Anannya Bandaru's Biggest Morning Tea

One More Day To Go

Our Amazing Next Speaker - Chad Partridge

Our final speaker for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea is Chad Partridge. Chad serves as the Youth Development Officer at Central Coast Council and joins us today to share a few inspiring words on the importance of youth participation in community service.

Chad brings a wealth of experience as a Health Officer, with a proven track record in the health, wellness, and fitness industry. He is highly skilled in communication, facilitation, mentoring, management, and program coordination. Chad holds a Graduate Certificate in Business (Sport Management) from Deakin University, with a focus on Sport and Fitness Administration. His strong background in community and social services makes him a passionate advocate for youth engagement and empowerment.

🌼 Welcoming Siddhartha Bezwada – Guest Speaker for the Biggest Morning Tea 🌼

Our Amazing Volunteers

We’re incredibly proud to introduce a wonderful group of young volunteers who are supporting our Cancer Council fundraising efforts.

Please meet our inspiring youth champions:

• Vivaan Vijendran – Year 9, Oakhill College

• Vidyuth Vijendran – Law student, University of Technology Sydney

• Shreyas Arunkumar – Year 12

• Gitali Gargi – Year 7, Glenwood High School

• Louise Reynolds, Laura Yang, Roshini Nadimpalli, and Ishanvi Raghuram Nair – all from Gosford High School

• Rhea Nadimpalli – Year 8

• Isabelle Ince – representing Y4Y

• Ramana Bandaru - Year 6 Gosford Public School

• Divya Sivakumar - Engineer 

Despite their busy schedules, these dedicated young individuals have chosen to step up and make a difference by supporting our Biggest Morning Tea for the Cancer Council. We’re truly grateful for their time, energy, and commitment to this important cause.

Ragini Sanjeev - Voice of Central Coast

Up next, we’re delighted to welcome our very own Ragini Sanjeev from the Central Coast.
Ragini is a proud community champion who plays a key role in organizing and supporting a wide range of local events. Today, she’s kindly agreed to share a few words about the Biggest Morning Tea in support of the Cancer Council.

We’re truly grateful to Ragini for taking the time to be with us and for her continued dedication to our community.

Meet Our Next Guest Speaker – Michael McQuade

We’re excited to welcome Michael McQuade as our next guest speaker for the Biggest Morning Tea. Not only will Michael be sharing a few inspiring words about the power of community service and how each of us can make a difference, but he’s also treating us to his famous lemon scones!

Michael is the founder of Jamicka Consultancy, a qualified chef, and the Treasurer of Safelink Alliance – a key organisation supporting community and charity services in Gosford. We’re thrilled to have him with us today to share both his culinary talents and his passion for community impact.

Meet Our Guest Speaker – Dr. Vidya Shirumalla

We are delighted to welcome Dr. Vidya Shirumalla as our special guest speaker for our Biggest Morning Tea. Dr. Shirumalla is a highly respected Australian-based health professional, trained as both an Intensive Care Specialist and a Pain Medicine Specialist. She has a particular interest in managing persistent cancer pain and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in this area. We’re honoured to have her join us today to share her insights into pain management and her professional journey.

Anubha Varma - Speaker Panel

Introducing our Speaker Panel

🎤 Meet Our Guest Speaker: Vijay Richard
We’re honoured to welcome Vijay Richard, Founder of Byterix Labs, as our first speaker at this year’s Biggest Morning Tea.

Vijay is a compassionate leader who recently experienced the heartbreaking loss of a dear friend to cancer. In the spirit of remembrance and hope, he has graciously agreed to join us and share his personal story, raising awareness in the ongoing fight against cancer.

Thank you, Vijay, for your generosity and for helping us inspire change through courage and connection. 💛

Support my Biggest Morning Tea

Join me at my Biggest Morning Tea or donate online to help me reach my fundraising goal! Together, we can help Cancer Council raise much needed funds that go towards vital cancer research, support services, prevention programs, and advocacy.

We will have panel of speakers, a small event to create awareness on Cancer while you enjoy your morning tea

Please join me on April 26th 9 am @Point Clare Community Hall 49 BRISBANE WATER DRIVE, Point Clare New South Wales 2250

Welcome to Our Biggest Morning Tea!

Together, we're brewing hope and raising funds for Cancer Council. Thank you for being part of this meaningful morning. 💛

🎤 Speaker Panel Sign

Inspiring Voices, Real Stories

Join us as our guest speakers share their personal experiences and raise awareness in the fight against cancer.

🍵 Stories Over Tea

Share a story, memory, or message of hope. Every voice matters, every story inspires.

🌸 Wall of Gratitude & Hope

Leave a Note, Share a Wish

Write a message of gratitude, hope, or remembrance. Pin it to our wall and help create a visual tribute of love and support.

📸 Poppy & Posy Photo Booth

Smile & Snap for a Cause

Grab a prop, strike a pose, and take a photo to celebrate community, support, and awareness.

🧁 Decadent Morning Tea Delight

Help Yourself to a Treat

Enjoy our delicious morning tea selection – every bite shared brings us one step closer to a cancer-free future.

🎁 Raffle Station

Enter to Win, Give to Support

Grab your tickets and check out the prizes. All proceeds go directly to Cancer Council.