The Australian Red Cross

The Australian Red Cross is RSM Bird Cameron's national community initiatives partner.

The main highlight of this partnership is RSM Bird Cameron Day held annually in March when RSM Bird Cameron staff participate to raise funds and awareness for the Australian Red Cross. Our staff's involvement includes fund raising activities, giving blood and assisting at Red Cross community centres.

Individual RSM Bird Cameron offices are also actively involved in a number of local initiatives with the Red Cross. In Melbourne, our staff participate in The Good Start Breakfast Club, where staff volunteers serve breakfast for school children in areas of greatest need, who otherwise may go without. Our Perth office is also a proud participant in Cross Dress for Red Cross Day, encouraging staff to raise funds for Red Cross community services by swapping gender attire for a day.

Toodyay Bushfire Appeal

RSM Bird Cameron responded promptly when the Toodyay bushfire broke out just after Christmas day in 2009 and ravaged the township, 80km northeast of Perth.

With a number of our offices having clients in the Toodyay area, we have developed a strong relationship with the community over a long period of time. The firm made a donation of $10,000 to the Bushfire Appeal and Central Zone director Sandy Hatherly presented the cheque to Toodyay Community Bank manager Grant McLeod.

Above: RSM Bird Cameron director Sandy Hatherly presenting the cheque to Toodyay Community Bank manager Grant McLeod

Save the Children Australia

Phil Ransom – Chairman

In June 2009, Phil Ransom, Executive Director and Partner of Assurance and Advisory Services, was appointed as Chairman of Save the Children Australia. Phil has been a member of the Board of Save the Children Australia since 2004, including chairing the Audit Committee for 2 years and acting as Treasurer for 4 years. He has been involved with the organisation for close to 15 years.

Phil has been a passionate champion for the community activities of RSM Bird Cameron and believes that through an active involvement in community organisations, we can make a difference in both the communities in which we live and work and those elsewhere. He is particularly passionate about ensuring the rights of children are protected.

Other Local Initiatives

A number of local office community initiatives are also undertaken including:

Red Nose Day - in support of SIDS and KIDS
Jeans for Genes Day - in support of the Children's Medical Research Institute
Movember - in support of The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia and Beyond Blue
Australia's Biggest Morning Tea - in support of The Cancer Council