries but rather tangible memories that help the families both grieve and delight in their children. These photographs show the significant role that photography plays is creating a sense of family for all of us.”

We also had an Obstetrics social worker, Deb de Wilde who has been in the industry for 20 years, speak about her support and thanks for the ACOCP and expressed from a medical support staff’s point of view, how important these photographs were for these families. Our president Jessie Broome, once did a heart wrenching job for a beautiful set of identical girl twins, Ava and Brianna. The were born early and unfortunately did not survive, but Jess was able to capture some beautiful family moments for them together. Ava and Brianna’s parents flew up from Melbourne to tell their story at our exhibition launch, and it was such a beautiful yet such a sad story that it did not leave a dry eye in the house. I personally heard many people on the night, mention that they had expected to be touched by these stories but were truly blown away by the compassion and dedication from everyone involved. I have included a few photographs below.

Nat Green, the ACOCP publicist, Cristina Garduno Freeman, the ACOCP exhibition curator,
Nettra Chetty, ACOCP Exhibition Coordinator
and Nicole Boenig-McGrade, a wonderful photographer who donated to our silent auction

]]> http://www.acocp.org.au/blog/2009/07/12/the-acocp-exhibition-launch/feed/ 0 http://www.acocp.org.au/blog/2009/06/10/new-website-blogand-so-much-more/ http://www.acocp.org.au/blog/2009/06/10/new-website-blogand-so-much-more/#comments Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:49:42 +0000 Jessie.Broome http://www.acocp.org.au/blog/?p=115 There have been some major changes within the ACOCP lately. Today we officially launch our brand new website and blog. The new design is thanks to our new Graphic Designer – Netra Chetty. Netra donates her time as a graphic designer to the ACOCP as well as her talents as a retoucher.

We also want to thank Ryan at 16ninjas for his work on coding the ACOCP site and blog. He took Netra’s design and transformed it into a reality.

I also want to thank Karen Buckle for her past blogging efforts, she has done a fabulous job. I also wanted to welcome our new blogger – Casandra Anguita-Deep. Casandra will be keeping you all updated on the goings on in the ACOCP.

The other exciting news is the ACOCP’s first exhibition. “Heartfelt” opens on the 22nd of June at the MLC gallery in Sydney. I encourage everyone to go along and see the work our members have been doing. We will be sharing the stories of the children who have been photographed by the ACOCP with the blessings of the families. You can find out more information by visiting www.heartfelt.org.au

A big welcome also goes out to all our new members. We currently have over 120 members, now covering every state and territory in Australia. We look forward to continuing to expand our services and reaching as many families as possible.

I want to take this time to also thank all the generous sponsors and amazing supporters of the ACOCP. With your help we will continue to reach families all over Australia.

Jessie Broome

ACOCP President

Fiona – Ribbons Galore
Claire at Craftpak
Johana at the photo store

From here on most of our families will receive their photos either boxed or in an album (dependant on the amount of images they have from their session and availability).

We are so grateful to our amazing sponsors and we just know our recipients will love to see their precious photos honoured with some gorgeous packaging

Thank you

Without a doubt, behind the scenes an organisation such as the ACOCP takes a lot of effort to run, let alone set up and we can all appreciate how much Siobhan has given to make this happen. From all of us here at the ACOCP we want to thank Siobhan for all the time, money and effort she has put into creating this community and wish her and her family all the very best. 

Siobhan will continue to be the QLD state contact for the time being so we will still see her around.

Vice President Jessie Broome will be stepping up as President with a new Vice President to be announced very soon.

Please join us in wishing Siobhan well  and thanking her for what has been an awesome start for the ACOCP

Thanks Siobhan!!!!!!!!!!

We are so proud of Casandra and all our photographers that entered this year

Read Casandra's blog here

Keep an eye out for caspix (Professional Category)

Bubbles

Tea light

and Jessie Broome (Professional Category)

Bubbles

Crayon 

Good luck girls! 

When: Thursday 23rd August
Time: 10:3–11:30am
Where: Royal Women’s Hospital.
            Pregnancy Research Seminar Room (2nd Floor)
R.S.V.P: 15th August 2007
                (03) 9330 0441
Email: info@aapec.org.au