Our supporters
The support we receive from the Canberra community is vital to the success of our organisation. We would like to thank our Patron, Ambassadors, sponsors, supporters and service providers for the key role they play in helping us reach our goal of a better life for our guests.
Our Patron
Tim Gavel OAM
Tim is a tireless advocate for the EMC and encourages this interest in everyone he meets.
Tim Gavel has been the Patron of the Early Morning Centre since February 2014. You may know Tim as the voice of sport in Canberra, through his 30 years as a sports commentator and reporter with ABC Grandstand.
Tim is also an ambassador for Every Chance to Play, who provide funds to families who are unable to pay for registration fees for junior sports. In 2014, Tim received an OAM for services to broadcasting and the community.
We appreciate Tim’s ongoing commitment which is as diverse as delivering the bread for breakfast and acting as our MC at events whenever asked.
Our Ambassadors
Nicole Lawder
Nicole is an experienced leader in the private, public and for-purpose sectors including years as CEO of a national disability organisation, and at a national homelessness peak body.
Nicole retired from the ACT Legislative Assembly in October 2024 after serving as Member for Brindabella for three terms. In her time in the Assembly she served on a number of parliamentary committees, as a Shadow Minister, and as Deputy Opposition Leader 2016-2020.
Nicole has also served on a number of corporate and government committees including the National People with Disability and Carer Council, Telstra Low Income Measures Advisory Committee, ACMA Consumer Consultative Committee and many more. She is currently a Board member for COTA ACT and is studying for a PhD at the Australian National University.
Nicole has lived in Canberra for over 30 years, raising her family here and has been involved with the Early Morning Centre for around 15 years.
Our Sponsors
Our Supporters
Our Service Providers
Would you like to see your logo here?
We have different sponsorship opportunities available and would love to talk to local businesses who are interested in getting involved. To find out more, please email or call us on 6247 5041.
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