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LBW Trust
The LBW Trust
https://www.lbwtrust.com.au
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
The LBW Trust works to level the global playing field in education. We currently support the tertiary and vocational education of more than 2500 deserving young students in developing, cricket-playing nations and libraries in rural, regional and remote Australia.
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Q: As if one Mike isn’t enough, Mike Whitney joins us for An Evening Celebrating Mike Coward AM, on October 25th at the State Library of New South Wales.
Mike Whitney, former Australian Test Cricketer and now President of Randwick-Petersham Cricket will add his unique flair to the evening.
The night will entail three parts:
1. The Early Years
Delve into the fascinating journey of Mike Coward as he reflects on growing up in Adelaide. With Peter Lalor, Mike will share his love of sports, the highs, the challenges, and the memorable moments that have defined his remarkable career in journalism.
2. The Cricket Years
Step into the cricket world with Mike and other luminaries, Jim Maxwell and Mike Whitney. Together, they will explore the rich tapestry of the game's evolution and share anecdotes that cricket fans will treasure.
3. Mike's Passions
Here we learn about Mike's home life, his passion for the Arts and his work with The LBW Trust and CandleAid. This segment will give you a glimpse of Mike and his unwavering commitment to making a difference.
Mike Whitney, former Australian Test Cricketer and now President of Randwick-Petersham Cricket will add his unique flair to the evening.
The night will entail three parts:
1. The Early Years
Delve into the fascinating journey of Mike Coward as he reflects on growing up in Adelaide. With Peter Lalor, Mike will share his love of sports, the highs, the challenges, and the memorable moments that have defined his remarkable career in journalism.
2. The Cricket Years
Step into the cricket world with Mike and other luminaries, Jim Maxwell and Mike Whitney. Together, they will explore the rich tapestry of the game's evolution and share anecdotes that cricket fans will treasure.
3. Mike's Passions
Here we learn about Mike's home life, his passion for the Arts and his work with The LBW Trust and CandleAid. This segment will give you a glimpse of Mike and his unwavering commitment to making a difference.
https://behind-the-mike.raiselysite.com
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Q: From writing about Bradman to Chappell to Warne, Mike Coward has been Australia’s Cricket scribe through the eras.
The LBW Trust is thrilled to announce its premier Sydney event for the year, "Behind the Mike | Celebrating Mike Coward AM," to be held at the State Library of NSW.
This special evening will honour the illustrious career of Mike Coward, the respected cricket journalist, author, interviewer and co-founder of The LBW Trust, Learning for a Better World.
The LBW Trust is thrilled to announce its premier Sydney event for the year, "Behind the Mike | Celebrating Mike Coward AM," to be held at the State Library of NSW.
This special evening will honour the illustrious career of Mike Coward, the respected cricket journalist, author, interviewer and co-founder of The LBW Trust, Learning for a Better World.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/951/lbw-trust/blog/2273/the-lbw-trust-hosts-quotbehind-the-mike-celebrating-mike-coward-amquot
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From writing about Bradman to Chappell to Warne, Mike Coward has been Australia’s Cricket scribe through the eras.The LBW Trust is thrilled to announce its premier Sydney event for the yea ...
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Q: Honoring Harry Moffitt on ANZAC Day
On this ANZAC Day, we pay tribute to Harry Moffitt, a remarkable individual who embodies the ANZAC spirit of courage, mateship, and service.
As an author, SAS veteran, husband, father, psychologist, LBW Committee Member, and cricketer, Harry's journey reflects the values cherished by our ANZACs.
His commitment to learning for a better world resonates deeply with the ANZAC legacy of sacrifice for a brighter future.
Today, we salute Harry Moffitt and all those who have served and continue to serve. Lest we forget.
#ANZACDay #LestWeForget #LearningForABetterWorld #TheLBWTrust 🌺🇦🇺
On this ANZAC Day, we pay tribute to Harry Moffitt, a remarkable individual who embodies the ANZAC spirit of courage, mateship, and service.
As an author, SAS veteran, husband, father, psychologist, LBW Committee Member, and cricketer, Harry's journey reflects the values cherished by our ANZACs.
His commitment to learning for a better world resonates deeply with the ANZAC legacy of sacrifice for a brighter future.
Today, we salute Harry Moffitt and all those who have served and continue to serve. Lest we forget.
#ANZACDay #LestWeForget #LearningForABetterWorld #TheLBWTrust 🌺🇦🇺
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Q: Wisden has named Pat Cummins the Leading Cricketer in the World in 2023 (Men).
✅ World Test Championship
✅ ODI World Cup
✅ Retained the Ashes
We should all be proud of Pat Cummins...outstanding sportsmanship and authentic leadership.
✅ World Test Championship
✅ ODI World Cup
✅ Retained the Ashes
We should all be proud of Pat Cummins...outstanding sportsmanship and authentic leadership.
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Q: On April 1st 2023, Jenny Thompson embarked on a remarkable journey with Her World Cricket Tour.
Not only is she playing and writing about women's cricket across the globe, but she's also dedicated to a cause close to her heart: fundraising for The LBW Trust. This incredible journey began in Hong Kong on April 1st, 2023 and since then, Jenny has visited and played cricket in 61 countries. (last update: April 5th, 2024)
But it's not just about cricket; Jenny is using her platform to highlight issues that matter. One such issue is education, and her partnership with CandleAid in Sri Lanka is a testament to this commitment
Not only is she playing and writing about women's cricket across the globe, but she's also dedicated to a cause close to her heart: fundraising for The LBW Trust. This incredible journey began in Hong Kong on April 1st, 2023 and since then, Jenny has visited and played cricket in 61 countries. (last update: April 5th, 2024)
But it's not just about cricket; Jenny is using her platform to highlight issues that matter. One such issue is education, and her partnership with CandleAid in Sri Lanka is a testament to this commitment
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/951/lbw-trust/blog/2107/jenny-thompson-her-world-cricket-tour-visits-lbw-education-partner-candleaid
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On April 1st 2023, Jenny Thompson embarked on a remarkable journey with Her World Cricket Tour. ...
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Q: Cricket Australia (CA) announced yesterday in consultation with the Australian Government on the treatment of women and girls in Afghanistan, that the T20 men's series between the two countries will not take place as scheduled in August 2024.
In the meantime, we present what the Afghanistan people are missing out on. Tooba, Shafiqa and Benafsha three women from the Afghan Women's Cricket Team, are currently in exile and last week were part of our T10 2024 Corporate Tournament in Sydney.
Wonderful young women and outstanding cricketers. 🏏🇦🇫🇦🇺
In the meantime, we present what the Afghanistan people are missing out on. Tooba, Shafiqa and Benafsha three women from the Afghan Women's Cricket Team, are currently in exile and last week were part of our T10 2024 Corporate Tournament in Sydney.
Wonderful young women and outstanding cricketers. 🏏🇦🇫🇦🇺
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Q: Investing in women takes more than a village. It takes a global community who dedicate their time and authentic self to impact communities here in Australia, and globally.
Here at The LBW Trust, we honour the women who give their time to invest in women.
- To ensure women have access to quality education
- To ensure women have the resources to continue their education as far as their ambition desires
- To ensure women have the skills required to transform their lives
- To ensure that women have the support needed to impact their communities.
Here at The LBW Trust, we honour the women who give their time to invest in women.
- To ensure women have access to quality education
- To ensure women have the resources to continue their education as far as their ambition desires
- To ensure women have the skills required to transform their lives
- To ensure that women have the support needed to impact their communities.
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Q: With International Women's Day this Friday, we're showcasing our commitment to investing in women at The LBW Trust.
Investing in women remains a pivotal aspect of The LBW Trust's commitment, focusing on vocational training as part of our holistic approach.
Yuva Parivartan KSWA is the heartbeat of the Kherwadi Social Welfare Association and since 2012 we've supported Yuva Parivartan's Livelihood Development Centres.
Over the last 24 years, YuvaParivartan KSWA has been a beacon of hope, enhancing the employability of over 1.25 million underprivileged youth and women through tailor-made urban and rural livelihood training programs.
Yuva Parivartan's courses, spanning 15-90 days, are strategically crafted with flexible timings, practical training, and technology integration, aiming to empower students to earn a livelihood with stability swiftly.
The support system, including field counsellors, community leaders, trainers, and local livelihood providers, ensures a robust network for our beneficiaries.
Always at the forefront of innovation, YuvaParivatan is tirelessly exploring diverse models to bring more youth and women into the economic mainstream. This commitment extends to reaching rural and peri-urban areas, adapting to the unique needs of different marginalised sections of society.
Investing in women remains a pivotal aspect of The LBW Trust's commitment, focusing on vocational training as part of our holistic approach.
Yuva Parivartan KSWA is the heartbeat of the Kherwadi Social Welfare Association and since 2012 we've supported Yuva Parivartan's Livelihood Development Centres.
Over the last 24 years, YuvaParivartan KSWA has been a beacon of hope, enhancing the employability of over 1.25 million underprivileged youth and women through tailor-made urban and rural livelihood training programs.
Yuva Parivartan's courses, spanning 15-90 days, are strategically crafted with flexible timings, practical training, and technology integration, aiming to empower students to earn a livelihood with stability swiftly.
The support system, including field counsellors, community leaders, trainers, and local livelihood providers, ensures a robust network for our beneficiaries.
Always at the forefront of innovation, YuvaParivatan is tirelessly exploring diverse models to bring more youth and women into the economic mainstream. This commitment extends to reaching rural and peri-urban areas, adapting to the unique needs of different marginalised sections of society.
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Q: Recently crowned ICC Men’s Player of the Year, Pat Cummins has steered Australia’s men’s cricket team to unprecedented success. 🏏
But that's not all - did you know Pat is a passionate advocate for The LBW Trust, supporting education, champions backyard cricket and funding libraries in rural, regional, and remote Australia?
Here’s Pat with the Chairman of National Backyard Cricket and Director of The LBW Trust, Marek Ristwej.
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Learning for a Better World -
But that's not all - did you know Pat is a passionate advocate for The LBW Trust, supporting education, champions backyard cricket and funding libraries in rural, regional, and remote Australia?
Here’s Pat with the Chairman of National Backyard Cricket and Director of The LBW Trust, Marek Ristwej.
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Learning for a Better World -
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Q: There's a wonderful video going around of Wasim Akram telling a story about one of his first visits to Australia.
We're inspired to revisit The LBW Trust Annual Dinner of 2017, where the legendary Pakistani cricketer graced the event with his presence. Wasim's charming anecdotes and cricketing wisdom left an indelible mark on the audience.
We're inspired to revisit The LBW Trust Annual Dinner of 2017, where the legendary Pakistani cricketer graced the event with his presence. Wasim's charming anecdotes and cricketing wisdom left an indelible mark on the audience.
https://youtu.be/aGdUenA305A?si=0mprjKl0-9-a0zBQ
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https://youtu.be/aGdUenA305A?si=0mprjKl0-9-a0zBQ
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Q: There's a wonderful video going around of Wasim Akram telling a story about one of his first visits to Australia.
We're inspired to revisit The LBW Trust Annual Dinner of 2017, where the legendary Pakistani cricketer graced the event with his presence. Wasim's charming anecdotes and cricketing wisdom left an indelible mark on the audience.
We're inspired to revisit The LBW Trust Annual Dinner of 2017, where the legendary Pakistani cricketer graced the event with his presence. Wasim's charming anecdotes and cricketing wisdom left an indelible mark on the audience.
https://youtu.be/aGdUenA305A?si=0mprjKl0-9-a0zBQ
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Q: The Gala Bid is now open for The LBW Trust Annual Dinner on Saturday 21 October 2023
Calling all cricket lovers! The LBW Trust Annual Dinner is happening this Saturday, Oct 21st! The Gala Bid is open and you can register, bid OR donate.
Get ready to own some extraordinary cricket memorabilia and art, or experience the box seats while making an impact!
Calling all cricket lovers! The LBW Trust Annual Dinner is happening this Saturday, Oct 21st! The Gala Bid is open and you can register, bid OR donate.
Get ready to own some extraordinary cricket memorabilia and art, or experience the box seats while making an impact!
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/951/lbw-trust/blog/1625/the-gala-bid-is-now-open-for-the-lbw-trust-annual-dinner-on-saturday-21-october-2023
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Calling all cricket lovers! The LBW Trust Annual Dinner is happening this Saturday, Oct 21st! The Gala Bid is open and you can register, bid OR donate. ...
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Q: A warm welcome to Samantha Forbes the new Women for Change Australia Representative on The LBW Trust Board.
Samantha has been volunteering with Women for Change since 2020 and has served as a Committee Member since 2022. She is also a self-published author, publishing her first novel in 2022.
Best of all Samantha is a self-confessed cricket tragic, a trait she shares with her husband and 10-year-old son.
Samantha has been volunteering with Women for Change since 2020 and has served as a Committee Member since 2022. She is also a self-published author, publishing her first novel in 2022.
Best of all Samantha is a self-confessed cricket tragic, a trait she shares with her husband and 10-year-old son.
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Q: An amazing day with Cricket ACT and National Backyard Cricket all supporting the great work of The LBW Trust
The pristine lawns of Government House have been marked out and transformed for an afternoon of backyard cricket.
The pristine lawns of Government House have been marked out and transformed for an afternoon of backyard cricket.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/951/lbw-trust/video/15/an-amazing-day-with-cricket-act-and-national-backyard-cricket-all-supporting-the-great-work-of-the-lbw-trust
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About the eventJoin us for the first day of the second test of the Ashes 2023 for a night to celebrate Ashes cri ...
