Events
Make a real difference, your way
Everyone likes to give back in different ways. Some of us love to show up and get involved, physically. Others enjoy participating in different and exciting fundraising events. United Way Australia prides itself on taking an innovative and engaging approach to fundraising, thinking outside the box for opportunities that aim to maximise employment engagement while raising funds for maximum impact. All funds raised go towards supporting local children enrolled in the Imagination Library.
The Macquarie Park Business Community Partnership Walkathon 2025
The Macquarie Park Business Community WALKATHON will be back in 2025: a day where more than 600 local employees bring their commitment to fundraising for a cause to the streets of Macquarie Park! You will experience connection, networking, engagement and FUN as you see a different view of Macquarie Park than your office provides!
Date: October 2025
Utilising an easy-walking course of approximately 4-5 km, get your colleagues to create teams, walk between our Partner Organisations and raise money for early childhood literacy. This year, we are aiming to exceed our 10-year goal to have over 1000 children in Ryde receiving educational books each month via Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
The Walkathon will give you the chance to:
- empower your colleagues to walk together and give back to the community in which you work
- join other local businesses to raise funds for local children’s literacy
- get to know our neighbourhood business district better
- have a fun morning with your colleagues, and there’s no fitness prerequisite – you can walk the distance you’d like to walk!
For more information contact Grace Pestonji (Head of Programs – Growth & Impact) at info@unitedway.com.au
The United Way Community Cup Soccer Tournament 2025
Featuring the best soccer teams Macquarie Park has to offer. The United Way Cup is a fun and friendly soccer round-robin competition as the players compete with their business’ pride at stake as well as the chance to be victorious against their peers.
The day is about coming together with your work neighbours and supporting early childhood literacy in the Ryde LGA – providing children with a head start in life. Although for some, it’s definitely about bringing the trophy home!
Date: March 2025
To find out more about the 2025 competition contact us at info@unitedway.com.au
Which Macquarie Park Business Community Organisation will take home the crown?
