Celebrating our Centenary

A message from CEO, Suellen McCaffrey

Explore our full calendar of Centenary Events and find out how you can join in the celebration.

In 2025, BBM will be marking its 100th year of operation; celebrating a century of facilitating life-changing international work experiences for young people. As part of this significant milestone, we are planning a series of commemorative events and the release of special Centenary memorabilia, to honour our rich history and the countless participants who have contributed to our legacy over the decades.

This will include:

  • Publishing a Centenary Coffee Table Book that will capture and celebrate our rich visual history, and share selected stories from our Little Brothers and Global Footprints Scholars.

  • Designing and releasing our own BBM Australia Postal Stamp.

  • Propogating our own Centenary Rose for purchase; along with other Centenary items, including a custom watch.

  • Commissioning art work.

  • Hosting a Centenary Exhibition at Calmsley Hill City Farm.

  • Hosting a number of BBM Centenary Celebration events, reunions and exhibitions (both mobile and permanent) at museums and other special venues etc.

We have a big year ahead!
Stay tuned for more details about how we will be celebrating this remarkable achievement!

Celebrate BBM’s Centenary with a Timeless Treasure: Our Exclusive Watch Is Now Available to Order

BBM is thrilled to commemorate its Centenary in 2025 by offering an exclusive, limited-edition unisex dress watch. We've partnered with ADINA, one of Australia’s premier watchmakers, to design a stunning timepiece that captures the essence of our legacy.

Pre-Order Your Customised Watch Now

Customise your watch to make it uniquely yours:

  1. Choose Your Strap Colour
    Select from a range of soft leather straps in red, blue, black, tan, brown or pink.

  2. Personalise with an Engraving
    Add a personal touch with an engraving of your name, ship or year:

    • Free engraving: On the back of the watch (please note, it will be small).

    • Plaque engraving: Inside the polished timber box for an additional $30.

Exclusive Pricing for the BBM Legacy Community

This exquisite watch, complete with a polished wooden box, is available to the BBM Legacy Community for just $250 (excluding engraving). In stores, this watch retails for $349, making it an incredible opportunity to own a piece of BBM history at a special price.

Secure Yours Today

Don’t miss this limited-edition opportunity!
📧 Email: legacy@bbm.asn.au

Be part of BBM’s Centenary celebration and carry our legacy into the future!