In 2007, Fairbridge Village approached Dreamfit to create a custom-built abseiling tower for people with disabilities so they too can enjoy the exhilaration of descending a simulated cliff face.
The tower will become part of the ‘Adventure Therapy’ equipment based at Fairbridge Village for use during their camps for disadvantaged children and children with disabilities.
Dreamfit readily accepted the challenge to coordinate and design such a worthwhile project.
UWA engineering students, Josh Parker and Ian Subramaniam spent their 2007 academic year working on researching, designing and developing the abseiling tower project. The project continued through 2008 with the tower now positioned on site as the final aspects of the project are completed.
The abseiling tower is due to be launched in September 2009. Development and construction of the tower has been made possible through the generous funding and sponsorship support of UWA’s Engineering Faculty, Fairbridge, Lotterywest, Rio Tinto, Structerre Consulting Group, Thor Construction, Rollwell Engineering, Pinjarra Crane Hire and the Laminex Group. The project has also been supported by the generous donation of in-kind goods and services from a number of other businesses. Please view our sponsorship PDF for the full honour roll of Abseiling Tower Sponsors and Supporters.
Major Sponsor
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By becoming a project sponsor, your organisation isdemonstrating that you are willing to give something back to the community.Your support is giving people with disability the opportunity to live theirdreams and achieve enhanced access and inclusion in society. Your contributionis also assisting with the professional development of our volunteer students.
There are a number of ways your organisation can be involvedin this project or other projects. Contact Vanessa on behalf on the DreamfitFoundation: E: keland@westnet.com.au M: 0414 717 126
Project Co-ordinator
Darren Lomman
CEO
Dreamfit Foundation
0420 301 640
info@dreamfit.com.au
