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Service ProvidersBelow is a selection of Service Providers that may be able to assist you with a project at your church. They have each been utilised by either the BUV office or the churches. Please contact the relevant company directly for further information on their products and services.
ArchitectsKenneth Edmonds and Associates Pty Ltd is an architecture practice specialising in Community Projects such as facilities for Churches, Schools, Aged Care, Sports Recreation, Child Care, Day Care, Student hostels and Private housing residences. The practice has been commissioned by a number of Baptist Churches and associated schools over 20 years. The most recent completed projects were for the Baptist Churches in St. Kilda, West Preston, Moreland, North Balwyn, Clifton Hill and Collins Street. Mr. Ken Edmonds is a Deacon of the Ashburton Baptist Church and a member of the Baptist World Alliance Commission on Worship and Spirituality. For more information contact: Kenneth Edmonds and Associates Architects Pty Ltd
BHY Architects Pty Ltd specialises in new, refurbishment and heritage projects that create community. This includes designing for the principles of welcome, hospitality and gathering in small groups through to large auditoria, and with spaces designed to engage each specific age group. The practice is also committed to sustainable design at all levels. Projects include Brunswick Baptist Church, Crossway Baptist Church (since 2005), Ocean Grove Baptist Church (the Wave), St Alfred’s Church Blackburn North, RAFT Anglican Church Rowville, Wesley Church Lonsdale Street Melbourne and St Aldates Church Oxford, UK. The practice also carries out projects for schools, care facilities, sports clubs, university buildings, health facilities and residential projects. Fred Batterton, director of BHY, is founder of Keystone Initiatives in Australia, a non-profit organisation that runs occasional seminars for church leaders on matters of mission and property. Fred is listed with Heritage Victoria as an architect specialising in heritage projects. He is a committed Christian and has also carried out research on church/community facilities in USA and UK as well as Australia. The initial site visit or preliminary presentation to a prospective client is carried out without charge within greater Melbourne. All enquiries welcome. For more information contact: Fred Batterton Blinds & AwningsBlind Concepts Pty Ltd would be pleased to offer the Baptist Church's of Victoria special prices and services on all blinds and awning requirements they may require. A minimum of 10% discount on new blinds and awnings is guaranteed. Additional savings would be the 'No Additional Charge' for the removal and disposal of old blinds and awnings being replaced. As a family business striving to provide maximum customer satisfaction, we will ensure at all times that our service benefits the Baptist Church and community. For more information contact: Ralph & Pam Longley
Carpet CleaningIdeal Master Carpet Steam Cleaners Pty Ltd has been an owner operated business since 1981. We are fully insured, competitively priced and have a thorough knowledge of carpet care. Ideal have worked for Vasey, RSLcare, Anglicare, Uniting Church, Retirement Services Australia and Baptist Union of Victoria. For more information contact: John Clarke & Ian Smith
Essential Services MaintenanceSentinel Fire Services Pty Ltd is a Victorian based company incorporated in 1998 and specialising in Essential Services maintenance for Nursing Homes, Aged Care facilities and Churches. We currently maintain all of the Baptcare sites in Victoria along with a number of Baptist Churches. Our services include: Supply & Servicing of Fire Extinguishers, Hose reels, Fire Hydrants, Exit & Emergency lighting , Fire alarm Panels, Smoke detectors, Smoke Alarms, Fire Sprinkler systems, Evacuation systems, Annual fire Audits and all other items listed in the Essential Services manuals provided by BUV. We provide discounts of between 20% to 90% for Churches and are happy to provide advice or quotations as required. We can also assist in carrying out Evacuation Plans and fire equipment training. Sentinel Fire Services Pty Ltd is a member of the FPA and compliant with the Code of Practice. We have all relevant / required insurance including Public & Products Liability insurance of $20,000,000. If you have any queries please contact: Andrew Parker FinanceBaptist Investments & Finance Ltd provides a Charitable Investment Scheme for the raising of capital by offering Debenture Products which are available to any person, Church or organisation to support and expand Baptist denominational ministry throughout Australia. Loans are made available to Churches to purchase property & manses, upgrade & repair buildings and to develop ministries including schools, aged care and community services. Personal loans are also provided to Accredited Baptist Ministers for a ministry purpose. For more information contact: Jeremy Peet
Fleet & Car LeasingACS Fleet Management is a division of Australian Christian Services Pty Ltd, a national financial services company specialising in providing investment, insurance and finance solutions to the church and charity sector. Wholly owned by Australian Christian Churches, we understand the special needs of churches, charities and the government sector. ACS Fleet Management utilises structured finance and competitive pricing with a range of motor vehicle manufacturers in order to deliver excellent fleet management solutions for our clients. We currently have thousands of vehicles under management across Australia and we aim to deliver simple, cost effective, motoring solutions, specialising in the needs of the church, charitable and Government sector. The BUV has a Master Operating Lease with ACS Fleet Management. Please contact them directly for information regarding your eligibility. For more information contact: ACS Fleet Management
Indoor Plant HireThe Frenchams Group conducts the sale or hire, installation and maintenance of interior and exterior plants and plantscaping. Frenchams provide also provide plants for short term special occasions if the need arises. We are happy to provide advice or obligation free quotations at any time regarding the service we provide and the suitability of plants for your church. For more information contact: Alison Bussell
IT SoftwareMicroworx Pty Ltd has negotiated with the major software vendors on behalf of charities to offer you significant savings over commercial prices. These savings are on products from manufacturers such as Microsoft, Symantec, Adobe, Trend Micro, Zone Labs, Kerio, Nuance, Corel, Filemaker, CA, Interact, Quark, Sony, Pinnacle Systems, Camtesia, Scansoft, Epson & others. Benefits for non-profit organisations:
Microworx has specialist, expert knowledge in the charity sector. We understand your specific needs and offer reliable, quality service and great pricing. As part of our service, we regularly provide consultancy on the broader issues of software asset management, licensing compliance, annuity renewals, evaluation of software alternatives, and recommendations for cost effective software acquisition. For further information contact Paul Zarb
Landscaping & MaintenancePlants & Plenty Pty Ltd is based in the Dandenong and travel widely to give personal care to gardens. We can professionally solve all garden issues.
For more information contact: Bruce Gaulke
LegalWhen you’re in need of legal help you need someone you can trust. McCracken & McCracken Lawyers is a compassionate law firm, providing practical and cost effective legal advice.
We also advise churches and other not for profit organisations in legal matters and have offices in Blackburn and the CBD for your convenience. Mr. Stephen Morton is the Baptist Union of Victoria Honorary Legal Advisor and a member of Croydon Hills Baptist Church and the BUV executive Council. For more information contact: Mr. Stephen Morton
Pest ControlM & R Termite Solutions Pty Ltd specialise in termite management providing home or church inspections with full written reports. Free no obligation quotes and 10% discount available for members of the Baptist Union of Victoria. Treatments also available for ants, spiders, bees, wasps and general pest control. All enquiries welcome! For more information contact: Michael O'Connell |
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