The 2010 Solutions Outsourced 'Fresh Cut' Conference at Jamberoo Valley came to a close on Sunday morning after what was a wonderfully rewarding and enjoyable experience for all involved.

Following a warm welcome on Friday morning from the local peacock community we soon settled ourselves in and began proceedings.

We experienced a diverse range of hearty discussions and motivational/team-building activities. We even got to break out the paint brushes and unleash our creative forces upon a blank canvas that didn't reside within the confines of Photoshop. Needless to say, the results were outstanding. Brendan from support impressed us all when he demonstrated an aptitude for mixed media artwork, cleverly crafting paper stars to feature upon the wonderful spacescape scene painted by his art team.

In good cheer we saw out the remainder of the weekend enjoying good company and a few quiet beverages, seeing the final night off with a toast to Mark, sincerely delivered by Dominic on behalf of the team for all Mark's efforts in providing for our enjoyment at the conference and for distinction as a motivating force for us all.

Thanks Mark and everyone else for a great weekend!

Check out the full gallery for more photos from the 2010 Solutions Outsourced 'Fresh Cut' Conference here.

Solutions Outsourced had a table at the Mater Dei Foundation Dinner 2010 over the weekend, attended by several staff, clients and local friends. Such an uplifting event, fitting perfectly with the theme of the night, "Light up the world". The night included an Auction to raise money for the school which provides early intervention therapy services for babies, children and young people with an intellectual disability or developmental delay.

A Mother from the school spoke frankly on the night about the positive impact Mater Dei has had on her 16yr old son. The night was really touching to all, particularly for those who haven't had much to do with the school.  There was a surprise on the night - Jimmy Barnes performed with his band playing an eclectic mix of songs (possibly more chilled out than his usual sounds). But nothing could surpass the performance by children from Mater Dei of the song Fireflies by Owl City. During the performance a painting was painted which went up as the final Auction piece. Events such as these are really important for the school as they rely heavily on funding from the public.

We're proud to have been long supporters of the Mater Dei Foundation, especially in this, Mater Dei's 10th anniversary.