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"We had the best time: the cruise, the band, the friendly and organised
staff and the operation of such a venue was so fantastic and professional. Please do it again!"

"The whole night gives me goosebumps whenever I think of it."

"We had a great time. Everyone was friendly and enjoying the Cruise. The
band engaged the audience. It was lovely being on the river for the sunset."

"I think the cruise is a great idea. The music was excellent whilst going up and down the River; very enjoyable afternoon."

Throw those who suffer depression a lifeline. To donate call 3250 1934.

 

 

 

 

The Sponsors
Port of Brisbane
Lifeline Brisbane

 

Port of Brisbane

Logo: Port of Brisbane

The Port of Brisbane is Australia’s fastest-growing container port, handling close to 50% of Australia’s beef and cotton exports.

Located at the mouth of the Brisbane River, the port is managed by the Port of Brisbane Corporation – a Queensland Government Owned corporation that provides world-class cargo-handling and warehousing facilities.

Over 1600 people work at the Port of Brisbane, with 320 employed by the Port of Brisbane Corporation.

The Corporation is committed to the sustainable growth of the port, planning to be here for the future of its people, the environment and the community.

If you would like to learn about the Port of Brisbane, you can take a bus tour of the port’s facilities on six days of the week, or visit the website – www.portbris.com.au.

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Canon

Logo: Canon

Canon is an industry leader in professional and consumer imaging solutions and its comprehensive product line includes: digital video cameras, digital compact and SLR cameras, printers, scanners, fax machines, networked multifunction devices and business automation software solutions.

Canon consistently invests more than 10% of sales income in research and development and has ranked among the top-three US patent recipients for the past 13 years.

In Australia, as in all parts of the world, Canon believes in the philosophy of kyosei, or living and working together for the common good. Canon Australia returns the benefits of its success to the community through its sponsorships, charity and environmental programmes.

Canon's company philosophy includes a commitment to act as a responsible corporate citizen. This is reflected in carefully-selected sponsorships of sporting and cultural pursuits throughout Australia.

Canon is proud to be associated for community causes with Lifeline Community Care in Queensland.

For more information, visit www.canon.com.au

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B Magazine

Logo: Bmag

bmag is Brisbane's largest colour lifestyle magazine.

Delivered to more than 428,000 households every fortnight, it's full of features that go behind the news to inform readers about issues that impact the south east.

It includes regular columns by the Lord Mayor of Brisbane, Campbell Newman and the Premier of Queensland Anna Bligh, as well as
columns by outdoor living guru Jamie Durie and Sofie Formica, presenter on Channel 7's Great South East.

You'll also find pages of fashion, food, entertainment, travel, health and lifestyle news inside.

bmag is a proud media sponsor of Port of Brisbane Lifeline Blues Cruise.

For more information visit www.bmag.com.au.

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4KQ
Image: 4KQ logo

Good Times and Great Classic Hits 4KQ features the best songs from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s. Great Music and Good Times, with all the songs you can sing along to.

Classic Hits 4KQ is targeted to generations represented by late Generation X and the Baby Boomers.

Each weekday morning Brisbane is waking up with the ultimate in Rock Groupies – Laurel, Handy Gary and Mark of the 4KQ Breakfast Show as they pick you up with fun and nothing but Good Times and Great Classic Hits. And keep listening throughout the day for more Great Music and Good Times!

If you enjoy Great Music and Good Times, Classic Hits 4KQ is the station for you. Classic Hits 4KQ 693am is a proud media sponsor of Port of Brisbane Lifeline Blues Cruise.

For details on 4KQ visit www.4kq.com.au.

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Icon Global

Logo: Icon Global

Logo: Carelink

Icon Global is a customer-focused software solutions provider that commenced operations in 1995 and is based in Geelong, Australia.

Industry leading products presently distributed within Australia and New Zealand cover the industries of: Transport & Logistics; Health; Mobile Technology; and Local Government.

Icon Global has a long history of developing systems that work for those industries, providing end to end solutions incorporating ERP applications, operational applications, Integration with existing ERPs, Mobile Data Capture applications and e-Commerce.

IG has built a strong installed base for all its applications with more than 200 clients and continues to expand the client base through service and innovation such as the recently released carelink+ the market leading dotNet based community care system.

Lifeline Community Care Queensland uses the Carelink + system.

For information on Icon Global visit www.iconglobal.com.au

Blues Association of South East Queensland (BASEQ)
Image: South-East Qld Blues Association logo

BASEQ is a non-profit association with a charter to promote the awareness and appreciation of Blues music in SEQ.

This means providing members with a Blues music information network and fostering and encouraging an increase in live performances of Blues music.

For more info visit www.bluesqld.com/site/wb/

The Boats

Kookaburra River Queen 1, Brisbane Cruises (Lady Brisbane), Brisbane Star Cruises, MV James Cavill, MV Mirimar, Aquarius Charters.

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The Bands
Image: Jimmy Beavis and the 385's

Angela Fabian, Blonde on Blue, Black Cat Band, Panga and the True Blues, Mama Voodoo, Jimmy Beavis and the 385’s.

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Lifeline Friends

A special thanks to all the Lifeline Friends who have volunteered their time to help make the Blues Cruise happen, particularly Cath Butler of the Blues Association of South-East Queensland.

You are our lifeline alongside our on-board Blues Cruise volunteers and our Corporate Friends Fundraising Committee.

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*Lifeline Brisbane: Raising awareness of the illness of depression in the community*

Image: Sponsor Banner