Fundraising
for the
Animals
Mate’s Gift is dedicated to improving the lives of street and owned dogs in Southeast Asia by funding desexing clinics, providing vital resources, and supporting local animal welfare initiatives to create healthier and more sustainable communities.
Who is Mate?
Mate’s Gift was inspired by Mate, a remarkable dog born in Tangkahan, Sumatra, in 2014. Against all odds, Mate survived early hardships and became a life-changing companion to his mum.
After an arduous journey, he found a loving home in Australia, where his strength and gentle soul touched everyone he met. Though he passed in 2023, Mate’s legacy lives on through our mission to improve the lives of animals in Southeast Asia and beyond. Together, we honour his love and spirit.
Our Team
Meet our dedicated team of passionate animal lovers! We are committed to making a positive impact in the lives of animals through our shared love and compassion. Together, we strive to rescue, rehabilitate, and advocate for those who cannot speak for themselves. Join us in our mission to create a brighter future for all furry friends
Christie Reeves
Founder, Mate's Mum
The heart and driving force behind Mate's Gift.
Natalie Townsend
Graphic Design Guru
Turning ideas into visuals and keeping us looking sharp!
Emma Garnham
The All-Round Hands-On Helper. Ready to jump in wherever needed.
Chris Smith
The Ideas Man and hands on helper. Always thinking,
always doing!
Anne-Maree Amies
Hands on Quiet Achiever
A powerhouse working
in the background.
Sarah-Jane May
The Artist
Bringing creativity and heart to the cause.
Emily Nolan
The Talker & Networker building bridges everywhere
Beni Sitepu
Our Sumatran
Go-To-Guy
Maggie Rice
Social Media Guru
Spreading the
message and keeping
us connected
Pirman Sitepu
Our Sumatran
Go-To-Guy
Kylie Champion
The Quiet Achiever
The one who gets things done behind the scenes
How can you help?
We’re always looking for fun, low-effort fundraiser ideas like this that our supporters can run independently — things that make a big impact without needing hours of our team’s time. These kinds of initiatives help us stay focused on the daily demands of running life-saving programs in Bali and Sumatra.
If you’ve got an idea of your own, we’d love to hear from you!
Our Supporters
