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MRI Ascend Silent Auction for The Rise Initiative


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Luxury 3 night winery getaway in Gerringong item
Luxury 3 night winery getaway in Gerringong
$250

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Relax with a luxury 3 night mid week stay at The Crooked River Estate in Gerringong just 90 minutes south of Sydney. You’ll stay in a gorgeous two bedroom villa with vineyard views, private decks and stunning plunge pool. The package includes a wine tasting at Crooked River Winery and paddock to plate dinner Subject to availability Donated by: Roger Lloyd, Crooked River Estate.

https://crookedriverestate.com.au/stay/

Legends of Real Estate Access item
Legends of Real Estate Access
$250

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A money-cannot-buy opportunity to have one-on-one exclusive time to meet with and learn from three legends of real estate. You’ll be able to spend an hour with  Chris Hanley OAM  from First National Byron, the founder of the Rise Initiative and recognised by Elite Agent as the ‘wise father’ of real estate; learn from one of Australia’s most prominent real estate thought leaders John Cunningham,  managing director at Cunninghams RE, and Nick West, chair of the Rise Initiative and director at Nelson Alexander in Melbourne, recognised as one of the most innovative and progressive real estate groups in the country. 

Aboriginal Artwork Created at Ascend item
Aboriginal Artwork Created at Ascend
$250

Starting bid

Invest in your own connection to country with a unique and valuable piece of Aboriginal artwork created on site at the MRI Ascend by Aboriginal artist, Joanne Cassady. Joanne is a self-taught artist and a descendant of the Wiradjuri & Yorta Yorta Nations, located in NSW & VIC. As a professional artist, Joanne fosters cultural awareness through art. Her experience working with adults and children enables her to share personal experiences and culture through workshops and art therapy.

NOTE: The artwork shown in the image is an existing piece created by Joanne as an example of her beautiful work - the actual piece being auctioned will be created by the artist on the day

Please check by the booth to see it the artist in action

Donated by: MRI Software Foundation

Arrive in Style - Rolls Royce Pickup item
Arrive in Style - Rolls Royce Pickup
$250

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Go the full flex and turn up to your next Sydney awards event, or special family function in absolute style with a luxury pickup in a Roll Royce Dawn convertible. The trip includes a one way pick up and drop off within the Sydney-Metro-Hawkesbury area and includes time for photos.

Donated by: Jennifer Whittmann, Bespoke Realty Group and Rise Influencer

Fun Victorian Escape item
Fun Victorian Escape
$100

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Make some memories with a unique stay on the hilariously named Bussy McBusface at Little River, half way between Melbourne and Geelong. Perfect for up to two adults, the converted school bus is a cosy and comfortable space that has been creatively repurposed into charming accommodation for a getaway and has 4.94 stars from 115 reviews on Airbnb Nestled in the middle of a paddock, you can drive right up to the door, be surrounded by trees and enjoy the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Donated by Hayley Mitchell, Rise Influencer and head of Mitchell Property Training


MRI Big Guns Brains Trust Experience item
MRI Big Guns Brains Trust Experience
$250

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Get connected and inject the power of some of the smartest people in proptech into your business with unparalleled access to the MRI Software APAC team. With this experience, you get your choice of a one hour coaching, presentation or consultation session with leaders from the MRI Software team, including Senior Vice President and Executive Managing Director, David Bowie, Senior Director, Ecosystem Strategy, Data & Innovation Dr Sarah Bell, and Vice President of Product, Mark Cohen. Use the time to better understand tech strategies that will empower your business or pitch your product and build your relationship with one of Australia’s biggest proptech ecosystems. Subject to availability

Donated by: MRI Software APAC

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