Darwin Airport Charity Golf Day

Darwin International Airport is a regular and enthusiastic supporter of charity and not-for-profit groups in the Territory. One of the most prominent fundraisers is the annual Darwin Airport charity golf day held every August.

“The charity golf day was originally conceived as a chance for the airport community (staff, tenants, suppliers and contractors) to get together for a fun and interactive day, while contributing to a charitable cause. We believe the airport community extends beyond our boundary and we encourage businesses that work with us to get involved in this worthwhile event,” said the airport’s Chief Executive Officer, Ian Kew.

Funds are raised every year for a specific cause and to support a Top End charity. This year the airport’s charity golf day, held on Friday 5 August, raised money for Carpentaria Disability Services (CDS), a local non-governmental organisation which has supported people with a disability through day support, accommodation, respite and early intervention services since 1973.

Through this partnership, the airport is funding the purchase and installation of a mobile pool hoist, sling, platform and other equipment for the CDS in-house swimming pool and Casuarina swimming pool. This hoist will facilitate the access to the pools of severely disabled CDS residents and members of the Darwin community for rehabilitation and recreational activities.

“This year’s golf day was a tremendous success, with many businesses around Darwin responding enthusiastically to the call for sponsors,” Mr Kew said.

“Many put on their most impressive costumes to celebrate the carnival theme of the day,” he said. “There were jesters, clowns, and divas having a HOLE lot of fun demonstrating their best swings on the green, and it was all for a good cause.”