Was the theme of the night. James is a very well known radio and TV personality, particularly on the ABC. He has many talents including, holding a law degree before giving up a legal vocation for the even more cut-throat business of being a stand up comedian.

Coincidentally, it was James' show, The New Inventors, on which the "Liberty Swing" was launched and won an episode  to put it in the running for invention of the year. The Children's Hope Foundation provided significant funding to install a Liberty Swing at Beverley Park School. The swing was provided by the Variety Club of Australia, but substantial landscaping and safety equipment was necessary with the installation.

James was a funny and intelligent speaker, and his interview of acting principal, Michelle Laval, who was almost so comfortable in her interviewee role, hat she almost stole the show. Great fun.

Designed for use by disabled children confined to a wheelchair, the swing gives children the opportunity to experience the thrill of a playground swing without the need to leave their wheelchairs. Or as the inventor says:
  "No more sitting on the edge and wondering what it would be like to fly through the air and feel the breeze on their faces."

If you were part of our evening, in any small way, you have helped a very deserving child fly! Thank you.