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Flying Start

Jetstar helps Kiwis get where they need to go

Jetstar's Flying Start Programme invites community groups and organisations to apply for a grant for $30,000, made up of $15,000 cash and $15,000 worth of travel with Jetstar, to fund a project that will enrich the lives of people in their local community.

Entries will be reviewed by a panel of judges, who will select an appropriate community group each quarter.

If you are a community group or organisation that could do with a flying start with Jetstar, we invite you apply.

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  • Jetstar helping New Zealand

    Every day Jetstar flies thousands of people up and down New Zealand and across the Tasman, helping unite family and friends to share special holiday experiences with their accessible and affordable fares.

    Jetstar's 500 New Zealand staff do their very best, every day to get you where you want to go, and to ensure every Jetstar experience you have is as enjoyable as possible.

    But there are some people who need more from Jetstar than just low fares.

    • Charity

    • Educational
      and Health
      organisations

    • Arts group or
      organisation

    • Sporting group
      or organisation

    Entry is open to New Zealand based not-for-profit community groups and organisations of any size, who are seeking funding to help enhance the lives of people in their local community; and can be classified into one of the following categories.

    The community group or organisation should have a specific project in mind for how the grant will be used to benefit their local community.

    • $15,000 Cash

    • $15,000 worth of travel
      with Jetstar anywhere
      on the Jetstar network

    • Promotion of their community group or organisation on Jetstar's website and Facebook page

    • National and local level
      media leverage to be
      facilitated by Jetstar
      PR agency partner

    Each quarterly grant will consist of the same elements, to ensure fairness and transparency.

    Each grant will be worth $30,000, comprising $15,000 cash and $15,000 worth of Jetstar travel.

    • Now
      Closed

      Grant #5

    • 1 Apr 2013
      to
      30 Jun 2013

      Grant #6

    • 1 Jul 2013
      to
      31 Sept 2013

      Grant #7

    • 1 Oct 2013
      to
      31 Dec 2013

      Grant #8

    Grants will be awarded quarterly.

    Judges will gather within 30 days after the closing date for quarterly grant applications and select a community group or organisation to be the grant recipient.

    All applicants will be notified within 30 days of the applications close date each quarter and told whether or not they have been successful.

    • 1

      The extent to which the community group or organisation is seeking funding to help enhance the lives of people in their local community in the areas of charity, health, sport, education or the arts;

    • 2

      the extent to which the community group or organisation can maximise their local community benefits with the Jetstar Flying Start Programme funding (e.g. the extent to which they have a tangible project or activity in mind to utilise the grant); and

    • 3

      the extent to which the project or activity will celebrate and highlight the work of the community group or organisation and help boost the profile and strength of the group for the future within twelve months of the grant being awarded.

Flying Start Stories

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    Bellyful

    Bellyful is the first New Zealand group to receive a $30,000 grant through the Jetstar Flying Start Programme and will use these funds to help enrich the lives of New Zealanders.

    Bellyful is a New Zealand-based charity organisation which provides free, home-cooked meals to families who have newborns, are struggling with the illness of a parent or child, or are new to a community.

    Bellyful launched in May 2009 with the first branch in Pukekohe, New Zealand. In April 2012, Bellyful had 12 branches throughout the North and South Island of New Zealand.

    The organisation is run by a network of more than 300 volunteers who cook and deliver frozen, precooked meals to families who are short of a support network close-by.

    People in towns all over New Zealand have been contacting Bellyful with interest to start Bellyful branches in their local towns. The demand for Bellyful services is rapidly growing so the Jetstar Flying Start grant (made up of $15,000 cash and $15,000 worth of flights) will enable Bellyful to expand and start up additional branches to help more families.

    Bellyful is aiming to use the Jetstar grant to double its size with another 12 branches to open within 12 months; taking the total to 24 Bellyful branches across New Zealand.

    Funds raised by the volunteers and public donations cover the costs of running the Bellyful branches. Expenses include food, containers and communication material. There are currently no paid positions in Bellyful, even in Head Office.

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    Success of Bellyful

    Success of the Bellyful opening in Christchurch

    In early August Bellyful - the Kiwi charity providing free, home cooked meals to new families- opened its first ever Christchurch branch with the help of a $30,000 grant received from the Jetstar Flying Start Programme.

    Bellyful is run by a network of volunteers who cook and deliver the frozen, precooked meals to families who have newborns, are struggling with the illness of a parent or child, or are new to a community.

    Bellyful was the first New Zealand group to receive the grant of $15,000 in cash and $15,000 in Jetstar flights which been used to help fund the travel and costs associated with opening new branches around the country.   

    On Saturday 4 August Bellyful volunteers were joined by Jetstar Australia and New Zealand CEO David Hall, Jetstar Flying Start Programme Judge Steve Price and Jetstar crew members for a 'cook off' event. Over 80 meals including macaroni cheese were cooked and packaged, ready to be delivered to new mums in Christchurch.

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    Arthritis New Zealand

    Kiwi kids suffering from arthritis will have the chance to attend a unique camp after Arthritis NZ received a $30,000 grant through the Jetstar Flying Start Programme.

    More than 1,000 New Zealand children, from toddlers to teenagers, suffer from arthritis. The annual camp run by Arthritis New Zealand for the past two years offers young sufferers a chance to meet, to learn new skills and to build their confidence.

    The Jetstar Flying Start Programme grant of $15,000 in flights and $15,000 in cash means 50 children from around the country will be able to attend the camp in 2013 - 25% more than ever before.

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    Deaf Aotearoa

    Deaf Aotearoa is the latest recipient of a Jetstar Flying Start Programme grant. Kiwi families with deaf or hearing impaired parents will be able to participate in a special conference in Christchurch next year, made possible by the $30,000 grant.

    The second annual NZ Deaf and Hearing Impaired Parents Conference and Children’s Camp in January 2013 will give families the chance to learn how to tackle their unique challenges, hear from expert speakers, share their experiences and make new friends.

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    Clown Doctors

    It’s smiles all round as Clown Doctors New Zealand is announced as the fourth Jetstar Flying Start Programme grant recipient.

    Over 50,000 hospital patients and family members have been entertained in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch hospitals since the Clown Doctors organisation started in New Zealand in 2009. Using laughter as an aid to encourage and motivate, the 24 Clown Doctors give psychological support and complement the therapy of the sick or suffering in hospitals and relief centers. The funny chaos created by Clown Doctors brings smiles not only to the faces of the patients and their family members, but also to hospital staff and visitors.

    The $15,000 cash and $15,000 travel grant will enable the Clown Doctors to run a specialist ‘Medical Clowning’ training course and expand their work nationwide during the annual Smile Days campaign in late May.

Meet the Panel

  • David Hall

    Jetstar CEO of Australia + New Zealand

    David Hall - Jetstar CEO of Australia + New Zealand

    David was appointed Jetstar Australia and New Zealand Chief Executive Officer in August 2010, after being with the Qantas Group for over five years. David's Jetstar history has involved roles in finance and strategy teams and he's a frequent visitor to New Zealand.

  • Sharon Cocker

    Jetstar Passenger Services Manager, South Island

    Sharon Cocker - Jetstar Passenger Services Manager, South Island

    Sharon has been with Jetstar for six years, since the airline started flying into Christchurch in November 2005. Sharon is born and bred in Christchurch, has raised her family in the city and been involved in many local fundraising initiatives both personally and professionally.

  • Steve Price

    Rugby League Legend

    Steve Price - Rugby League Legend

    Steve is an NRL legend, family man, and all round good guy known for his dedication to charity work both when he was playing and since he has retired. Steve's excited to be involved in the Jetstar Flying Start Programme and have the chance to help local New Zealand communities.

  • Richard Falkner

    Jetstar Pilot

    Richard Falkner - Jetstar Pilot

    Richard is a Jetstar A320 Check Captain and has been with the airline since May 2009. Richard was born in Wellington and did his aviation training at Massey University. He's spent fifteen years working overseas and returned home to start at Jetstar and is now raising a family in Auckland.

  • Bryce Johns

    Editor, Herald on Sunday

    Bryce Johns - Editor, Herald on Sunday

    Bryce is closing in on three years in charge of the only newspaper in the country to show consistent growth in the past few years. He is a 25-plus-year journalism veteran who has worked on 8 newspaper titles in the North Island. Born in Otorohanga, Bryce’s social interests lie in sport and enjoying all Auckland has to offer. Herald on Sunday has come on board with Jetstar because, Bryce says, it wants to make a difference in our communities.

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and posting into Jetstar at PO Box 14081, Christchurch 8544.

Entry Form

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