Travel to Australia: Sydney Lost Property
03 October 2016 by News DeskTravel to Australia most often occurs without any problem but can sometimes be marred when people lose personal possessions.
Travel to Australia where Sydney Airport is to stage its annual Lost Property Auction for charity on Tuesday 11 October.
Local charities including Conservation Volunteers Australia, The Clontarf Foundation, The Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation and Lifeline Australia will share the proceeds of the online auction featuring everything from electronics to jewellery.
“With more than 40 million passengers a year, many items are left behind at Sydney Airport when people travel to Australia. Thankfully, many people are reunited with their items, but for those that remain unclaimed, we hold an annual auction for charity,” Sydney Airport Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Kerrie Mather said.
“Last year, we raised a record $234,000 and we’re hoping for another strong year of fundraising in support of these worthy causes.”
The four selected charities welcomed the announcement and called on the public to get involved in the auction.
Travel to Australia: Sydney Lost Property
Conservation Volunteers Australia Chief Executive Officer Colin Jackson said the Sydney Airport Lost Property Auction proceeds will fund local environmental projects near the airport.
“Through the generosity of Sydney Airport, Conservation Volunteers Australia will be able to dedicate teams of local volunteers to rehabilitate and restore coastal areas along La Perouse, part of Kamay Botany Bay National Park. The focus of the restoration project is to re-establish the dunes’ native vegetation. Sand dunes are vital in protecting the coastline. Not only do they provide a suitable habitat to many species, but they also act as a buffer against significant weather events.
“Conservation Volunteers Australia is very thankful for Sydney Airport’s ongoing support of our projects, allowing us to inspire and engage volunteers in critical hands-on conservation work,” Mr Jackson said.
Clontarf Foundation Chief Executive Officer Gerard Neesham said the funds will help to make a difference to the lives of Indigenous boys by equipping them with education and leadership skills.
The Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation supports kids living in families affected by mental illness. It provides recreational, educational camps and other activity days, giving kids a break in a fun, positive and safe environment.
Lifeline Australia Chief Executive Officer Pete Shmigel said the auction proceeds will support Lifeline’s much needed new text service.
The Sydney Airport Lost Property Auction for charity will be held from Tuesday, 11 October to Thursday, 20 October in unreserved lots starting from $1. A processing fee of 16.5 per cent is payable to Pickles in addition to the hammer price on all lots.
The public will be invited to view the items on sale prior to the auction from 8am to 4.30pm on Monday, 10 October.
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