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Brewing up a Dad Bod

Big Buddy is proud to announce that two outstanding team members will be stepping up to be the new leaders of the organisation, bringing a blend of vast experience and passion as well as business acumen.

Long serving Operations Manager Steve Sobota and Partnership Manager Christie Stuart will take over the reins at the end of July.

Big Buddy Navy Day Out

Big Buddy is proud to announce that two outstanding team members will be stepping up to be the new leaders of the organisation, bringing a blend of vast experience and passion as well as business acumen.

Long serving Operations Manager Steve Sobota and Partnership Manager Christie Stuart will take over the reins at the end of July.

Big Buddy Announces New Leaders

Big Buddy is proud to announce that two outstanding team members will be stepping up to be the new leaders of the organisation, bringing a blend of vast experience and passion as well as business acumen.

Long serving Operations Manager Steve Sobota and Partnership Manager Christie Stuart will take over the reins at the end of July.

Fishing Buddies

Big Buddies Karl and Raj teamed up and took their Little Buddies Tāne and Martyn out together on a fishing trip. And although they didn’t catch any dinner, they did find deeper, long lasting benefits.

How can I help?

Like most charities, we rely on the generosity of our community to keep making a positive difference. But, this support doesn’t always need to be in cash. We run several events and fundraising activities throughout the year to help raise much-needed funds.

84 Recruitment Steps Up for Big Buddy

7 Little Buddies embarked on an unforgettable 5-day adventure at the Hillary Outdoors Camp. This experience wasn’t just about fun; it was a journey of self-discovery and growth. Find out more…

Adventure for Little Buddies at Hillary Outdoors Camp

7 Little Buddies embarked on an unforgettable 5-day adventure at the Hillary Outdoors Camp. This experience wasn’t just about fun; it was a journey of self-discovery and growth. Find out more…

Big Buddy Big Day Out 2024

It was that time of year again when we bring our Big and Little Buddies together for some fun in the sun at our Big Day Out community celebration.

Alice sees her son thrive with his Big Buddy Ryno.

“The older my son became, the more helpless I felt. He was a boy full of fear and I didn’t know what I could do to support him. Then I found Big Buddy”

Little Buddy mum, Alice

Today, you can help to change a boy’s life forever.

By donating, you will help a boy whose dad is not around to find a man he can trust and look up to, a Big Buddy.

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