The MPIBS is a safety net which enables our colleagues to be cared for when they need it most but we need your help to continue our work.

WHAT IS THE MPIBS?

It’s your benevolent society.  Founded in 1931 by people working in the motion picture industry, the Society provides financial and emotional support to currently employed, or retired, members of our industry – exhibition, distribution, production or post-production – who have fallen on difficult times and have a genuine need.

WHERE DOES THE MONEY COME FROM?

The Society relies on donations from industry enterprises and individuals, particularly those who make regular yearly donations.  However, as generous as these contributions are, the current level of annual donations needs to increase in order to meet the continuing call on the Society’s funds.

WHAT IS THE LEVEL OF SUPPORT PROVIDED BY THE MPIBS?

There is no set yardstick or formulae.  It all depends on the circumstances of each individual. In addition to individual needs, the MPIBS provides annual “Winter Comfort” and “Christmas Cheer” payments to beneficiaries.

HOW DOES THE SOCIETY ASSESS AND SUPPORT BENEFICIARIES?

Assessments are undertaken in the strictest confidence by the MPIBS Chairman of Investigation & Relief, who recommends to the MPIBS Council a level of support appropriate to the particular needs of the individual.  Financial assistance only supplements government pensions, and may include a quarterly subsidy for gas, electricity and telephone.  The MPIBS can also provide ‘in kind’ support by way of essential medical aids, such as wheel chairs or breathing apparatus, heaters and even TV sets.

HOW LONG DOES THE ASSISTANCE LAST?

For as long as is needed.  Beneficiaries are reviewed carefully and confidentially every 18 months to 2 years to ensure that there has not been any significant change to their circumstances.  Depending on how they are going, their relief payments can be increased, decreased or left at existing levels.

“I commend those who donate to the MPIBS, for without their goodness of heart, life would not be the same.”

MPIBS Recipent

HOW TO DONATE

Select your relevant state:

Please make cheques payable to the Motion Picture Industry Benevolent Society, no abbreviations please.
Donations over $2.00 are tax deductible and can be sent to:

Ross Barnard

Secretary/Treasurer,

The Motion Picture Industry Benevolent Society

7 Keir Avenue

Hurlstone Park NSW 2193

Direct deposits can be made to:

Bank: ANZ
BSB: 012-010
Account Number: 86 43764
Account Name: Motion Picture Industry Benevolent Society
 

Please note – If paying by direct deposit, please e-mail your mailing address to Ross Barnard at barnard_ross@yahoo.com.au so he can send you a receipt for tax purposes.

Please make cheques payable to the MPI Benevolent Association (Queensland) Inc., no abbreviations please.
Donations over $2.00 are tax deductible and can be sent to:

Pat Delaney
Secretary/Treasurer,
Motion Picture Industry Benevolent Association,
P.O. Box 667
STONES CORNER  QLD  4120
Email:
Pat Delaney p.delany1706@gmail.com
or
Helen Kenna helen_kenna@evt.com
 

Direct deposits can be made to:

Bank: ANZ
BSB: 014-015
Account Number: 3628 26811
Account Name: MPIBA
 

Please note –  if paying by direct deposit, please eMail Pat Delaney with your mailing address so a receipt can be forwarded for tax purposes.

Please visit the “Cinema Industry Benevolent Fund of Victoria Inc” website at:

http://www.cibf.org.au

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