Many wineries throw lavish parties to mark significant milestone, but boutique Hunter Valley producer Gundog Estate has opted for a more charitable approach to celebrate its 10th birthday.
Gundog Estate owner Matt Burton has formed a partnership with Newcastle not-for-profit Path 2 Change to help local homeless young people create sustainable futures.
The unique strategic partnership will stretch across a number of projects, from work experience programs at Gundog Estate and mentorships for local youth at risk of, or experiencing, homelessness through to joint development of social enterprise concepts.
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"As owners of a small business you travel a challenging personal journey and then suddenly you reach a point where you realise how privileged you are," Burton said.
Gundog Estate owner Matt Burton has formed a partnership with Newcastle not-for-profit Path 2 Change to help local homeless young people create sustainable futures.
The unique strategic partnership will stretch across a number of projects, from work experience programs at Gundog Estate and mentorships for local youth at risk of, or experiencing, homelessness through to joint development of social enterprise concepts.
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"As owners of a small business you travel a challenging personal journey and then suddenly you reach a point where you realise how privileged you are," Burton said.
"Once you realise that, it becomes a really obvious path to find a way to give back to the community.
“To mark 10 years of success with Gundog, I wanted to do something more. I wanted to put a greater emphasis on our role within the local community and step into a leadership position.”
Burton launched Gundog Estate's first vintage as a 26-year-old in 2008 and then established a Hunter Valley cellar door in 2011.
Path 2 Change executive manager Jennifer O'Sullivan commended Gundog Estate's decision to look for a partnership that has the potential to stop homelessness before it takes hold in a young person's life.
"It is inspiring that Matt and his team are leading the way by taking up the challenge of responding to homelessness at a community level by investing in our youth to create life-changing opportunities,” she said.
Path 2 Change is a not-for-profit organisation established over 35 years ago. It is committed to reducing and preventing homelessness, supporting those at risk of, or experiencing homelessness, to overcome barriers towards a sustainable future.
“We’re excited by the way that Path 2 Change is involved at the grassroots level in the local area," Burton said. "We were looking for a charitable partner where we had an alignment and connection between ourselves, the organisation and those they are helping."
Burton launched Gundog Estate's first vintage as a 26-year-old in 2008 and then established a Hunter Valley cellar door in 2011.
Path 2 Change executive manager Jennifer O'Sullivan commended Gundog Estate's decision to look for a partnership that has the potential to stop homelessness before it takes hold in a young person's life.
"It is inspiring that Matt and his team are leading the way by taking up the challenge of responding to homelessness at a community level by investing in our youth to create life-changing opportunities,” she said.
Path 2 Change is a not-for-profit organisation established over 35 years ago. It is committed to reducing and preventing homelessness, supporting those at risk of, or experiencing homelessness, to overcome barriers towards a sustainable future.
“We’re excited by the way that Path 2 Change is involved at the grassroots level in the local area," Burton said. "We were looking for a charitable partner where we had an alignment and connection between ourselves, the organisation and those they are helping."
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