With Manitou’s support, we’ll move more children with learning and perceptual disabilities off the sidelines and into the main game
We’re excited to announce that global leader in material handling equipment Manitou is partnering with GingerCloud Foundation (GingerCloud) for the next three years to support the growth of the Modified Rugby Program (MRP).
In making the announcement, Stuart Walker Manitou’s Managing Director said that partnering with GingerCloud to create long term pathways for inclusion for children with learning and perceptual disabilities through the MRP perfectly aligns Manitou Group’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs.
“GingerCloud’s vision through the MRP to move children off the sidelines and into the main game of rugby and life is a great alignment with Manitou’s values and our CSR programs.” Stuart said.
“Manitou is a true Australian market and world leader and in association with our national dealer network and staff, we hope we can play a role in spreading the message of inclusion, belonging and success through the MRP.”
Megan Elliott GingerCloud’s Managing Director said Manitou’s real commitment to the MRP shows how corporate Australia can join forces with innovative, grass roots community programs to create real long term social change.
“As the MRP is all about creating a world where children like our son Max and their families can feel safe, a sense of belonging and add value to their communities, we are so proud that an organisation like Manitou with its strong family value set fostered by the Braud family, has chosen to support our vision,” Megan said.
“We are changing the world’s perception of children with learning and perceptual disabilities one rugby club at a time and we are so proud that Manitou will be right there beside us.”
In 2017, the MRP will be endorsed by the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) as a new division of rugby in Australia and was recognised in 2016 by World Rugby as a Finalist in the Global Rugby Character Award in London.
Since its pilot in 2014 with 1 team of 16 participants at Brothers Rugby Club in Brisbane, in 2017 the MRP has grown to include 12 teams of more than 180 participants across South East Qld in three divisions: the Modified Rugby Program (MRP), the MRP 7s and the MRP Colts pilot at Wests Bulldogs Rugby Club in Brisbane.
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Manitou Australia is a subsidiary of the MANITOU GROUP and is responsible for sales, service and support of the Manitou, Gehl & Mustang range of products which service the construction, agriculture and industrial markets across Australia through dedicated network of dealers in approximately 60 locations across Australia.
Products distributed By Manitou Australia include the following: Industrial and warehouse forklifts from 1.5 to 10 tonne capacity, Rough Terrain forklifts, Telescopic Handlers to 40 tonne, Agricultural Farm Loaders, Aerial
Work Platforms to 28m, Truck mounted forklifts, Articulated loaders, Compact Track Loaders, Skid Steer Loaders.