ChildFund Australia is an independent and non-religious international development organisation that works to reduce or eliminate poverty for children in the developing world.
As a member of the ChildFund Alliance we currently assist more than 15 million children in 55 countries, and are supported by over 55,000 sponsors in Australia alone.
We are a registered charity and fully accredited by the Australian Agency for International Development.
Barnardos has been one of Australia’s most respected children's charities for over 120 years. Each year they help thousands of children and families escape the horror of violence and abuse or the humiliation of neglect, poverty and homelessness.
United Way is committed to strengthening communities across Australia and improving the lives of those in need. We provide vital resources to grassroots communities and organisations who are helping those in need every day.
Did you know:
• 1 in 5 children from low socio-economic backgrounds start their first day of school unprepared with the basics to succeed
• More than a third of all school-leavers aged 15-19 aren’t in further education or employment
• 1 in 4 young people have a mental health disorder and suicide is the leading cause of death for young people aged 15 to 24 in Australia
• Every night 22,000 young people in Australia are homeless
United Way is leading the way to social change in Australia but we can’t do this without our supporters.
Whether you want to give, advocate or volunteer we ask you to get involved to make a real difference.
Variety is dedicated to improving the lives of Australia’s sick, disadvantaged and special needs children. Variety delivers over $1 million every month in urgently needed medical and mobility equipment, learning aids and assistance and other vital support to special kids around the country each year
Help real people in our community with real needs.
Young or old, many struggle with abuse, depression, disability, addiction or homelessness. They desperately need love, compassion and hope for the future.
Since 1812 Wesley Mission has been there to support them. Our 400 programs provide integrated care for more than 220,000 people every year – meeting the needs of the whole person, not just one problem – changing lives for good
Guide Dogs Queensland is proud to be the state’s principal not-for-profit association providing training and support to Queenslanders who are blind or have low vision.
Thanks to community support all services, including Guide Dogs, are provided free of charge.
With help from you, an ‘Everyday Hero’, Queenslanders who are blind or have low vision can look forward to our support and seeing the world through the eyes of a Guide Dog.
CCIA is the only independent medical research institute in Australia dedicated to research into the causes, better treatments, prevention and cure of childhood cancer.
Our Vision is to save lives of all children with cancer and eliminate their suffering.
Our Mission is to be a leader in preventing cancer, to find new ways of curing cancer in children through world-class research, to ensure the best possible quality of life for these children and their families, to share the vision with others and to increase awareness, participation and funding.
Our aim is to support children & youth in need by providing recreation, education & development programs as a foundation for a brighter future.
This is achieved by:
• Providing a stimulating, safe & trusting environment for children & youth
• Providing a broad range of appropriate age, cultural & life skills activities
• Advocating for the proper care & protection of children & youth
• Being a service where cultural diversity, different family circumstances & individual needs are supported
• Providing parent education to assist families to support themselves
• Establishing appropriate community partnerships to enhance service delivery
In Australia today, more than 605,000 children* are living in jobless families. For these children, the effects of their family’s financial disadvantage go beyond the pressures of not having enough money for the basics; it can prevent them from accessing the same educational and life opportunities as their peers.
The Smith Family believes that every child deserves a chance and that circumstances should never limit the achievement of potential. With research showing that education has the power to transform lives, not just minds, the national charity’s Learning for Life program enables disadvantaged children and young people to get the opportunities they need to fully participate in their education and create better futures for themselves.
In 97 communities across Australia, Learning for Life connects students to sponsors whose financial support helps families afford the cost of their children’s essential school items such as uniforms, text books and school excursions. The charity also links disadvantaged young people to local learning opportunities as well as a range of learning support and mentoring programs.
The Smith Family’s work is evidence-led and strengthened by a network of strong partnerships with organisations as well as individual sponsors, donors and volunteers, including the 20,000 members of VIEW Clubs of Australia.
For more information please visit www.thesmithfamily.com.au
*Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (2011) Labour Force Australia: Labour force status and other characteristics of families
An early intervention program for children who are deaf/hearing impaired and their families. The Centre uses cochlear implants/hearing aids combined with Auditory-Verbal Therapy to teach deaf children to listen and speak with clear natural language with the goal to fully integrate these children with the hearing community
The Cerebral Palsy League of Queensland (CPL) is a non-profit organisation that provides vital support and services to over 5,000 children and adults with cerebral palsy and related physical disabilities because we believe everybody has the same right to a fulfilling life.
We provide services every day, at every stage of our clients’ lives and have been doing so for over 60 years in thousands of homes, schools, communities and workplaces across Queensland.
We work alongside our clients to achieve important life milestones like walking, talking, learning, working and living independently through a broad range of services spanning direct personal care, therapies, technologies, equipment and employment. The individualised programs we provide equip our clients to fulfil their passions, participate in their communities, and express their creativity.
Our vision is an inclusive world for all people.
Since 1988, Starlight has brightened the lives of seriously ill and hospitalised children, and their families.
Living with illness or injury can cause enormous strain in the lives of children and their families. Starlight delivers innovative programs designed to make children happy and lift their spirits when they need it most. Starlight brings fun and laughter to children no matter what their illness or where they live.
Every minute of every day a child is admitted to hospital across Australia. Our ultimate goal is to enable each and every child to have access to Starlight programs.
The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation (RCHF) is the fundraising arm of the Royal Children’s Hospital in Brisbane – Queensland’s leading paediatric critical care facility for children.
The Foundation is committed to funding vital medical research to develop faster diagnostic tests, better treatments, vaccines, and cures for the worst illnesses affecting our children. We currently fund research into childhood cancer, burns, nutrition, viruses, infectious diseases, respiratory illnesses, cerebral palsy and telemedicine.
The RCHF also provides support services within the hospital and wider health service district, to help brighten the lives of sick kids and their anxious families.
With your help we can find better treatments and cures for childhood illnesses, and continue the important task of bringing a little wonder to the lives of sick kids and their families.
For more information visit www.workingwonders.com.au.
World Vision Australia is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We are committed to serving the world’s most vulnerable people, regardless of religion, race or gender. For more information, visit worldvision.com.au or call 13 32 40.
Red Cross is committed to rebuilding the lives of those in need. From parenting programs, education, reconnecting families separated by war or natural disaster, right through to providing shelter, food and clean water, the work goes on year in, year out.
By raising money for Red Cross you will help fund this vital work and improve the lives of people in need across Australia and overseas.
One way which you can do this is through fundraising events like Big Cake Bake, where hosting an event is easy and fun to participate in, but most importantly all for a good. Big Cake Bake happens in October – www.bigcakebake.org.au
For more information on events like these, as well as other Red Cross projects and services visit www.redcross.org.au
BoysTown supports children, young people and families to overcome the most severe disadvantages – problems such as abuse, homelessness, long term unemployment and mental illness.
We are committed to inspiring and enabling young people to reach their full potential.
Our services are solution focused, research based and designed to build on the resilience possessed by children and young people. These services include counselling, crisis care, out-of-home care, employment, education and training, parenting programs, youth justice, youth work, social development and life skills.
We exist to change young people’s lives.
Since the 1930s the Brotherhood of St Laurence has been working for an Australia free of poverty through research, services and advocacy. We campaign for change to break the cycle of poverty and develop forward-looking programs for disadvantaged people, which are often then adopted by other community organisations and governments. Visit www.bsl.org.au to find out more about our work.
The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne is the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and provides a full range of clinical services and health promotion and prevention programs for infants through to adolescents.
The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation plays a vital role in providing additional funding to support important research projects and purchase state of the art medical equipment to ensure that every child receives the very best treatment now and into the future.
Through partnership with local churches in more than 26 developing countries around the world, Compassion’s programs give children living in some of the world’s poorest regions the practical help they need, plus the love and support they so often lack. By fundraising for Compassion Australia, you are helping to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name and break the cycle of poverty for the next generation.
If you would like to make a regular donation to Compassion Australia or sponsor a child, please visit our website www.compassion.com.au.
Vision Australia is the leading provider of blindness and low vision services in Australia. We provide essential services and support to children and adults, who are blind or have low vision, at every life stage, enabling them to participate in every part of life they choose.
For more information visit www.visionaustralia.org.
The Children’s Hospital at Westmead is the largest paediatric centre in NSW, providing the most advanced care and treatment options for children from NSW, Australia and across the Pacific Rim.
Established in 1880, The Children’s Hospital at Westmead is a stand-alone public Hospital and registered charity with 3,000 staff working in 150 departments. Over 70,000 sick children and their families are cared for each year in a family-focused, healing environment.
Funded by the NSW Government, The Children’s Hospital at Westmead provides significant enhancements to services aided by the generosity of individual and corporate donors. For more information visit www.chw.edu.au
Make-A-Wish Australia’s mission is to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Since it's establishment in 1985 Make-A-Wish Australia has granted almost 7,000 wishes to Australian children with life-threatening medical conditions.
Funds donated to Make-A-Wish Australia do not accrue to the benefit of Make-A-Wish America, any United States Chapter of Make-A-Wish America, or the children that Make-A-Wish America and its Chapters serve.
Youth Off The Streets offers a continuum of care to young people between the age of 12 - 22 who are chronically homeless, abused, suffering from addiction or in general need of our help. We offer a range of programs including crisis and short term accommodation to long term residential care, counselling, secondary education and rehabilitation. We have extended our services to various communities and regional centres throughout NSW via our Outreach Programs. We also operate a volunteer run food van service each night in Kings Cross.
We have developed these programs in response to the growing needs of our city and regional communities over the past 20 years. Where our young people are in trouble, we will be there.
Please help us help our kids. Thank You.
The Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children (RIDBC) provides a wide range of innovative services and educational programs for children with hearing and/or vision loss.
Over 1000 children with significant vision and/or hearing loss are benefiting from RIDBC’s broad range of tailored services. As well, RIDBC provides vision and hearing screening to more than 2000 babies and children each year. RIDBC supports children from their first weeks of life right through their teenage years.
As well as conducting centres at several locations in Sydney, Newcastle and the Central Coast in NSW, RIDBC provides support services in mainstream schools across Sydney. Through RIDBC Teleschool, RIDBC works extensively with children in regional and remote Australia via in–home videoconferencing. By using the latest communications technology to link deaf children and blind children with RIDBC’s highly specialised staff in Sydney, RIDBC is ensuring disability services are delivered to all Australian families – no matter how remote.
The RIDBC Renwick Centre, in affiliation with the University of Newcastle, conducts world–leading research and offers postgraduate courses in a range of fields relating to the development and education of children with hearing or vision impairment.
RIDBC relies heavily on fundraising and community support to continue to make a difference in the lives of these children.
Founder of the Kirinari Aboriginal Student Hostels, Aboriginal Children’s Advancement Society, supports Aboriginal children and youth in the areas of Education and Progress towards a worthwhile and productive future ensuring the fulfillment of ambition, talent and initiative. A tried and positive contribution to the process of Reconciliation
NAPCAN (National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect) is Australia’s leading advocate for the prevention of child abuse and neglect. NAPCAN’s goal is to bring about the changes necessary in individual and community behavior and in government policy to stop abuse and neglect before it starts.
NAPCAN also works directly with children and young people conducting innovative programs to strengthen protective behaviors build resilience and life skills. NAPCAN also assists ‘at risk’ parents through face-to-face programs and works in local communities building inclusive networks and strengthening local support of children and families.
Here at SIDS and Kids NSW we strive to achieve a future where safe pregnancy, safe birth and safe children are possible for everyone. A bold vision perhaps, but one worth working towards so that every child can grow to achieve their hopes and dreams.
SIDS and Kids NSW provide 24 hour bereavement support for individuals and families who tragically experience the death of their baby or young child during pregnancy, birth, infancy or childhood. This includes miscarriage, stillbirth, sudden infant death (SIDS) or the death of a child for any reason up to 6 years of age.
Over the past 10 years we've helped to reduce the incidence of SIDS by 85%. Its a proud achievement but not enough. We know that more than 2000 babies are stillborn each year across ACT and NSW and an estimated 1 in 5 pregnancies end in miscarriage. With your help we will continue to seek the answers to these mysteries and hopefully see more happy and healthy babies being born.
The Australian Foundation for Disability provides jobs, training and accomodation for over 1,200 people with disability. We operate on the core principle that values people and their differences and encourages all to attaintheir best in life.
The AEIOU Foundation is a charitable organisation dedicated to providing a best-practice, fulltime early intervention and learning program for young children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
High quality early intervention programs like those provided by the AEIOU Foundation are very effective and individually tailored. Since autism is a lifelong disorder and more prevalent than childhood cancer, diabetes and HIV infection combined, assistance from the community is needed to help more children and their families across Australia.
The charity was founded by Dr James Morton and his wife Louise in 2005 when they discovered a lack of effective early intervention therapy for their autistic son, Andrew. They recognised a need for at least 20 hours a week of professional assistance and worked together with other families to establish the award winning AEIOU learning program.
AEIOU’s vision is to ensure every child with autism is provided with the maximum opportunity to reach their potential.
The Humpty Dumpty Foundation has been providing support for children's services since 1996. Humpty buys essential and often life-saving medical equipment for Neonatal Units (Newborn Care) and Paediatric Wards (toddlers and children to 16 years) in hospitals and health service centres across Australia.
In the last five years alone, Humpty has purchased 1,000 pieces of medical equipment, that has helped save the lives of sick and injured children and newborn babies.
The Humpty Dumpty Foundation is a charity that actually makes a difference. It's a charity that helps the most vulnerable people in our community: the children.
Child Friendly Australia works to inspire every Australian to take responsibility for the wellbeing all children by helping us build a child friendly Australia where kids play a part, live well, reach their potential and are free from harm.
When you support Centenary Institute, you’re helping awesome, dedicated scientists fight and beat disease to improve our health. We conduct fundamental research understanding the work of the body’s genes, cells and proteins. Through our connection to RPA and the University of Sydney, we apply all we learn directly to better treat and prevent diseases that affect so many of us. It is our dream to see people live better, longer lives.
Muscular Dystrophy NSW exists to improve the quality of life for people with neuromuscular disorders and their families and carers. We do this through information, support, and direct services. For over 75 years we have been building on the passion and commitment of our founders for improved outcomes for people with neuromuscular disorders. We have also more recently begun building partnerships with other disability service providers to enable us to meet the needs of a broader target group through our partners.
People with neuromuscular disorders and their families face unique challenges and have unique support needs due to the progressive nature of their condition and, in many cases, the certainty of their premature death. The frequent need for ventilators and vulnerability of clients to respiratory conditions also creates challenges for mainstream services.
Asthma Foundation NSW's purpose is to support people living with asthma today and free the community from asthma tomorrow.
The Foundation does this by funding life saving asthma research and providing life changing asthma information and support to people living with asthma and their carers.
Affecting the lungs and digestive system, Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is the most common life-threatening recessive genetic condition in Australia. Children born with CF live with a daily regimen of physical therapy and around 40 enzyme tablets to aid digestion. Whilst there is no cure as yet, average life expectancy has doubled in the last 20 years and is now into the late thirties. CFNSW provides a range of support services and funds vital research through the Australian Cystic Fibrosis Research Trust.
Your support will help CFNSW continue in its mission to improve the quality of life for those with CF and their carers, through the provision of important services including counselling, education, financial assistance, respite and practical support in dealing with the day to day challenges of living with CF.
Over 850 Delta Therapy teams (trained volunteers and their Delta accredited pet dogs) visit children’s and adult hospitals, nursing homes, physical rehabilitation and mental health units in cities and towns from Adelaide through to Townsville.
Northcott Disability Services is one of the state’s leading service providers for people with a broad range of disabilities, supporting 10,000 people with disabilities, their families and carers across NSW and the ACT for over 80 years.
A broad range of programs is provided, from support in the initial diagnosis period and early intervention, through to early childhood development and assisting adults gain employment and independent living skills.
For people with disabilities, the support and services Northcott provides can often mean the difference between a life of isolation and segregation and a life of greater self-reliance and confidence. Support and services are not only directly provided to our clients, but their carers, siblings and the entire family.
StreetWork works to restore the lives of young people (mainly aged 13 to 20) at risk of homelessness, violence, abuse and substance dependency in the Northern region of Sydney. We offer a range of programs that help young people make positive life choices and provide practical support to build self esteem and put lives back on track
Today's scientists for tomorrow's children
The CMRI is an independent research institute which since 1958 has been committed to unlocking the mysteries of children's disease via medical research.
We are a children’s charity run by employees and volunteers who are concerned with the care of children born with or who acquire Childhood Heart Disease (CHD). Our mission is to empower those affected by CHD through support, awareness, research and advocacy. We raise money for the cardiac services at both our NSW children hospitals. We help fund research projects aimed at prevention, detection and early intervention of CHD. We are committed to informing the community of the seriousness and prevalence of heart disease in children.
- 1 in 100 children are born with heart disease
- 6 babies were born with CHD in Australia today
- It is the single most common congenital abnormality in babies
- It is the number one reason children are admitted to intensive care
- Deaths outnumber all other childhood diseases
Lifestart, a registered charity, provides early childhood intervention and school age services to children with additional needs, including Down Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, global developmental delay and rare genetic disorders. Lifestart provides a family centred approach to meeting the needs of children living with disability and their families. It is based on the concept of partnership with children, families and carers to assist and empower them to participate meaningfully and inclusively in our community.
Cerebral Palsy Alliance has been supporting children and adults with cerebral palsy in NSW and the ACT for 65 years.
We rely on the generosity of the community to help us build a better future for people with cerebral palsy. There is no known cure for cerebral palsy and across a life-span, individuals and families are supported with therapy, equipment, employment, respite, the CP Helpline and other programs that make a real difference.
Cure For Life Foundation™ (CFLF) is the largest active fundraiser for brain tumour research and awareness in Australia. CFLF is devoted to saving lives of people suffering from brain tumours, through advances in research and education in neurosurgery
To provide educational opportunities for Aboriginal students
Down Syndrome NSW aims for everyone with Down syndrome to reach their potential and lead full, active lives in the community. We support children and adults with Down syndrome, their parents and families, sharing our experiences, expertise, resources and networks. We provide guidance, social networks, education, camps and other services
TAD provides personalised equipment and advice to people with disabilities and their carers, through innovative solutions and the services of volunteers and staff.
TAD helps people with disabilities rejoin the workforce, participate in sport and recreation, enrol in education or study programs or to simply live more independent lives.
This is done through our Custom Designed Equipment service and through our Computer Support Service.
The FREEDOM WHEELS MODIFIED BIKE SERVICE enables children with disabilities to be given the opportunity to ride a bike for the first time.
CanTeen is the Australian Organisation for Young People Living with Cancer.
CanTeen's mission is to support, develop and empower young people living with cancer. We do this by providing an Australia-wide peer support network for 12-24 year-olds including young people who have been diagnosed with cancer, who have an immediate family member that has been diagnosed with cancer, and young people who had an immediate family member who died from cancer.
Mater Foundation is the philanthropic and community arm of Mater Health Services and Mater Medical Research Institute, harnessing corporate, community and individual support to Mater; to help ensure the half a million babies, children and adults treated in our hospitals each year, have access to exceptional care.
Donations to Mater Foundation fund the purchase of life-saving medical equipment and improve patient facilities, ensure Mater’s world-renowned research team continues to find better ways to diagnose, treat and ultimately cure life-threatening diseases, and develops important health care projects which address unmet community needs.
The Infants’ Home is a registered charity that creates opportunities for young children and their families so they can reach their unique potential.
Every year, we provide early childhood education, early intervention, and family support services to over 1300 children from birth to school age. One-third have additional physical, educational or emotional needs or live in vulnerable circumstances.
For 137 years we have challenged conventional wisdom in protecting children at risk and guiding families as they build the strength, skills and confidence to create a more positive future for themselves.
We are the largest not for profit provider of autism specific services in Australia. We work with more than 10,000 children and adults with autism and their families. But with autism affected one in every 160 people (thats 130,000 nationwide) we know there is so much more we can do. Typically people will autism will have difficulty with communication and social interaction. This can make autism isolating not only for the person with autism but for their families. Autism lasts a lifetime and there is no cure but with the right specialized services the lives of those living with autism can be transformed.
The Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation is the principal fundraising body for the Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick, dedicated to working with the community to improve the quality of life for this and future generations of seriously ill children. We financially support the Hospital to purchase state-of-the-art medical equipment, support life-saving services, and undertake medical and child health research
Very Special Kids is a unique organisation that supports families throughout their experience of caring for children with life-threatening illnesses, from diagnosis through to recovery or bereavement. Such illnesses include cancer, muscular dystrophy and a range of neuro-degenerative, genetic and rare conditions. Sadly, many of these children will not reach adulthood.
The mission of JDRF is to find a cure for type 1 diabetes and its complications through the support of research.
JDRF is the largest non-government funder of type 1 diabetes research in the world.
Epilepsy is the world's most common serious brain disorder currently impacting the lives of over 183,000 Australian's.
It is an unpredictable and often debilitating condition which is estimated to affect up to 2% of the Australian population within their lifetime.
Epilepsy Action Australia provides vital and often life-saving education and support services to children and adults with epilepsy or other seizure disorders across Australia.
Our vision is that all Australians affected by seizures will have the opportunity to live confident lives.
Frontier Services works with Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Outback Australia to overcome the disadvantages of living in remote locations. We provide aged and disabled care, nursing and health clinics, childcare and early childhood education, student accommodation, migrant settlement assistance, pastoral care and volunteers to help out families in need
Learning Links is an Australian charity formed to help children who have disabilities and learning support needs and their families. We provide a range of services including early childhood intervention, literacy and numeracy support and family support and counseling to help children be the best they can be.
The Leukaemia Foundation is the only national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the care and cure of patients and families living with leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma and related blood disorders. The Foundation provides free support such as patient transportation, ‘Home-Away-from-Home’ accommodation close to major hospitals, practical assistance and emotional support. We also fund Australian Research projects who work to uncover new treatments and cures for all blood cancers.
Giant Steps Sydney is a world leading educational facility for children with autism. The program is trans-disciplinary which includes speech, music and occupational therapy. It is a high-level intensive program for children and young people aged 2-18 years of age. The team approach at Giant Steps Sydney provides maximum support to families through the provision of home programs and frequent consultation with parents and carers. All students engage in a full range of activities which are adjusted using a range of autism friendly strategies. As Giant Steps entered its fifteenth year of operation, it became clear that there was a need for autism specific service provision for young adults leaving school. As a result 2009 saw the opening of the GS Community College (GSCC) to address the need for an autism-specific post school options program. The GSCC is based on the principles of the adult community education programs which provide the mainstream adult community with a wide variety of courses for continued learning.
Giant Steps has had remarkable success teaching children with autism to communicate more effectively, integrating them into mainstream schools, helping them develop functional life skills and providing them the opportunity to reach their potential. The additional support offered at Giant Steps Sydney caters specifically to the needs of children with autism thereby enabling our children to achieve milestones previously thought unattainable.
The Alannah and Madeline Foundation is a national charity protecting children from violence and its devastating effects.
The Foundation cares for children who experience or witness serious violence and we run programs which help prevent violence in the lives of children. We advocate for the rights of children and we are a voice against childhood violence. The Alannah and Madeline Foundation's vision is that every child will live in a safe and supportive environment.
Challenge is an early intervention program for teenagers ‘at-risk’. It is an outdoor adventure program, led by trained Christian instructors, combining physical activities, teamwork, personal reflection and follow-up, over an eight-week period. Challenge makes a positive long-term impact, as it challenges young people to take responsibility for their lives
Baptist World Aid Australia works with partners overseas to empower children, families and communities to lift themselves out of poverty. We work through community development activities like child and adult education, health and nutrition training, and income generation activities. We also support our partners in emergency situations and through advocacy
The Inspire Foundation is the organisation behind leading youth mental health service ReachOut.com. Young people’s mental health is one of the biggest challenges of our time: 1 in 4 young Australians have a mental health disorder and suicide is the leading cause of death for young people aged 15 to 24. Inspire helps young people lead happier lives.
Our flagship service ReachOut.com increases young people’s knowledge of mental health and wellbeing, increases their help seeking skills, and ensures that they feel less alone. We provide our services online because it offers young people anonymity; it offers help and support 24 hours a day; it is accessible to young Australians in remote regions; and it allows us to help thousands at any once.
Day of Difference is an Australian charity dedicated to supporting critically injured children and their families during the first weeks of hospitalisation, to achieve the best possible recovery. Ron Delezio is the Founder and Executive Chairman.
The Family Support Program is our flagship initiative that provides vital, practical support to families during the trauma, keeping the family unit strong and providing the best possible environment for recovery.
Medical research has shown that the more positive and empowered a parent can be during the child’s hospitalisation the better chance the child has of recovery. There are also secondary benefits. Divorce and depression are prolific in families of critically injured children.
By supporting parents better, we keep the family unit healthier and improve the quality of life for the child and family after their day of difference.
Our vision is ‘Restoring hope to critically injured children and their families’
The Shepherd Centre has been helping children who are deaf or hearing impaired to learn how to listen and speak for 40 years.
Founded in 1970 with just five families, The Shepherd Centre now helps over 220 families in our five centres across NSW and the ACT. The organisation is recognised as a leader in the field of Auditory-Verbal Therapy, providing assistance to parents of children who are deaf and hearing impaired to develop spoken language, so that they can reach their full potential and be a fully contributing member of the community.
The Shepherd Centre has assisted over 1,500 children and their families over the last 40 years. Ninety per cent of children graduate from The Shepherd Centre and enter mainstream schooling and the vast majority have age-appropriate speech and language.
Support from the community provides almost 75% of the much needed funds to provide these programs to our students. Fundraising for The Shepherd Centre will help us to continue our life-changing work.
Sony Foundation Australia is the charitable arm of the Sony Group of Companies in Australia. Its aim is to capitalise on the unique qualities of Sony to contribute to the Australian community by assisting youth and fostering their talents. Through fundraising and activities, Sony Foundation is affirming the global unifying vision that drives Sony: believe that anything you can imagine, you can make real.
DebRA Australia is a voluntary non-government funded support group that helps individuals and their families with Epidermolysis Bullosa, more commonly known as EB.
An EB person has skin is as fragile as butterflies’ wings so they are affectionately known as “Butterfly Children”. This rare genetically inherited skin disorder is incurable.
CFC ANCOP Australia (formerly trading as GK ANCOP Australia) is a non-profit non-government company established in Australia since 2002. It is involved in promoting self sustainable development in developing countries in the region. The company has an AUSAID accreditation for Overseas Aid Grant Distribution Scheme (OAGDS) and is a registered tax-deductible charity organization with the Australian TAx Office.
CFC ANCOP Australia has established 28 Villages in the Philippines and helped one in Papua New Guinea. It has undertaken assistance to nine (9) other villages in partnership with other organizations in Australia and around the world. It's main priority, currently, is to continue to sustain these villages by providing education and livelihood to its residents.
CFC ANCOP Australia is joining ANCOP's Global Walk around the world with City to Surf. Funds that will be garnered through this event will help in the education of school children in Papua New Guinea and Solomon Island. Couples for Christ organizations in these two countries are the main implementors and administrators of these programs.
Couples for Christ and CFC ANCOP are worldwide organization in over 120 countries.
We’re young. Passionate. Hopelessly idealistic. Ruthlessly pragmatic. Dedicated to achieving incredible change for the worlds most marginalised, oppressed and disadvantaged. We’re 350 volunteer staff all under the age of 26. We’re a movement of 90,000 Australians. We’re Australia’s largest youth run organisation.
We’re young people working together to end global poverty.
We mobilise, we educate, we act. Oaktree runs dynamic, and high impact campaigns, so our government does its fair share. We inspire, equip and empower – building young leaders who have impact. We fundraise incredible amounts of money, and invest it overseas, in education that breaks the cycle of poverty.
The Kids Cancer Project from The Oncology Children’s Foundation (OCF) is an Australian charity dedicated to finding cures for childhood cancers with the lowest survival rates. Almost half of children with these types of cancer lose their battle. This is an outcome that OCF is determined to improve by funding some of Australia’s best childhood cancer researchers.
We are committed to giving every child with cancer the opportunity to grow up and live their dreams.
Find out more information at www.thekidscancerproject.org.au
At Camp Quality we believe in building resilience in the lives of every child living with cancer and their families in Australia. We create an optimistic community for our families through fun therapy and education.
We believe the glass is half full!
We have the utmost respect for the medical profession and cancer research which saves lives every day. But we also believe that caring for sick children goes beyond medication and technology, and that our unique and innovative programs play a crucial role in supporting these children and their families. That’s why our culture and belief in optimistic and resilient behaviours, as well as having fun, is so important to us and lived every day.
WE BELIEVE LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE!
For more information on Camp Quality check out www.campquality.org.au
For over 40 years, Epilepsy Queensland has been assisting Queensland families touched by epilepsy. Services include education, counselling, information services, children’s and family support programs, specialised training programs, support groups and advocacy.
Epilepsy directly affects around 2% (1 in 50) of the population and still remains one of the most misunderstood conditions in today’s society. Approximately 90,000 Queensland children and adults have epilepsy which is more than muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, Parkinson’s disease, motor neurone disease, and several others combined. Anyone can be diagnosed at any age and Epilepsy Queensland helps to replace the fear and uncertainty with knowledge and empowerment.
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), it is doubtful there is any other medical condition so universally neglected due to a combination of social stigma, low profile and lack of resources. WHO recognises epilepsy as the world’s most common serious brain disorder.
Please help us to bring epilepsy out of the shadows and optimise life for people living with epilepsy.
www.epilepsyqueensland.com.au - Phone - 07 3435 5000
Through 25 programs, JewishCare supports older people to continue living intheir own homes, helps people with disabilities to lead fulfilling lives, supports people with mental health issues and helps families in crisis
KidsXpress is a dynamic program for children 4 -14yrs providing creative outlets whilst developing positive, healthy coping mechanisms for the child. Through the therapeutic use of music, art, dance and drama KidsXpress supports children in need to find a healthy and safe way in which to cope with life both now and into their future
UNICEF is the United Nations Children’s Fund and is the world’s leading advocate for children. In response to the East African crisis UNICEF is providing therapeutic food to tackle severe malnutrition, clean water and health services, vaccination campaigns and protection mechanisms for displaced children. UNICEF has saved more children's lives than any other humanitarian organisation and is funded entirely by voluntary donations.
Thank you for selecting the Australian Childhood Foundation as your charity to fundraise for via Everyday Hero. We greatly appreciate your commitment to helping children traumatised by abuse, family violence and neglect. Your support will help provide counselling to these children so that they can recover and go on to lead happy and fulfilled lives.
By supporting the Australian Childhood Foundation, you give back to children the childhoods that abuse and neglect have stolen from them, and show them that they are part of a community that wants them to be happy and safe.
CREATE Foundation is creating a better life for children and young people in care.
With over 35,000 kids in care, CREATE Foundation needs your help now more than ever!
Most children come into care after being neglected or physically abused and through no fault of their own. They often grow up in a series of different foster homes, often missing out on a lot of school and finding it difficult to form close friendships.
When they are older, they experience higher levels of homelessness, drug or alcohol dependence, justice system involvement and early parenthood. CREATE works to change all of this through its programs and support services.
You can help to make a massive difference to the lives of these young people and help turn around these shocking statistics:
• 34.7% were homeless in the first year of leaving care
• 45.5% of boys were involved in the juvenile justice system
• 65% of young people did not complete year 12
• 28.5% were unemployed (national average = 9.7%).
Support CREATE Foundation to create a better life for children and young people in care!
Since 1952, Sunnyfield has successfully helped people with disabilities to lead more independent lives.
Sunnyfield provides care and services to over 1,700 people with disabilities and their families across NSW. Sunnyfield helps people with disabilities achieve their goals, their dreams and live more independent lives within the community.
Our Mission is to enrich the lives of people with disabilities by creating choice, opportunities and independence for them to lead the lives they want. To enable people with disabilities to:
• exercise whole-of-life choices;
• be as independent as they can and want to; and,
• feel and be valued by the community.
40K is a youth led, Australian based non-profit that takes on joint venture projects to reduce poverty in developing communities around the world.
Our maiden project is taking place in India, where we are building a bridging school to provide remedial education to benefit the children of exploited quarry workers in the rural slums around Bangalore. It is our aim that the bridging school will become the central hub for a number of satellite education centres as well as providing health outreach programmes and adult literacy courses to benefit the local community.
YWCA NSW supports vulnerable people all across NSW at times in their life when they need it most, regardless of their age, religion or gender. We help individuals, families and whole communities develop behaviours and skills to not only get through times of crisis but become strong enough for it not to happen again.
Clarke Road School is a NSW Government school for students with moderate and severe intellectual disabilities aged between 4 - 18 years
Raising future leaders for Uganda. Building houses of hope for parentless children.
‘Kids with Cancer Foundation’ is an independent non profit Public Benevolent Institution. Our funds go to help the youngest sufferers of childhood cancer from newborn babies to young teens. We provide direct financial assistance to families with household bills, accommodation and flights etc. Funds are also provided to children’s hospitals for vital equipment along with salaries for: research, doctors, nurses, pharmacists, social workers etc. and capital works to build new or modernize existing oncology day wards.
Childhood illness can have a devastating effect on families. On top of the fear and uncertainty come the practicalities of managing the family when
the child is away in hospital, often for extended periods of time.
At Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®), we provide help and support through a wide range of programs that stretch across the continuum of care – not only accommodation, but also in-hospital support, education programs, health initiatives and financial grants.
We’re committed to helping seriously ill children and their families
across Australia. Together, let’s make the journey to recovery a little easier for everyone.
Kids Helpline is Australia’s only private and confidential, 24-hour telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25 years.
Each week counsellors answer more than 5,500 calls and web contacts from children and young people - often regarding very serious issues:
• Every minute a child reaches out to Kids Helpline
• Seven times a day children contact us about child abuse
• Every day Kids Helpline refers a child to an emergency service to deal with a serious issue like child abuse or self harm.
Kids Helpline relies on community support to keep counsellors on the line.
Your support truly does save lives.
For more than 25 years, Crohn’s & Colitis Australia™ has been making life more liveable for more than 70,000 Australian men, women and children living with these chronic illnesses.
Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis can be diagnosed at any age, though it is most commonly diagnosed in people aged between 15 - 35 years when education, career and family building are at a peak.
While we invest in research and wait for a cure for inflammatory bowel disease, CCA will continue to advocate for world best treatments and health services for those living with Crohn’s and colitis. Through our programs we offer education and support for Australia’s growing Crohn’s and colitis community. Importantly, our services are offered free of charge. As we receive no funding from government sources, we rely on the generosity of volunteers, donors and community fundraising to continue our work.
Please note that donations over $200 are normally acknowledged in our magazine and annual report. Please advise us if you do not wish your donation to be publicly acknowledged by phoning us on 1800 138 029 or email admin@crohnsandcolitis.com.au
Make a Difference provides financial and mentoring support to children and their families in severe hardship in Sydney with a focus on those dealing with mental illness. We are a 'charity of last resort', only becoming involved if no other organisation can assist. No-one in the charity is paid. All donations go directly to clients.
ParaQuad NSW exists to support people with a spinal cord injury (SCI) in achieving their choices in life. Since 1961 ParaQuad NSW has provided specialised services and support that aims to meet the needs of people with a SCI and their families at every stage of life, promoting and encouraging rehabilitation, getting back into the community and independence. ParaQuad NSW works to actively tailor services to individual requirements and cultural needs. Services include free primary health care for anyone with an acquired spinal cord injury, community education and training, daily personal care service for people with a high level disability, scholarships and return to work program and specialised long term, respite and transitional accommodation. For more information visit www.paraquad.org.au.
Coptic Orphans Australia cares for orphans and vulnerable children in Egypt by providing all basic needs, health care, education and housing.
Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy provide the unique gift of music therapy to those in need, including children and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities. Music therapy uses the power of music to help people attain health and well-being, and/or help them improve their quality of life
Sailability Australia's key objective is to encourage and facilitate sailing and boating throughout Australia for people with disabilities in social, recreational and competitive activities
The primary aim of the Foundation is to support people with Haemophilia and associated bleeding disorders and their families, and those affected by blood borne viruses as a result of the use of blood products necessary for treatment.
W.Y.I founded in Australia in 1988 by the late Robert Hoey, is an international development organization
We are committed to:
Creating innovative and exciting opportunities for people to live life passionately and contribute to the global community.
Enhancing quality of life, strengthening communities and reducing poverty through sustainable development projects
The Matilda Rose Early Intervention Centre (MREIC) provides early intervention and transition to school programs for children with hearing loss coupled with other special needs
The Batten Disease Association (Batten Disease Support & Research Assoc. Inc. Australian Chapter) aims to assist and support children affected by the fatal, incurable and genetic – Batten Disease:
* To provide a parent communication network, information and emotional support to families of persons affected by Batten Disease;
* Act as a national registry for NCL researchers throughout the world and endeavour to support their work;
* Maximise the opportunities of persons affected by Batten disease;
* Educate all concerned about the special needs required.
Kids of Macarthur Health Foundation aims to raise funds to purchase paediatric medical equipment for the five paediatric units at Camden and Campbelltown Hospital. Funds are also used to support numerous children's community health programs and provide additional support for the region's community health centres. All equipment purchased is in addition to government expenditure. In some instances equipment purchased has eliminated the need for parents with sick children to travel outside the region to receive specialist care or treatment. Kids of Macarthur Health Foundation purchases equipment that allows local children to be treated right here in Macarthur - close to home. Our children - Our future.
"Where we cannot add years to life, we add life to years. But only with your help".
Bear Cottage is the only children's hospice in NSW and provide support, respite and end of life care for terminally ill children and their families. Located on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, Bear Cottage is a medically supported home away from home.
At Bear Cottage our special children find love, care, laughter, fun and support. This holistic approach is achieved through regular respite, specialised camps, end-of-life care, bereavement support and much more.
Bear Cottage is there for every child, parent, or family who needs us and they will never have to pay a cent. But there is a cost. It's currently costs more then $2.3 million a year to keep our doors open and this is raised entirely through the generosity of people like you.
Thank you for helping us to provide a little happiness today.
The Peer Support Program equips students with the protective skills required to deal with life's adversities in an emotionally healthy way. The Peer Support Program develops resilient young people with a strong sense of Self. Young people who are confident in themselves and who have a positive view of what the future holds for them. The Peer Support Program is based on the belief that prevention is better than cure. Operating within the school environment the Peer Support Program gives young people the confidence to make positive healthy choices about life and relationships
Cystic Fibrosis Queensland (CFQ) is a not-for-profit organisation, which provides essential services to all Queenslanders affected by cystic fibrosis (CF) and their families.
The comprehensive services encompass counselling, financial support for medical requirements, support through medical treatment, funding for educational programs and accommodation for those visiting Brisbane.
Like many other not for profit organisations, CFQ relies heavily on the generosity of the public to help us to fund our programs. We only receive a small percentage of funds from the State Government.
We are therefore very appreciative that you have chosen Cystic Fibrosis Queensland as the beneficiary of your fundraising activity. The funds that you raise will be directed towards the support services we provide for children and adults affected by cystic fibrosis.
SIDS and Kids is dedicated to saving the lives of babies and children during pregnancy, birth, infancy and childhood and to supporting bereaved families.
We deliver on our vision through world class research; evidence based education and bereavement support; and advocacy.
I-India Project Australia cares for some of the world's most unfortunate - India's street children. Through education and training, our project rescues children from abject poverty and hopelessness and gives them a brighter future. Please help us build "Jhag Children's Village". It will include a Shelter Home, School and Vocational Training Centre.
The Centre for Cerebral Palsy is a leading disability service provider whose aim is to provide a range of services to enhance the quality of life of children and adults living with CP.
To continue our work, we need the support of the wider community. Make a donation today and support one of our Champions who are raising funds for equipment and programmes that are close to their heart.
Donate to a Champion today and send them a message of encouragement. They'll love it!!
All donations over $2 are tax deductible.
Are you, or do you know someone, doing febfast 'unofficially'? Whilst it's great to see people enjoying the challenge of going a month grog-free, unless you've registered you're not really doing febfast.
We'd love your 'official' support. The good news is it's not too late to get involved in febfast. It's pretty easy too: there's no full blown sign up involved. In fact, all unofficial febfasters need to do is use our bartab-o-meter to answer this doozy of a question: 'How much do I spend on alcohol?'
Check it out yourself. Like us, you might be surprised at how much you spend.
www.febfast.org.au/bartabometer
The Good Friday Appeal is the public face of fundraising for Victoria’s Royal Children’s Hospital. It has provided more than $211 million to the hospital since the Appeal began in 1931. 90 cents in every dollar raised is used by The Royal Children’s Hospital to purchase medical equipment and to fund research.
Giving on Good Friday – ‘that they may grow’ is a Victorian tradition, with television sets tuned in to the 18 hour long telethon; perhaps for the chance to hear a special donation read out, or to learn of the miracles that happen at the hospital. It is all about helping those who are our smallest and most vulnerable.
The great strength of the Appeal lies with the thousands of people from all walks of life, who volunteer their time, expertise and creativity to organise fundraising activities throughout the year.
It is a non denominational, non political organisation that exists solely to raise funds for The Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne.
Plan is one of the oldest and largest children’s development organisations that works to empower communities to overcome poverty. By actively involving children and working at the grassroots with no religious or political agenda, we unite and inspire people around the globe to transform the world for children.
Good Beginnings is a national charity building better outcomes for children in vulnerable communities through effective early intervention programs. Without intervention, vulnerable children slip through the cracks every day. You can help build better futures for these children by donating today or organising a fundraising event.
Public school principals across NSW nominate 6-15 year-olds for a twelve-day stay at Stewart House. These children need a break from their regular schooling and family commitments for any number of personal reasons. 1800 children visit Stewart House each year. Stewart House has been providing this care since 1931. Stewart House relies on donations to continue to provide this vital service and needs $2.5 million dollars each year.
Our mission is to improve the quality of life of children with cancer and their families by providing a range of practical support services and education resources to assist families presently confronting the challenge of children's cancer.
Variety Queensland empowers Queensland children who are sick, disadvantaged or have special needs to live, laugh and learn. Variety receives requests for over $250,000 worth of urgently needed medical and mobility equipment, learning aids and other vital support each month. Variety receives no government funding and relies on the generous support of donors, volunteers and corporations to meet the demand for life changing equipment for children in need.
Cystic Fibrosis SA is dedicated to providing support and assistance to children, young adults and families affected by this serious genetic condition. We are not government funded, so we rely on donations and other fundraising activities to support our important work.
The KIDS Foundation is a not for profit, health promotion charity dedicated to childhood injury prevention and injury recovery. Through KIDS Foundation programs we prevent injuries, save lives and support seriously injured children.
Life Education is a charity providing positive, preventative drug and health education programs which motivate, encourage and empower young people to make smart life choices for a healthy future, free from the harms associated with drug misuse.
Through our Mobile Learning Centres our programs reach over 620,000 Australian primary and high school students each year.
Mindd Foundation promotes effective integrative healthcare for children with ADHD, allergies, asthma, diabetes, autism and more with a focus on drug-free, nutritional solutions. Integrative care focuses on treating the individual by supporting digestive health, nutrient intake, detox (food additives and environment), allergy elimination, exercise and a positive outlook. Many children our clinicians see lose their ADHD symptoms simply by eliminating foods they are "allergic" to.
Everything we do at Muscular Dystrophy Western Australia is focused on improving the quality of life for Western Australians with muscular dystrophy, supporting those who care for people with muscular dystrophy and funding research into treatments and ultimately, a cure for this devastating disease.
Western Australians living with muscular dystrophy face daily challenges – their muscles waste away which steals their independence, they are confined to electric wheelchairs because they can no longer walk, and each day, it becomes more difficult for them to breathe.
HeartKids is a support group for families of children with heart disease, be it congenital or acquired.
We started as voluntary group of parents and individuals dealing with and concerned about the day to day realities of raising and caring for children with cardiac conditions, and sometimes dealing with the loss of a child. We have grown to an organisation of some strength with a presence in almost every state of Australia, as well as a National body – HeartKids Australia.
HeartKids offer families an opportunity to share common anxieties and challenges. We arrange, where possible, to meet with other families affected by the impact of life with a child with a cardiac condition and to create a ‘network of support’ for all families. With the help of members, sponsors and friends, HeartKids has been able to assist the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne by way of donations of money, equipment and research grants.
As well as offering support to families, our aim is to increase awareness in the general community and corporate sector about the high incidence of congenital heart defects and its ongoing consequences.
"6 babies were born with heart disease today in Australia"
"More than 4 young Australians will die this week as a result of congenital heart disease"
Will you help to save them?
At Kids Under Cover, we believe every young person has the right to a secure and stable home and a sound education; we work to make this belief a reality.
We focus on preventing young people from becoming homeless and where possible keeping families together by raising funds to construct purpose-built demountable studios in the grounds of the family/carer’s home. In partnership with our Community Service Organisation members, young people receive the ongoing support they so desperately need.
Our ultimate aim is for young people to stay connected with family, school and community.
Young people living in a Kids Under Cover studio are offered the opportunity to pursue their educational and training goals via our Scholarship Scheme. The scheme provides financial support to help young people continue their education and develop skills and knowledge in their chosen field so they may become contributing members of the community.
The Epilepsy Foundation of Victoria is Victoria's premier consumer support agency for all people living with epilepsy. The Epilepsy Foundation of Victoria is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of people living with epilepsy through information, education, advocacy, support services and research.
We work with children, young people and adults with epilepsy so that they:
• experience increased self-esteem and connectedness
• experience better educational outcomes
• have increased opportunities to participate in community life
• have knowledge and skills to achieve their own wellbeing
• have access to support services and learning opportunities
We want families and support networks of people with epilepsy to:
• be confident and knowledgeable
• have access to opportunities for support and networking
• have access to learning opportunities
In our ideal world, the community:
• provides increased opportunities for participation
• gives people living with epilepsy a national voice
• responds to the needs and aspirations of people living with epilepsy
• understands epilepsy
• affirms people living with epilepsy as valued members
Cara supports over 500 children, teenagers and adults with a disability, along with their families and carers.
Our accommodation services provide people with a disability with the opportunity to live independently in the community.
Through Cara’s respite services, families and individuals who care for people with disabilities are offered the opportunity to take a break from the demands of full-time caring.
Cara is located across metropolitan Adelaide, at Gawler, Mount Barker, Murray Bridge, Port Pirie and Port Augusta.
ANGLICARE's vision is lives changing and communities growing by care through Jesus Christ. Every year ANGLICARE services reach out to thousands of people in the Sydney, Illawarra and surrounding regions to provide support, assistance, advice and advocacy.
Our work includes caring for children and young people, families, the aged, people with disabilities and those who are vulnerable or at risk in our communities.
Help us give the care that changes lives.
The Learning for Life Autism Centre aims to subsidise intensive early intervention (Applied Behavioural Analysis) programs for as many children as funds can be raised. Programs to teach preschool children on the autism spectrum to communicate, play, interact, develop independent life skills and "learn to learn".
Diabetes Australia - Vic is the peak consumer body and leading charity representing all people with diabetes in Victoria. Our purpose is to minimise the impact of diabetes in the community, to help all people affected by diabetes, and to contribute to the search for a cure.
SIDS and Kids Victoria provides bereavement support to those affected by the death of a child who has died suddenly and unexpectedly from 20 weeks gestation to six years of age (and up to 18 in regional areas), regardless of the cause of death. Services are free of charge. We are funded primarily by the community, receiving less than 1% from government funding.
EW Tipping Foundation provides support services to people with disability, families, carers and older people across Victoria.
Our vision is: independence, choice and community for all.
We work to achieve this vision for all people, regardless of ability or circumstance; and to change community attitudes so that disability and community inclusion are an accepted, everyday part of our society.
Australia's CEO Challenge works for a world where homes are places full of love, peace and safety. We do this by working with corporate Australia to change our world and stop domestic and family violence through education, awareness and being involved.
One in three women in Australia experience violence in their relationship, and over 30,000 kids accompany their mother to a refuge each year. We create innovative partnerships between business and refuges to make sure these women and children get the care and support they need.
We target CEOs because they are opinion leaders who can instigate real change - what they think and do influences staff, suppliers, customers and the community to say no to violence.
Children First Foundation was established to support the humanitarian work of Moira Kelly, AO. The Foundation's mission is to provide a safe haven for children, irrespective of race or creed, who are in need of medical or emotional support.
The Foundation has programs aimed at assisting children, both in Australia and overseas.
CPEC is acknowledged as a world leader in providing specialist education programs for children with cerebral palsy. The CPEC professional staff who work at the Centre in Glen Waverley are renowned internationally as the best in their field.
It costs around $19,000 per child per year to receive eight hours of service per week for 40 weeks. CPEC receives nearly $7,200 per child for the year from the State Government. The $12,000 shortfall is offset by the families who pay fees, do fundraising and seek donations. Funds raised are for their babies programs and school children’s education services. CPEC has recently extended their existing building to provide their State Government endorsed education and training courses for teachers and therapists throughout Australia.
Since 2007, and including this year, CPEC will have provided over 1,100 volunteers to support the Melbourne Marathon and runners. For more information go to www.cpec.org.au
Berry Street is the largest child and family welfare organisation in Victoria. Each year we help thousands of children recover from the devastating effects of family violence, abuse and neglect.
Berry Street never gives up doing whatever it takes for the kids in our care because we believe that all children should have a good childhood, growing up feeling safe, nurtured and with hope for the future.
For over 130 years we have been giving these kids a chance. We need your help to continue.
As an umbrella charity assisting not only individual children but many other charitable organisations and hospitals, Variety SA, The Children's Charity is dedicated to raising funds to inspire hope and enrich the lives of children in need under 18 years of age. We do this through the provision of equipment, facilities and life experiences.
bestchance is a not for profit organisation whose programs assist children with learning difficulties, mums experiencing post-natal depression or isolated from family support, disadvantaged adults requiring retraining to secure employment, young children with social, emotional and behavioural problems and crisis support.
In partnership with families, other providers and the community to improve the linguistic, educational and social outcomes of deaf children by promoting innovative early intervention services, research and advocacy.
Broadmeadows UnitingCare has been operating within the region of Hume for the past 36 years. A 'quiet achiever', advocating, supporting, counselling and nurturing the members in those communities who are financially and socially-disadvantaged, those who are least able to advocate for themselves, by themselves.
The Mirabel Foundation was established in 1998 to assist children who have been orphaned or abandoned due to parental illicit drug use and are now in the care of extended family. Mirabel believes that every child deserves a childhood and our mission is to break the destructive cycle of addiction.
Kids Cancer Research Trust raises funds to:
Support hospitals to purchase equipment;
Fund programs in scientific and medical research, fellowships and scholarships;
Provide financial assistance for better treatment options and therapeutic outcomes;
Provide quality accommodation for patients and families; and
Increase awareness of prevention measures.
We are the home away from home for families of seriously ill children being treated at the Children's Hospital Westmead.
There are few families in South Australia whose lives have not been touched by the Women’s and Children’s Hospital. As its official foundation, we rely on generous corporate and community support to provide the very best care for the babies, children and women at the WCH.
The role of the WCH Foundation is to transform competent care into extraordinary care.
The focus is on the provision of excellence in each hospital key area - whether through funding ground-breaking research projects leading to childhood disease cures, or by engaging the brightest medical science minds that our State has to offer to constantly improve upon treatments. We purchase state-of-the-art equipment that provides faster, more thorough diagnoses for our sick children. We are also committed to providing the very best facilities for the patients of the WCH and their families.
As the only charity that fundraises exclusively for the entire hospital, the WCH Foundation is in a unique position to make a real difference to the lives of sick and injured children in South Australia.
More than $20 million has been raised in the last six years for the benefit of the thousands of children and women who use the Hospital each year.
Thank you for helping us make the difference!
The Steve Waugh Foundation is committed to a coordinated approach to the service, identification, treatment and research of rare diseases to improve the quality of life of children affected by rare diseases (0-25 years of age).
We strive to improve the quality of life for children and families affected by rare diseases.
The rare disease patient is the orphan of the health system, often without diagnosis, without treatment, without research and therefore, without reason to hope.
Families and carers of children with rare diseases experience significant psychological stress due to social isolation, unemployment, diagnostic delays, lack of information and difficulty accessing appropriate health care.
The Steve Waugh Foundation is working to help change things for children with a rare disease by giving hope, providing medicine, equipment and treatment, supporting education and research, partnering with other like agencies and organisations as well as supporting specific projects and programs. The Foundation has already supported over 400 families through generous donations from our Patrons, corporate partners and supporters.
We invite you to join the Steve Waugh Foundation to give our children with a rare disease and their families ‘somewhere to turn’.
The goal of Perfect Spirit Association is to make a difference in the lives of families caring for a child with a brain injury. To achieve this, Perfect Spirit Association aims to increase awareness of alternative therapy options and support fundraising so these precious children can reach for the stars.
FSHD Global Research Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to finding a treatment and cure for FSHD (Fascioscapulohumeral Dystrophy).
A 2009 study by Orphanet entitled ‘Prevalence of rare diseases: A bibliographic Study' lists FSHD as one of the most prevalent forms of muscular dystrophy.
Our mission is to increase the rate of global research into FSHD as well as encourage significant global fund-raising to support these research projects.
FSHD Global Research Foundation is currently funding 17 programs in 6 countries. Details can be found on http://www.fshdglobal.org.
Redkite supports children, young people and their families through cancer by providing real and practical support through the cancer journey – from the very moment of diagnosis, throughout treatment and when families return home to their community.
Redkite’s vital services include emotional, financial and educational support for the whole family.
Learning Connections is an initiative of The Children's Connection Ltd, to provide treatment for children with learning difficulties, attention disorders, behavioural problems and developmental delay.
The SMILE Foundation is a groundbreaking national charity that was established in 2007 to improve the quality of life of children with a rare disease or condition. SMILE provides financial assistance to families of affected children as well as supporting research relating to rare childhood medical conditions.
SMILE is also committed to raising awareness of rare childhood diseases, an area which in the past has often been sadly overlooked. In Australia today there are over 9,000 rare diseases affecting a staggering 1.2 million Australians including 400,000 children.
The SMILE Foundation makes a real impact on and lasting difference to the lives of kids with rare diseases through its Family Relief Program. To date, SMILE has given over 500 grants to Australian families who often don’t receive any other financial help.
Down Syndrome Society SA is a Not for Profit organisation enriching the lives of people with Down syndrome.
Our primary mission is to promote &/or provide specific programs, services & resources which improve the health & well-being, education, personal development, employment opportunities, & recreational & lifestyle options of people with Down syndrome.
6 babies will be born today with Childhood Heart Disease (CHD). It is the most common birth abnormality and the leading cause of death in young children in Australia under the age of 5, accounting for more than 30% of all childhood deaths. CHD takes more lives than all other childhood diseases combined. HeartKids SA provide support to children who are born with or acquire CHD, many of whom undergo life-giving heart surgery. We strive to bring hope and understanding to their families as they navigate their way through very difficult journeys.
Asperger Services Australia (Asperger's Syndrome Support Network Queensland Inc) is a volunteer not for profit organisation supporting families, individuals, schools professionals, and service providers.
• Free professional information and referral services.
• Large lending resource library is available to financial members.
• Regular conferences, seminars and workshops are held during the year
• Support groups in various locations hold regular monthly support meetings, including a 40+ group, young adult group and computer club.
More than one child each week in South Australia, is diagnosed with cancer. The Childhood Cancer Association is South Australia’s key childhood cancer support organisation, dedicated to providing ongoing and practical ‘hands on’ support to children with cancer, and their families. A range of vital services and support is provided including: free accommodation for country families, respite accommodation for all families, daily hospital visiting, childminding services, financial assistance, educational assistance, sibling support, counselling services, bereavement support, and funding for research into childhood cancer.
Since opening in November 1990, Ronald McDonald House Perth has provided ‘a home away from home’ to more than 3000 rural families with a child undergoing treatment for cancer or other serious illnesses at Princess Margaret Hospital.
When families have to travel far from home to receive specialized medical care for their sick child, seeking accommodation in an unfamiliar place only adds to their stress and anxiety.
Treatments can sometimes take weeks, months or even years and children need their families close by for comfort and reassurance. Though there is no place like home, Ronald McDonald House strives to provide a safe and comfortable environment where the whole family can stay together for the duration of treatment.
HONKS! - Haematology & Oncology Kids- proudly supporting the Women's & Children's Hospital. HONKS! consist of a group of family, friends and community supporters of children being treated for cancer and blood disorders at the Adelaide Women's & Children's Hospital. We aim to support patients and their families by providing home comforts for the Brookman Ward, and research and training opportunities for staff.
Murdoch Childrens Research Institute is the largest and most prestigious child health research institute in Australia. Our team of over 1000 researchers conducts world class research into conditions such as mental health, heart disease, obesity, allergies, diabetes and premature birth to help kids live happier, healthier lives.
SIDS and Kids South Australia supports families who have experienced the sudden unexpected death of their baby or young child during pregnancy, birth and infancy, including the experience of stillbirth, neonatal death and the death of a child up to six years of age. Also, providing safe sleeping information to health care professionals and community organisations.
Fostering Friends is a volunteer support program run by Fostering Young Lives, providing invaluable support to children and young people in care as well as their carers. A Fostering Friend is someone who enjoys spending time with foster children or young people in a voluntary capacity. There are more than 16 000 children in NSW who can't live with their birth parents. Fostering Young Lives finds safe and nurturing homes for these children and provides additional services such as Fostering Friends to support them and their carers. To learn more phone 02 9900 1700 or visit www.fosterchild.org.au
Fostering Young Lives is run by The Benevolent Society - an independent, non-religious, non-profit organisation. For nearly 200 years we have worked with people and communities to help them out of disadvantage, advocating to make Australia a fairer, safer place for all where everyone feels they belong. In the past year we provided support to more than 31 000 people in NSW and Queensland. To find out more visit www.bensoc.org.au
The Benevolent Society is an independent, non-religious, non-profit organisation. For nearly 200 years we have worked with people and communities to help them out of disadvantage, advocating to make Australia a fairer, safer place for all where everyone feels they belong.
In the past year we provided support to more than 31 000 people in NSW and Queensland.
The Cora Barclay Centre provides vibrant and innovative family focused services for infants, children and students who are deaf aged 0-18 years, forty percent of whom have additional disabilities. Highly qualified therapists provide auditory verbal therapy facilitating audition, speech and language development. Services include early intervention; support for school students; audiology and cochlear implant clinic, family counsellor and a youth mentoring and training program. The Centre has an international reputation for its service provision and has won national and international awards.
NETS - the Newborn and paediatric Emergency Transport Service is a mobile intensive care service which goes beyond the walls of an intensive care unit to deliver acute health care to children in over 200 hospitals across NSW and the ACT.
This innovative model of care includes retrieval specialists coordinating medical advice from tertiary hospitals in parallel with deployment of specialist teams by road and air ambulance to treat, stabilise and transport critically ill or injured newborns and children up to the age of 16 years.
The Pyjama Foundation offers a learning-based mentoring program free-of-charge to children in foster care. Volunteer Pyjama Angels are matched with a child and visit them once a week to read books aloud, play educational games, and engage in other fun, learning-based activities.
Usually children entering care have a traumatic background. Their early lives have been about survival, and they have missed out on many of the positive aspects of childhood most Australian children experience.
The Pyjama Foundation is helping to break this cycle of disadvantage.
One By One Foundation acts as a rallying point for charitable donations made by Amway of Australia and Amway independent business owners. The Foundation's chosen cause for 2007 and 2008 is "Freedom Wheels" which operated under the oversight of Technical Aid for the Disabled, a registered charity.
The Leukaemia Foundation of Queensland is a not-for-profit organisation focused on the care and support of patients and their families living with leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma and related blood disorders.
The Foundation provides counselling, accommodation, transportation and practical assistance for patients and their families - free of charge.
The Leukaemia Foundation also funds cutting-edge medical research seeking better treatments, higher survival rates and hopefully cures.
The Foundation receives no ongoing government funding.
MontroseAccess provides therapy, recreation and respite services to over 600 children and young adults with physical disabilities and their families throughout Queensland.
Who do we help?
MontroseAccess' clients age from babies to young adults, who have physically disabling conditions of varying severity. The most prevalent conditions we support are:
- Neuromuscular condition
- Juvenile Arthritus
- Aquired Brain Injury
- Arthrogryposis
- Congenital and aquired bone and joint conditions.
MontroseAccess is unique in that we also provide support for clients with rare or undiagnosed conditions. For many of these families we are the only source of assistance and support.
www.montroseaccess.org.au
Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation raises funds for vital equipment, research and services for Princess Margaret Hospital for Children. This extra level of care for sick and injured children is made possible by the generous Western Australian community.
Foundation21 seeks to enhance and support existing services and to raise the public's awareness of Down Syndrome in our community. At present, our focus is providing funding for speech therapy. We chose the name 'foundation21' to reflect that individuals with Down Syndrome have an extra copy of chromosome21.
ACT for Kids is an Australian not-for-profit organisation that works to treat and prevent child abuse and neglect.
We provide free services to children who have experienced abuse and neglect and support at risk families to ensure all children have the safe and happy childhood they deserve.
To learn more about ACT for Kids visit www.actforkids.com.au
Children are the inspiration behind Little Heroes Foundation and it seems only fitting that they be the primary recipients of the Charity allocations.
As a result we are constantly considering projects towards which we are able to direct our funding. We concentrate primarily upon urgently needed medical facilities and 'Life After Diagnosis' family support programs relative to childhood cancer and serious illness.
Our mission is to identify individual requirements; provide information and advice; recommend service providers; advocate for individual needs; so that every critical ill child is provided with the opportunity to lead a healthy and happy life.
SIDS and Kids Queensland provide bereavement and support services to families and anyone that has been affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a baby (from 20 weeks gestation) or a child to 6 years of age.
Additionally we provide education into communities throughout Queensland on safe sleeping, facilitate support groups, provide advocacy on behalf of parents and lifesaving research into SIDS.
Novita provides essential therapy, equipment, family support and specialist services to more than 2,000 children with disabilities and special needs - and through its broader work with families and communities, has a direct impact on thousands of South Australians.
At Novita, everything we do is with the purpose of connecting kids with their worlds – at home, at school, and in the playground.
Our team of expert staff includes occupational therapists, speech pathologists, psychologists, social workers and physiotherapists, who work together with families to give Novita’s children the best start to life possible.
Your support helps Novita to carry out its life-changing work which has been going on for more than 70 years in South Australia.
The Centre for Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders (CCC&BD) at the Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick is an internationally recognised centre of excellence that has been caring for patients from Sydney, NSW and further afield for over 50 years. Our team is dedicated to finding new ways of treating and curing children with cancer. We conduct vital research into novel anticancer drugs, making survivors healthier, and improving the psychological health of children and their families treated by us. Childhood cancer is still the second most common cause of death in children. Whilst we can cure 80% of children with cancer, this comes at some physical and psychological cost to the child and their family. Our team remain dedicated to continuing improvements in both cure rates and the quality of life for affected children and their families, and continue to strive to reach our goal of 100% cure. We need your help to reach our goals!
Cystic Fibrosis ACT is dedicated to providing support and assistance to children, young adults and families with CF living in the ACT and surrounding regions. We rely on donations and other fundraising activities to support our vital work in providing financial and emotional support to CF sufferers.
The Bone Growth Foundation (BGF) funds research and treatments to help children to grow up straight and strong. The Foundation has been established in SA since 1991 and now funds research throughout the country hoping to improve the quality of life of up to one quarter of a million Aussie kids.
TLC for kids provides immediate distractions and urgent attention for sick children and their families, at a time when it is needed the most. Our aim is to put smiles back on sick kids faces in shortest possible time.
The ACMF is committed to giving every disadvantaged child in Australia the opportunity to experience the benefits of a music education. The ACMF is a not-for-profit organisation that raises funds for music programs for disadvantaged and Indigenous youth across Australia.
Did you know….
• Over 75% of public schools in Australia no longer have a specialist music teacher
• Research has proven music can be a pro-social alternative to a cycle of anti social behaviour reaching those who have become ‘disengaged’, improving motivation, self-discipline, communication and enhance learning skills.
• Many of the children the ACMF deals with have suffered severe physical and emotional abuse almost impossible to comprehend - participation in music can provide great comfort and help pave the way for a child choosing between a right or a wrong path
• Music has been proven to be a major contributor in improving school attendance rates which will therefore improve levels of literacy & numeracy
The ACMF provides weekly musical tuition and instruments to a number of disadvantaged schools and juvenile detention centres across Australia. The ACMF also runs the largest National Songwriting Competition open to all school age children. Help us, help children that, through circumstance, would never have the chance to experience the healing powers that music offers.
scosa offer people with disabilities the opportunity to fully embrace and participate in life. We encourage and facilitate the opportunities to build on existing abilities in relationships, self development, community and belonging. We care and we are there.
Since 1930 we have providing quality clothing and footwear to Victorian
students who cannot access these basic items due to circumstances like poverty, neglect, house fires, homelessness, financial hardship, family violence and natural disasters.
We rely solely on donations from schools, individuals, foundations and
businesses to fund our program.
Unlike many charities, no donations are used for administration purposes as the Department of Education Early Childhood Development covers all administrative, salaries and accommodation costs ensuring that 100% of donations go directly to Victorian students in need.
Last year, we made a difference to thousands of Victorian government school students and their families.
The Channel Seven Telethon Trust is a charity whose philosophy is to financially support the medical and social welfare of children and young people as well as fund research into children's diseases.
Supporting Queenslanders for over 100 years
Whatever your situation, we have someone who will support and assist you.
Our services include:
• youth support
• child care
• community support and drop-in centres
• residential aged care
• retirement communities
• community care for the frail and elderly
• spiritual support
• allied health day therapy
• emergency relief through food and support
• National Auslan Interpreters Booking and Payment service (NABS)
• Youngcare Apartments
• employment services for the disabled and disadvantaged
• support for the homeless.
Within everything we do we actively pursue our vision of a compassionate, just and inclusive society.
Established in 1907, Wesley Mission Brisbane is a Queensland based not-for-profit organisation.
Ardoch's vision is to ensure that every child and young person's potential is realised through full participation in education. We achieve this by:
* overcoming barriers to full participation in education
* empowering communities to support schools and pre-schools
* advocating for systemic change to make full participation in education a reality.
Since 1963, the Asthma Foundation of Victoria (AFV) has worked actively in the community towards reducing the impact of asthma on the day-to-day lives of Victorians. Over the last 44 years the AFV has been the leading consumer authority on asthma and anaphylaxis education, information, counselling, community advocacy and support in the state.
Nominated as a Federal Government health priority, Australia has amongst the world's highest rates of asthma. It is one of our most prevalent chronic health issues. Asthma is among the key reasons for childhood hospitalisation and school absenteeism but impacts across all age groups. Over 600,000 Victorians have asthma. It is a serious condition, which resulted in 385 deaths in 2007.
Recently the AFV has expanded its services to encompass anaphylaxis, including peanut food allergy, to inform and assist people in ways to best manage this condition.
It is people like you that help make a difference. If your activity requires our support please call our office on (03) 9326 7088 or visit our website.
Lara Jean Association was established to support families that have children that suffer from rare genetic disorders.
Our aim is to raise public awareness of such rare syndromes and it's impact on families.
The Foundation for Young Australians (FYA) is a national, independent, non-profit organisation dedicated solely to young people.
FYA provides a national platform of respect and opportunity for the best ideas and actions that young Australians have to offer. In 2011, FYA launched its five-year strategy and vision for change. We believe that all young people have the courage, imagination and will to shape their education and create social change.
Our vision is for the future is one where no matter who they are, no matter where they are, Australia's young people:
- have a sense of purpose and meaning;
- are confident and connected; and
- have an optimistic vision for their future.
Our Focus:
Too many young Australians are not being given the platforms of support they need to live their lives with a sense of purpose and wellbeing.
Good connections
By linking and supporting like minded organisations and individuals, young people’s sense of inclusion and connectedness to communities will significantly increase.
Participation is the key
FYA works to ensure that young people are genuine participants in shaping their education as key players in the design and implementation of ideas and solutions.
Social action with sustainable outcomes
FYA works to inspire, support and equip young people with the skills they need to engage in social action so that they can transform their world view.
The George Gregan Foundation, established in August 2005, is a long term vision of George Gregan and his wife Erica. The idea for this Foundation was born in 2004 when their son Max was diagnosed with epilepsy. They spent time in hospital with Max and experienced firsthand the needs of many sick children and their families.The Foundation aims to raise funds for specific projects targeting children.The goals of the Foundation are to create outdoor specialised playgrounds in children's hospitals and to fund medical practitioners in their area of paediatric neurology. For further details visit
www.georgegreganfoundation.com.au
For the past 117 years, Royal Life Saving has worked to harness the strengths of the communities we work with to reduce drowning and turn everyday people into everyday community lifesavers. As a dynamic, not-for-profit organisation, our tangible areas of activity include:
• Advocacy and awareness-raising • Education • Training
• Health Promotion • Aquatic Risk Management
• Community Development • Research • Lifesaving Sport
• Leadership and Participation • International Partnerships
For more information about Royal Life Saving - Australia, visit www.royalifesaving.com.au
The Christina Noble Children's Foundation is an International Partnership of people dedicated to serving children in need of emergency and long-term medical care, nutritional rehabilitation, educational opportunities, vocational training, job placement and the protection of children at risk of economic and sexual exploitation. The Foundation seeks to maximize the potential of each child. This is accomplished within the context of the family and the community whenever possible and always with love and respect for the dignity of each child as an individual.
EMPART is transforming communities as we plant churches in Asia. Our goal is 100,000 churches by 2030. That’s 100,000 communities being transformed! Your involvement will change life and eternity for needy children, disadvantaged women and outcast communities. Come on - “Run the Good Race” and transform a life today.
Variety inspires hope and enriches the lives of Australian children in need, providing opportunities to increase their quality of life and fulfill their potential. We do this through the provision of equipment such as wheelchairs, Liberty Swings, Sunshine Coaches and communication devices, as well as scholarship programs and life experiences.
Established in 2008, Desert2Surf is a not-for-profit, community based organisation that aims to build the capacity of indigenous Australian youth living in remote and disadvantaged communities. Desert2Surf is guided by a health promotion framework and uses a community development approach to improve the health and well-being of its participants.
To achieve its aim, Desert2Surf endeavors to ‘make desert dreams come true’ by providing indigenous youth with the opportunity to participate in activities conducive to their physical and mental health and well-being. Desert2Surf uses the power of sport, with a focus on surfing, as a catalyst to engage, inspire and empower young indigenous people.
Desert2Surf trips enable small groups of youth aged 12-15 to participate in challenging and fun outdoor activities in Victoria. The trips facilitate the development of leadership and personal skills and provide the opportunity for cultural exchange.
Desert2Surf seeks to provide direct assistance to indigenous youth by way of advocacy and representation in their dealings with the wider community.
Mision Mexico is a children's refuge in the city of Tapachula, Mexico, established by Alan and Pamela Skuse, an Australian couple from QLD. Through fundraising and the help of volunteers we care for children who have been orphaned, abandoned, abused or are from extreme poverty.
Mision Mexico is a very small organisation and so currently does not have the ability to offer tax deductibility for donations. However, you will receive confirmation that your donation has been received and your generous donation will benefit the children immensely!
Cystic Fibrosis Victoria is the only health and research support services organisation providing comprehensive services Victoria-wide to: promote awareness, carrier screening & early detection; provide support services and programs to those living with CF; advocate and lobby on behalf of individuals and the CF community as a whole; and support both medical and social research.
The Life’s Little Treasures Foundation is Australia's leading charity dedicated to providing information, support, friendship and assistance to families of children born prematurely or sick. Our services are available in the hospital (neonatal & special care units) & in the community when families come home. It also actively works alongside, educating & providing assistance to key healthcare providers who support these families.
Ph: 1300 697 736
Email: contact_us@lifeslittletreasures.org.au
Web: www.lifeslittletreasures.org.au
Our Mission
To improve the lives of premature and sick babies by providing information and assistance to families and supporting research
Global Concern, an Australian based charity is providing opportunities for disadvantaged communities to create for themselves a better way of life through education, health care, vocational training and micro enterprise in Asia and Africa. Far from being a handout, Global Concern aims to transform entire communities towards self sufficiency, and is effective in addressing poverty at its core. Global Concern is accredited with ACFID and AUSAID.
For over 25 years, Challenge has continued to deliver daily personalised support to children living with cancer and their families, by providing a unique blend of fun activities and practical assistance, both in and out of the hospital, aimed at creating a better environment for recovery while giving the skills and self confidence to move forward positively throughout their journey.
Ronald McDonald House Monash enhances the quality of life of families with seriously ill children by providing a home away from home which is welcoming, caring and supportive.
The John Hunter Children's Hospital is a 113 bed tertiary referral facility. It is one of only three children’s hospitals in New South Wales and the only such facility in Australia located outside of a capital city.
John Hunter Children’s Hospital treats over 8,000 children (including Day Stay) each year and performs some 15,000 occasions of service in Outpatients each year.
Over 20,000 children present to our emergency department each year.
Staff at John Hunter Children’s Hospital treats children and young people from a wide geographical area stretching from Wyong, north to the Queensland border, and west to the New England tablelands, accepting children up to the age of 19 years.
SBH Queenland Inc provides information, family support, therapy and professional advice to improve the lives of children and adults with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus in Queensland.
In memory of Olivia Perkins whose life ended at 8 months old, Touched by Olivia aims to improve the health and happiness of children by:
1. Raising funds for Sydney Children's Hospital for the purchase of life saving equipment and the establishment of The Vascular Birthmarks Fellowship. To date, Touched by Olivia has raised over $1.3 million for the Hospital in under 4 years
2. Building all abilities playgrounds for children of all abilities to play side by side. Why not come and visit our first all abilities playground called "Livvi's Place", at Timbrell Park, Five Dock. This $1+ million facility is changing the lives of children and their families on a daily basis.
For more information, visit www.touchedbyolivia.com.au
Bravehearts is Australia’s only children’s charity holistically dedicated to the issue of child sexual assault. We offer comprehensive counselling and education for children and young people plus parental support for non-offending family members along with advocacy for adult survivors. Bravehearts also invests in extensive training and research developing strategies better able to combat the complex issues associated with child sexual assault.
Founded in 1997 by Executive Director Hetty Johnston, Bravehearts aims to forge a “movement for change” in how paedophilia is dealt with by the criminal justice sector, government and the community at large and to provide survivors with a voice.
Our aim is to raise $3,400,000.00 for seriously needed equipment at Sydney Children's Hospital Randwick. This machine is used for tracking the effect chemotherapy is having on a tumor. It also has uses in diabetes, and various neurological disease and cardio illness.
Haemophilia Foundation Australia (HFA) represents people with inherited bleeding disorders and their families. We are committed to improving treatment and care through representation and advocacy, education, and the promotion of research.
The Australian Mitochondrial Disease Foundation (AMDF) will offer support to all sufferers of mitochondrial disorders. Its mission is to promote research and education for the diagnosis, treatment and cure of mitochondrial disorders, and to provide support to affected individuals and families.
The Burns Support Foundation's charter is to provide direct and indirect support and assistance to anyone who has been burnt as well as their families. Support services include a parent/carer support group, a young adults' group, a telephone help line and referral service, a newsletter, and biannual family camps.
The Grey Man Inc is an Australian charity specialising in the rescue and prevention of children being sold (trafficked) into the sex industry. We are a not-for-profit organisation. 94% of donations received by The Grey Man are committed to our goals:
"Rescue" from traffickers and brothels.
"Prevention" by improving economic conditions and education of vulnerable Hill Tribe people.
Human trafficking is third only to guns and drugs in terms of criminal income world wide.
see www.thegreyman.org
Room to Read is a global organization seeking to transform the lives of millions of children in the developing world by focusing on literacy and gender equality in education. Founded on the belief that World Change Starts with Educated Children, Room to Read works in collaboration with local communities, partner organizations and governments to develop literacy skills and a habit of reading among primary school children and to ensure girls have the skills and support needed to complete their secondary education. Since 2000, Room to Read has impacted the lives of more than six million children in Asia and Africa and aims to reach 10 million children by 2015.
Wellwishers Trust provides clean water for people in Ethiopia, where women & daughters currently walk & wait an average of 3 hours DAILY to collect polluted water from sources often shared with defecating livestock. Up to 20% of children under 5 die from waterborne disease. 50% of girls do not go to school.
A well costing $6,000 breaks this cycle of despair. Over 95% of all donations go to the project! And they are tax deductible.
Healthy Kids is a health promotion charity influencing healthy food choices in schools and family units to prevent diet related diseases. Some of our most current projects are dealing with food security issues in rural remote NSW, fruit and vegetable intake through the implementation of kitchen gardens in schools and parent education through the delivery of the Triple P program just t name a few. Visit our website to find out more on the great work we are doing in schools and the wider community. There are many opportunities to volunteer or donate to these worthy projects affecting all Australians.
Noah's Ark provides educational and specialised learning materials to support the the development and inclusion of children with a disability or additional needs into the school setting throughout Queensland. Early Intervention Playgroups are also provided to families with a child recently diagnosed with a disability or additional need.
Woodbury provides education for autistic children using the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). ABA is scientifically proven as being the best treatment for children with autism. Unfortunately, educating a child using this method is very expensive for families. Please help us make Woodbury affordable for families and help those special children shine.
Life Education Centre Foundation Qld Inc is the federated state body of Life Education Australia. Life Education Queensland is a charity dedicated to a vision of 'Australians enjoying life free from harmful effects of drug misuse'. We implement this vision through a team of expert educators who visit schools teaching children the knowledge and skills to help them live safer, smarter lives.
Legacy is a voluntary organisation providing services to Australian families suffering financially or socially after the death of a spouse or parent during or after their defence force service. We currently care for over 100,000 widows and 1,900 children and dependants throughout Australia.
Wheelchair Sports NSW (WS NSW) is the highest profile and largest single disability-sporting group in Australia.
WS NSW conducts a wide and diverse range of events and programs catering for the novice to the elite Paralympian. These activities take place throughout the year in Sydney and other locations across regional NSW.
We run camps and activity days for children, young people and families in need.
Our camps are either mini-camps (weekends) or week long camps. We also provide training, experience and mentoring specifically targeting young adult volunteers. We also offer training workshops covering Child Safe Environments, Team Building and Change Management.
The Children's Protection Society (CPS) opened its doors in 1896, a turbulent time in Australia's history which was reflected in high levels of addiction, homelessness and social alienation; a situation not dissimilar to that in which we find ourselves today.
CPS is an independent child welfare organisation with a mission to break the cycle of abuse and neglect in families and improve the life chances and choices for children who have experienced abuse and neglect. CPS provides child and family services and has a specialist therapeutic counselling program for children who have been sexually abused, children with sexualised behaviours and children with sexually abusive behaviours.
Kidsafe NSW is dedicated to the reduction and prevention of unintentional death and injury to children 0-14 years. We work with parents, carers and the community to raise awareness of risk factors that lead to unintentional injury and provide valuable advice on home safety; road safety; and safe, creative play.
Pathways Foundation runs rites of passage father-son and mother-daughter programs that address the major social issues facing youth and their families today. These programs are proven by independant research to help boys and girls increase their self esteem, parent relationships, ability to set goals, finish school and give back to the community. Programs aim to see youth avoid the dangers of drugs, depression and unnecessary risk taking behaviour, leading to reduced community problems caused by crime, intolerance and substance abuse; to increased workforce participation; and increased family emotional and physical health.
Telstra Child Flight's mission is to rapidly and reliably deliver medical intensive care to every child in NSW and the ACT who requires our service... and then to safely and speedily transport them to a specialist hospital where the care they require can continue.
Ronald McDonald House provides support and accommodation for country families who have a child being treated at the Women's & Children's Hospital for a serious illness.
WCHRI is an independent medical research institute committed to achieving positive outcomes for child and maternal health. We conduct high quality research in the areas of child nutrition, craniofacial abnormalities, disorders of the blood, immune and digestive system, wound and burns healing and viral disorders.
Ronald McDonald House Parkville is a not for profit accommodation facility that provides a home away from home for families who have children being treated for leukaemia, cancer and other life threatening illnesses at the Royal Children's Hospital. The house has 45 bedrooms including 2 isolation units, communal kitchens, dining, living areas, playrooms, outside play area and BBQ facility.
Wings of Hope Association, the voice of people bereaved by suicide is a not-for-profit organisation, supporting harm prevention projects, research and activities for people bereaved by suicide. The founders met by attending a bereavement group delivered by Dr Diana Sands, funded by Salvation Army Chatswood. WINGS of Hope is listed on the Dept of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs "Register of Harm Prevention Charities" and donations over $2 are tax deductible (as of 13/5/10).
Email: contact@wingsofhope.org.au
To learn more visit: www.wingsofhope.org.au
Ronald McDonald House Townsville (directed by Castle Hill Spinney Inc) provides accommodation for country families of seriously ill children and premature babies. We take pride in providing holistic care for our families in a secure, friendly and well appointed environment with associated support services.
War Child is an international relief and development agency, dedicated to providing immediate, effective and sustainable aid to children affected by war. War Child believes these children have a right to security and access to quality health, educational and recreational facilities. War Child strives to alleviate the suffering of these children and focus public attention on their plight.
The Mission of Scouting is to contribute to the education of young people, through a value system based on the Scout Promise and Law, to help build a better world where people are self-fulfilled as individuals and play a constructive role in society.
A disability service that provides respite for children and adults with an intellectual disability in the north and north eastern suburbs of Adelaide.
OzChild is a not-for-profit children’s charity and has been protecting abused, neglected and disadvantaged children since 1851. Today, we continue to protect children and strengthen life opportunities of Australian children and young people. Our extensive programs bring the best possible outcomes for healthy child development and the brightest possible future. OzChild helps in many ways, through its foster care and kinship programs, disability services, support for families and education programs.
The Children's Leukaemia & Cancer Research Foundation (Inc) is a charity based in Western Australia. Our aims are to raise funds to promote medical research into childhood cancers and to encourage and advance investigation into the cause, prevention and diagnosis and treatment of these illnesses.
Since the SIDS risk reduction campaigns began in 1991, SIDS and Kids has managed to save an estimated 6,561 babies lives. Despite this there are many babies that have not been so fortunate. In 2008, there were 130 infants less than 1 year of age that died suddenly and unexpectedly, with 59 of these being victims of SIDS. While in 2007, there were 2,177 stillbirths. Through fundraising we raise money to fund SIDS and stillbirth research, education and counselling. SIDS and Kids Western Australia need your help to save babies lives and to provide support to grieving families.
Our Kids aim is to improve the health services for children in the Northern Rivers. Our Kids raises funds to purchase life saving technology for paediatric wards at Lismore Base Hospital and the surrounding hospitals in the Northern Rivers, so that children can be treated locally when needing vital medical care.
Livewire estimates that right now in Australia there are up to 50,000 young people experiencing social isolation, lower peer support and lower wellbeing as a result of living with a serious illness or disability; which ultimately impacts on their health outcomes.
Livewire.org.au, an initiative of the Starlight Children's Foundation, provides online peer support communities for young people living with serious illness, chronic health condition or disability, and their families. A place where teens and family members can make friends, gain support and share experiences with others who understand what they are going through.
Help Livewire.org.au support young people in need.
"There is an immediate sense of togetherness because even if we don't say it, we all have something in common. That means you don't have to hide anything and aren't somewhat alienated like you are around other kids".
Tamaryn, Livewire member
House With No Steps supports children and adults with an intellectual, physical, sensory and/or psychiatric disability to live, learn, work and connect in the community.
Ronald McDonald House is the cornerstone program of Ronald McDonald House Charities and is a home-away-from-home for families with a seriously ill child undergoing treatment. When you're stuck in hospital, having family around you can make all the difference. Ronald McDonald House gives families somewhere low cost and comfortable to stay; rather than a hospital waiting room. Sometimes you just need the most important people around you.
The work of the Cathy Freeman Foundation is focussed on and committed to giving Australian Indigenous children a brighter future through education. The primary focus for the Foundation is on Australia’s fourth most disadvantaged community- Palm Island. You may not have known that this Island, just off the coast of Townsville, is home to Australia’s largest discrete Aboriginal community where 80% of the children suffer from mild to moderate hearing loss, which means they struggle with the basics of learning and communicating. Many children never catch up and, understandably, simply give up. Less than 10% of Year 7 students read and write at a minimum National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) standard and less than 10% of students graduate from secondary school on Palm Island.
The Foundation needs your help, the help of ‘everyday heroes’, to raise the funding needed to ensure the education of these children is supported and secured. By supporting us, you are showing your commitment to help these kids and to close the education gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australia.
We assist a wide range of people within the Tasmanian community; those who are finding life difficult due to disadvantage, severe impairment or illness.
Funds are raised through Tasmania Police personnel payroll deductions and events, like the Annual Bike Ride. 100% of donations are redistributed back to the Tasmanian community.
The Autism Association of Western Australia is dedicated to serving the needs and interests of people with Autism and their families. We do so by providing services based on peer reviewed research in the field of Autism; and by providing support that makes a positive difference to the lives of people with Autism.
Our aim is to raise funds and provide materials to assist in the provision of education to children in underdeveloped regions of Nepal. We also assist in the construction of school buildings and raise funds to pay for additional teachers' wages through our teacher sponsorship program.
Mercy International exists to give underprivileged and disadvantaged children, including orphans - Life, a Future and a Hope! Mercy International was commenced in 1985 by Rob & Jean Dunk, in Brisbane. Their burden remains unchanged as Mercy International focuses on underprivileged children, especially those orphaned by and suffering with HIV/AIDS.
Muscle Sprouts provides children with opportunities to understand the importance of a healthy balanced lifestyle, to enjoy physical activity, to receive nutirition advice and to learn life skills and strategies. Our mission is to improve the lifestyle of Australian children through holistic health management and to ultimately reduce future risk of obesity related illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes.
Hopewell Hospice Services Inc (Paradise Kids Brisbane) aims to "heal the heartache" of children affected by grief, loss or trauma. Through children's grief and loss support groups and individual grief counselling, Paradise Kids Brisbane helps children to express their feelings in a safe way and supports the healing process of both children and parents.
Our organisation exists to promote and advocate for all things chivalrous especially Medieval Reenactments and Living History. Our purpose is to exchange information and cooperation between members of the public and the corporate world. In this our chosen field of excellence the promotion of positive role models for our " YOUTH ".
To provide information, support and education to those affected by Pierre Robin Sequence /Syndrome and associated conditions, to empower them in managing and living with the condition.
Manly Warringah Women's Resource Centre assists women and children who have been affected by domestic violence or sexual assault. We provide crisis accommodation, counseling, court advocacy family support and short term housing.
Strike a Chord for Cancer is a foundation that supports children who need inspiration and a distraction from their fight against cancer. Strike A Chord for Cancer offers the gift of music through donating instruments, professional tutoring, opportunities to perform in bands, record CD’s and meet some of the world’s greatest rock stars. For the families, the foundation provides financial support whilst their children are undergoing treatment.
Strike also raises awareness for colon, rectal and bowel cancer.
The Wesley Hospital, owned and operated by The Uniting Church under Uniting Care Health, is one of Queensland's largest private hospitals and proudly services over 80,000 patients from Australia and overseas annually. With 538 beds, the Wesley is known as a 'magnet' hospital attracting and retaining highly qualified and caring staff.
As a private not-for-profit hospital the Wesley receives no government funding and relies on donations from the community to continue supplying vital community services.
Your gift will make a difference.
Education of slum children in the squatter communities of Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Scripture Union Queensland (SU Qld) is Australia'a fastest growing youth and children's organisation and has been operating in Queensland for 80 years. In recent times, SU Qld has become synonymous with state school chaplaincy and now employs 511 chaplains in 643 Queensland state schools. Each year our chaplains collectively bring hope to over 340, 000 (71%) state school students and make over 100,000 life-changing encounters.
They have to deal with issues such as youth suicide, depression, family breakdown, teenage binge drinking, drug abuse, physical and verbal abuse both at home and in the school yard, as well as having to pastorally care for teachers, auxiliary staff and parents.
In addition to State School chaplaincy, SU QLD proactively reaches out to Queensland's youth by running 60 holiday camps, 15 community outreach programs and up to 15 Connect Camps for at risk youth each year.
Standing Together Against Crimes Of Sexual Assault (STACSA) Gunnedah Inc was formed in early 2002 and has continued to grow in membership since this time. STACSA is a support network for non-offending families and friends affected by sexual assault. STACSA became incorporated in 2004. Soon after STACSA Survivors was formed specifically for the victims of the abuse.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Australia Ltd provides young people, in need of additional support, guidance and friendship, with a caring volunteer mentor, who is a long term positive role model.
Victoria's first Breastmilk Bank at Mercy Hospital for Women will provide sick and premature babies with access to the benefits of breastmilk where their own mothers cannot supply sufficient milk.
Mercy Health Foundation is seeking financial donations to establish this important facility and to ensure its long term financial sustainability.
Featherweight Club supports the babies and families of the Neonatal Services Unit at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg, Victoria. Many of these babies are born prematurely or sick. Others need just that extra bit of attention during the first difficult days after their birth. We know that while these special babies need special care - their parents do too!
Featherweight Club relies on its volunteers and on donations received from the public to support the babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and the Special Care Nursery and their families. Donations to Featherweight Club are processed by Mercy Health Foundation and directed to our programs.
St.George Foundation Trust helps build a secure future for disadvantaged children.
We do this by funding programs run by the smaller charities who are truly close to the families they help but who attract little recurrent funding from government and who aren’t big enough to generate significant fundraising income.
St.George Foundation. Helping the little Guys.
We’re a children’s charity like no other. 100% of your donation goes to the kids. Yep, 100%. Our admin costs are covered by the business community and other fundraising. We assist children from disadvantaged families who also suffer from a life-threatening or life-altering illness or condition - with a particular focus on terminally ill children.
Losing a parent is the most traumatic event a child can face – family crisis often follows. When a parent is lost through arrest and incarceration – children not only grieve, they are stigmatised and isolated with the impact lasting a lifetime. SHINE for Kids provides services to support these children – after all, the purpose of a prison sentence is to punish the offender, not their children.
Support the 'bush kids' of far north Queensland in 2012 as you take on the ride of a lifetime! Throughout the past 14 years the Cairns to Karumba Bike Ride has raised over $650 000 to support the Cairns School of Distance Education, small schools across Cape York and a range of other local beneficiaries (see event website for further details).
In 2012 the funds raised by this event will further contribute to the improvement in the quality of educational opportunities for Queensland students who live in remote localities. Specifically funds will contribute to the enhancement of equipment, facilities, educational trips, sporting opportunities and other trips.
Riders can choose to take on either the road or dirt (mountain bike) options of this magnificent trip across Cape York. With volunteers supporting each pack of riders this is a safe way to enjoy a cycling experience you'll never forget. All meals are provided for by the fabulous volunteers of the "Road Kill Catering Company".
Come and join in the fun this year and experience the best week you've had in a long time!
Kampuchea House, established in 2007, is a home to 36 orphaned children in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Its mission is to provide children with housing, security, education and a family environment in a traditional Cambodian setting.
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a common life threatening recessive genetic condition which mainly affects the lungs and digestive system. Sadly this illness still takes too many lives too early. Money raised will help Cystic Fibrosis Western Australia to provide essential services for people who are living with CF and to provide funding for research.
Tia International Aid is a not-for-profit organisation that aims to improve the futures of underprivileged and disadvantaged children in Bolivia by working directly with community groups and organisations to create sustainable change. Working from a model of empowerment and participation, Tia (meaning 'Aunty' in Spanish) concentrates on working in collaboration with the community.
Founded in February 2009, we are based in Adelaide and all of our work is conducted entirely by youth in a voluntary basis. We have no religious or political affiliations, a philosophy which fosters and respects diversity within our team.
The Qantas Cabin Crew Team (QCCT) is a registered charity made up entirely of volunteers from all areas of the Qantas network and general public. The Team helps those less fortunate, particularly children, throughout the world. It aims to help people obtain the ability to become self supporting without compromising their particular cultural and ethnic background.
raize the roof is a charity founded by local young Canberrans passionate about improving the lives of children who are “less lucky” than most. Powered by inspiration, innovation and dedication, the raize the roof team along with the Canberra community will assist local children who are suffering from illness and also children of the world who are orphaned due to disease or circumstance.
Children’s Hospital Foundations Australia is the national partnership of five of Australia’s leading children’s hospital foundations:
• Women’s & Children’s Hospital Foundation SA
• Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation VIC
• Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation QLD
• Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation NSW
• Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation WA
Together we form the major, non-government funding bodies for clinical research, equipment and patient/family hospital services that otherwise would not exist.
Operated by a not-for-profit organisation, the Abacus Learning Centre aims to help children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) develop the skills they require to enjoy a fulfilling life.
The Abacus program focuses on increasing the intellectual, academic, social, and emotional behaviours of children with an ASD so that they can more effectively learn in their social and educational settings and require less professional care in the future.
Compassion Australia partners with Compassion International - a Christian organisation helping to release children from spiritual, economic, social, physical and emotional poverty in over 26 developing countries.
Through the provision of the Leadership Development Program, Christian young men and women will have the opportunity to get an undergraduate degree and develop and enhance Christian leadership skills and abilities, to help bring change to their families, communities and nations
When former St Kilda captain and AFL legend Trevor Barker lost his battle with cancer the Trevor Barker Foundation was established, to help children and families living with cancer. In 1998 the Foundation purchased a property in Torquay on Victoria’s surf coast, as a place where children and their families could enjoy some much needed time out from cancer treatment. Trevor Barker Foundation was created in association with Challenge Cancer Support Network.
EVFA is a registered charity organisation in Australia and in association with Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation India and other global organisation provides holistic education including basic literacy and numeracy skills, health and hygiene, character building and ethical values to poor children in remote rural and tribal villages of India in low cost single teacher schools.
Donations made to EVFA Relief fund have full tax exemption status.
King Solomon Learning Centre Inc. (KSLC Inc.) assists children in the Philippines who are living in poverty. KSLC Inc. provides these children the opportunity to break out of the poverty cycle through high quality education. KSLC Inc. is run totally by volunteers.
Mother Teresa inspired millions of people with her deep care for the very poor. Catholic Mission supports faithful people like her to reach out to children and communities in 160 countries. Your generosity helps them give life, health, hope and opportunity to others, regardless of religion, race or gender.
At six years of age, Talaya Close was diagnosed with a brain tumour.
Doctors intially thought she'd be lucky to make it to her 7th birthday, but she's still here and soon will be turning 8.
She has recently become a patient of Dr Charlie Teo, who is one of only three doctors worldwide that specialise in the total removal of this tumour in children. We have a small window of time before this tumour becomes unstoppable. The cost of the operation is $50,000 and we urgently need help to fund this life-saving surgery.
Palmera Projects aims to empower communities in areas of need in Australia and Asia by raising funds to support long term sustainable initiatives, creating awareness to trigger action and first world knowledge share.
The Song Room is a national not for profit organisation that provides free, tailored, long-term music and arts-based programs for children in disadvantaged and high need communities.
The Song Room vision is that all Australian children have the opportunity to participate in music and the arts to enhance their education, personal development and community involvement.
Australia's only charity supporting children disabled by near drowning or other hypoxic brain injuries, and preventing future drowning deaths and disabilities through education and awareness.
Autism Awareness is an Australian-based not-for-profit organisation, which was founded in February 2007. Since then, we has grown into one of the nation's largest autism education and advocacy organisation, dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in our community.
It is our hope that increased awareness and understanding of ASD will lead to earlier diagnosis and more effective treatments, helping to reduce the impact autism has on a child and their family
The John Maclean Foundation (JMF) exists to change the lives of young Australians who use wheelchairs. Our mission is to inspire, motivate and enable these great kids to chase their dreams. JMF provides financial assistance to purchase items such as new wheelchairs, vehicle and house modifications, surgery and medical assistance, computers, remedial aids or any item that improves the quality of life for the child and their family.
We are a registered Australian charity that, for over 87 years, has been helping to change the future of underprivileged young Aussies, regardless of race, colour or creed. We ensure they receive the financial and emotional support needed for a well-rounded and fulfilling education.
We assist children all over Australia – in cities and the country at pre-school, primary, secondary and tertiary traineeship and apprenticeship level.
Conductive Education Centre of WA (CECWA) is a parent-run charity and action group established to support the existing Conductive Education program in WA, which is a unique, holistic approach to educating the minds and bodies of special kids with motor/physical disabilities and associated needs. Visit www.conductiveedwa.com.au for more info.
MY ROOM is a registered charity, which was established in 1993 to support the Children's Cancer Centre at the Royal Children's Hospital. MY ROOM was formed through three families who had children undergoing chemotherapy and wanted to support the Oncology Unit at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne, Australia.The name originated from the desire to improve the physical environment of the ward, the chemotherapy unit and the out-patient areas of the centre; to create an environment that childhood cancer patients and their families could call "my room".
The PKU (Phenylketonuria) Association of NSW Inc is a voluntary support group of individuals and families living with phenylketonuria (PKU). Activities undertaken include:
Providing information and support to families affected by PKU;
Actively re-establishing contact with adults who have PKU and do not attend the Adult Metabolic Clinic
Supporting research into the treatment of PKU, including fundraising for the purpose of research into the treatment of PKU
By Lobbying Government bodies where appropriate
We are non-denominational and non-political and we send children in developing nations to school...because educated children marry later, have fewer children and are 3 times more likely to educate THEIR children!
KYDS aim is to improve the health and well being of young people in Northern Sydney and to provide professional and accessible counselling services, youth development and education to promote positive change for young people and their families. We offer a free, confidential counselling service for 12 to 18 years old young people and their families.
Formed after Sam Davis lost his life to violence, the foundation’s mission is to encourage youth to reach their maximum life potential. The emphasis is to empower youth to make safe and positive life choices.
The harm prevention activities cover awareness, education and funding for disadvantaged and disengaged youth.
Himalayan Heart Australia supports children with autism and intellectual disabilities in Nepal. We aim to provide structured education, a sustainable learning environment, communication skills and a community educational facility through co-ordinating, facilitating and promoting local teacher training.
Autism Advisory and Support Service (AASS) is a not for profit charity run by volunteer parents of children with ASD. We receive no recurrent Government funding so we rely on donations to provide our services for free to families affected by ASD. Our services include the only 24 hour Autism Hotline in Australia 1300 222 777, unbiased telephone guidance and support, respite services and a social group for young adults. Our mission: Empowering children with autism and their families through knowledge and support. We appreciate your generosity.
OWFA seeks to empower community groups globally who are working on sustainable projects to benefit their local communities. OWFA does this through the support of small scale community projects that provide equality of opportunity together with ecological, cultural and economic sustainability, focusing on the most vulnerable members of society.
Muscular Dystrophy Queensland supports people and families living in Queensland with Muscular Dystrophy and other neuromuscular conditions through: client services including information and referral, community and personal networks, advocacy, equipment loans, assistance with costs related to equipment, modifications, mobility and access, no interest loans, respite, both state and national based awareness raising activities, support of Queensland based research and various fundraising programmes.
Childhood Cancer Support (CCS) is a Qld-based charity that began in 1975 by parents with children undergoing treatment for cancer-related illness. CCS receives no direct government funding.
Along with informal, emotional and educational support, CCS provides self-contained units (free to regional families) near the RCH and much needed recreational activities for the families we support.
HeartKids began in Western Australia in 1979. HeartKids was born of the passion of a few families who had experienced the kaleidoscope of emotions associated with having a child with congenital heart disease. Today, HeartKids WA is dedicated to offering support, encouragement and hope to families of children with congenital or acquired heart defects whilst raising awareness and generating funds for children support programs, parent/patient comfort items, medical equipment and research into the causes of chronic heart disease in children. Please help us so that we may help them.
The Fair Go Australia Foundation seeks to bridge the gap between privileged and underprivileged children in Australia by providing financial assistance and mentoring programs. Fair Go Australia aims to alleviate personal poverty so that children across Australia can achieve success in Arts, Education and Sport regardless of their geographical location.
Gawura is a unique Primary Education Program for disadvantaged Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in Sydney. Gawura provides places for 25 K-6 Indigenous students in a multi-stage, culturally-sensitive classroom focusing on literacy, numeracy and personal development, delivered through a tailored teaching program that incorporates and celebrates Indigenous cultures.
Children’s Restoration Care Centre Australia is a non-profit charitable organisation in partnership with Children’s Restoration Care Centre Uganda. We are a group of volunteers with the aim to help those in need in Jinja town Uganda to become self sustainable. Through projects such as
• Community Development
• Foster Care & Sponsorship
We are working to ensure a better future for vulnerable children and their families.
Paradise Kids is a Gold Coast based charitable organisation established in 1996. The founders, Deirdre Hanna and Rev. Dr Ian Mavor OAM wanted to create a place where children could come to ‘help heal the heartache’ in their little lives when faced with traumatic situations, such as a death of a parent or sibling or their own terminal illness. Children also suffer grief through separation or divorce as one in two families break up in Australia. Paradise Kids provides group support and individual counselling to these children and their families.
Oasis Africa Australia is proud to partner for project J489 with Global Development Group (ABN 57 102 400 993), an Australian Non Government Organisation carrying out humanitarian projects with approved partners. Our combined goal is to relieve poverty and provide long term solutions through the provision of quality aid and development projects.
Oasis Africa Australia exists to support the children, parents and caretakers at St John's Primary School. We are reaching the poorest of the poor in a heavily populated inner city slum, Kibera, Nairobi.
Offering education, meals, medicals, secondary school scholarships, advanced teacher training, secondary school scholarships and vocational and micro-enterprise opportunities.
Stones Corner Community Kindergarten is a community kindergarten for pre-prep children. We follow a play based curriculum which allows for learning in a variety of ways. We believe learning should be fun and meaningful. The teaching team are dedicated, highly qualified staff.
Firstchance believes in investing in the potential of children and young people with a disability to provide them with a bright future.
Firstchance provides support for children and young people with a disability and their families through a range of early intervention and school aged programs. We operate in the New Castle, Port Stephens and Lake Macquarie areas.
Credit Union Foundation Australia (CUFA) is a not-for-profit development organisation that supports and promotes sustainable corporate, economic, social and environmental practices and develops quality and sustainable community access to financial services to empower disadvantaged communities of South East Asia and Asia Pacific regions.
Windermere works with families in crisis and helps them rebuild their lives. We do this with social workers, psychologists, early childhood experts, family therapists and welfare workers. Specifically, we may find them a place to live, help them survive the aftermath of a serious crime, teach them how to manage family violence, or help a family to care for a disabled child, nurture and support a child that has been abused or neglected.
Help us to help young Queenslander’s get back to school.
In addition to the support that State Schools’ Relief (SSR) already provide to Victorian students, SSR have launched an appeal to help flood affected Queensland Government school students adversely affected by the floods.
Through the SSR Queensland – Back to School – Flood Appeal, students that have been affected by the recent floods will be given financial assistance to purchase clothing, footwear, books and any other items needed to help them return to school. SSR will be working closely with principals in Queensland to determine which schools and students require SSR’s support.
Ride 2 Riverstone Bike Ride (Lions Club of Riverstone and Districts Inc), raising funds for the Australian Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation.
Did you know 3 children die each week from cancer? Our vision is 100% survival for kids with cancer!
A research team, based at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Adelaide, has developed a potential cure for cystic fibrosis (CF) using a gene transfer technique.
The Cure4CF Foundation was established to support and help fast-track the gene therapy research to the stage of clinical trials in CF patients by 2014.
ToyBox is dedicated to supporting Australia's sick and disadvantaged children.
To do this we purchase needy children vital equipment and therapy to conquer the challenges life has brought them, fund incredible escapes so they can enjoy welcome distractions and inspiration to make their journeys easier, fill essential grants that support their family and allow them to be by their child’s side for comfort and fund necessary research so that future generations will not face these challenges.
Green Gecko provides security, education, love and opportunities to 70 children who previously lived and begged on the streets of Siem Reap, Cambodia. The project also supports their families and community through long term health, education and training initiatives. Thanks to the Rotary Australia Overseas Aid Fund for their generous support.
Founded in 1928, Legacy in WA provides care and welfare for the families of WA's deceased and incapacitated military veterans. The organisation currently looks after 6,000 widows and children who have lost a loved one on military service or subsequently.
Cottage by the Sea was established in 1890 to provide care and accommodation for children in need recovering from illness. Over time the client group expanded to include children disadvantaged for a wide range of reasons, e.g. family breakdown and/or dysfunction, domestic violence, emotional/physical trauma, social/economic disadvantage, cultural and refugee. Today we offer three main camps programs, Take a Break – a single 5 day camp; REEF – 9 camps over 3 years; Freeman – camps for children from Palm Island. At times we offer other programs such as Bushfire Relief and National camps.
Koorana Child and Family Services is committed to supporting positive learning opportunities for children and strengthening families through the provision of inclusive and family-focused services delivered through a diverse range of early education, intervention, and family support programs. We are a not-for-profit, community-owned, multi-purpose and multi-site service. Services are delivered across the Sydney regions of the Inner West, Canterbury and Bankstown.
As an organisation, TAMCare Australia is committed to providing charitable and social services to less privileged children in the Northern and Eastern provinces of Sri Lanka. As a passionate organisation, we strive to deliver financial assistance to support programs and services designed to benefit children.
For over 80 years Legacy has provided financial, social and emotional support to Australian defence force families suffering after the death of a loved one. Legacy’s vision is that these families will never face the challenges of life alone. We believe that they deserve our care in view of the sacrifice and disadvantage they must endure. The Legacy Fund of Brisbane (Legacy QLD) is a registered charity in Queensland.
Churches of Christ Care offers a range of services to support people in need at various stages of their life’s journey, helping to make a difference in the lives of children, young people, families and aged persons.
Edmund Rice Camps is a network of charities who connect young volunteers, to Aussie kids and families living in disadvantaged situations, through camps and recreational activities. With a 1:1 ratio kids and volunteers come together to have fun, relax, learn from each other and the have the holiday experience all Aussie kids deserve.
VIC www.ercvic.com
WA www.edmundricecampswa.com.au
NSW www.edmundrice.org/Edmund-Rice-Camps-NSW
SA www.eddiericecamps.org.au
QLD www.edmundrice.org/Camps-Qld
Team World Vision is a community of marathon and 'fun' runners from across Australia who participate in existing major public sporting events, fundraising for World Vision's 'Multiplying Gift Appeal' (MGA). Every dollar raised enables World Vision to deliver up to $10 in food aid and relief essentials. That's up to 10 times the value of a donation! For more information, visit worldvision.com.au/teamworldvision or call 13 32 40.
MacKillop Family Services is a leading provider of services for children, young people and their families in south eastern Australia. The programs we deliver include home based and residential care, disability services, youth support, education and training, family support and support for women and men who as children where in the care of our founding agencies.
By donating today, YOU provide the committed care that will help these children learn to trust again.
To learn more visit our website at: www.mackillop.org.au
Sunrise (Australia Cambodia Foundation Inc) is a non-religious organisation. Founded in 1993 by Geraldine Cox (also known as "Big Mum" to the childen) Sunrise Children's Villages in Phnom Penh and Siem reap provide a loving, safe and secure home to over 200 orphaned or disadvantaged children. We provide the children with an education, quality food and drinking water, medical and dental care and training in traditional Khmer music and dance. They are also taught English, independence, the ability to adapt to change, honesty, integrity, tolerance and respect for others. We are also building a third centre in Sihanoukvile, approx. 200 kms south of Phnom Penh which will be a centre of excellence for children suffering with HIV-AIDS. Your support will help us to continue our goal of assisting in the development of these children to grow into happy, healthy, independent adults.
Community Vision Inc is a not-for-profit community service organisation based in the northern suburbs of Perth. Our community services cater for people of all ages and life-stages including, children, families, seniors and people with disabilities. We strive to maintain and enhance quality of life with the delivery of individualised services that assist people to be part of strong, caring communities.
The Association for Children with a Disability (ACD) provides information, support and advocacy to families of children with any type of disability in Victoria. Our Parent Support Line provides free information and support to families about any disability issue. We have over 3000 members and welcome new members and supporters.
Monash Children’s at Southern Health is Victoria’s second largest and Australia’s third largest children’s hospital. We deliver the best possible care and support to the 330,000 children and their families of the south eastern suburbs of Melbourne and beyond.
Taldumande Youth Services is a community based Not for Profit charity organisation, based in Neutral Bay. For 36 years we have been providing quality accommodation options and direct tailored services to young people (14 yrs & 9 mths-22 years), who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Kids Camps runs camps for children and young people who have an intellectual disability. Camps are a fantastic opportunity for both our kids and awesome volunteer camp leaders to get out there in the community, meet heaps of new friends, learn new skills and try new experiences. Camp also provides a vitally important service for the families of our campers. That respite time allows them to reconnect with other friends and families and take some time to recharge.
We raise funds to support women and children escaping domestic violence and other who are experiencing financial difficulties and live on Centrelink Benefits. We have helped people to buy whitegoods, beds and mattresses, pay rent in arrears and in advance, pay bond, car registration, tyres, pay office of housing debts and much more. Our application process is easy, there is no red tape for services to complete and they find this refreshing.
SIDS and Kids Hunter Region is an association which provides ongoing 24 hour bereavement support for those affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a baby or young child during pregnancy, birth, infancy or childhood. This includes deaths such as Miscarriage, Stillbirth, SIDS, fatal sleep accidents, sudden onset illness, accidents etc.
Fair Go For Kids is an initiative aimed at delivering much needed assessment, treatment, therapy and equipment to children who are disadvantaged or living with a disability. With limited government funding many children end up on waiting lists for years. With your help we can provide money for treatment, equipment and support for kids in Newcastle and the Hunter Valley.
6 babies will be born today with Childhood Heart Disease (CHD). In Australia, it is the most common birth abnormality and the leading cause of death for children under 5 years old. CHD takes more lives than all other childhood diseases combined. HeartKids Queensland Inc provide support to children who are born with or acquire Heart Disease, many of whom undergo life-giving heart surgery. We strive to bring hope and understanding to their families as they under go difficult journey.
Lotus Outreach Australia is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to ensuring the education, health and safety of vulnerable women and children in Cambodia.
Cambodian Children’s Trust (Australia Cambodia Foundation Inc) is a non-profit NGO running projects to help break the cycle of poverty in the Battambang region of Cambodia. We provide practical, long-term support to some of the most vulnerable people in Cambodia.
CCT was created in 2007 when Tara Winkler and her Cambodian team rescued 14 children from a corrupt orphanage. CCT is now home to more than 46 children. We help the children overcome their backgrounds of abuse and neglect by providing quality health care and educational opportunities.
CCT has also established a range of community development programs. We work with street children, orphans, abandoned children, people with HIV/AIDS, victims of landmines, victims of sexual abuse and domestic violence, the physically and mentally disabled and families living in abject poverty. We work with these families to improve their housing and provide vocational training and small business support in order to keep family units together.
Your support will help us to continue and expand our work.
For more information go to CCT Website: http://www.cambodianchildrenstrust.org/
New Hope for Cambodian Children is a project of the Australian Cambodia Foundation Inc. Founding in 2006, New Hope for Cambodian Children (NHCC)'s mission is to collaborate with the Royal Government of Cambodia and Non-Government Organizations in order to assist Cambodian children living with HIV/AIDS, and their affected families. In doing so, NHCC adopts a multi-disciplinary approach that focuses on the provision of home-based social support to underprivileged children currently receiving ARV medication, and the provision of full-time holistic care to particularly vulnerable children. Your support will help us to continue and expand our work.
Noah's Ark is a not-for-profit charitable organisation committed to the provision of high quality professional and developmental support for children with a disability or additional needs.
Noah's Ark is also a centre of excellence in early intervention services for children and families in the Shoalhaven, currently in its 30th year.
GordonCare is a leading independent not for profit organisation providing residential care for children along with access, contact and therapeutic services for separated families.
Programs:
Residential Care - quality care for children unable to live at home.
Access - regular parental visitation for children in care.
Services for Separated Families - facilitating harmonious post-separation parenting.
The Property Industry Foundation (PIF) is the charity of choice for the property and construction industry raising funds and awareness for marginalised youth and kids at risk living rough on our streets.
PIF not only engage Senior Management through our restricted CEO Forums but also offers networking and volunteer initiatives for young professionals through our PropertyBlitz and PAExclusive programs.
The Arnott's Foundation believes Australia's future is in our families.
Working together, we aim to create positive environments that allow families to build, maintain and enjoy a better quality of life.
Righteous Pups Australia Inc, is a not for profit organisation who trains Assistance Dogs to help children wrestling with Autism. A Righteous Pup can find a child that has wandered away and has no sense of danger; interrupt repetitive behaviours to avoid or reduce the intensity of a behavioural meltdown; accompany the child out into public settings and act as a buffer for anxiety, stress and over stimulation; act as a social bridge for the child with peers and family members to help reduce social isolation and be a best friend to the child by providing unconditional love and companionship.
Juvenile arthritis affects 1 in every 1000 children under the age of 16 in Australia. It is a painful and debilitating condition often accompanied by other symptoms, most commonly inflammation of the eye (Uveitis), which can lead to loss of vision. George’s parents established this fund in 2007 to enable world leading research at the University of New South Wales.
International Children's Care Australia is a Christian international development organisation based in Australia that raises funds and works with international partners to alleviate poverty and build a brighter future for destitute children in developing countries.
Australians for Cambodian Education (ACE) is a non-profit, non-government, voluntary organisation whose vision is to “support the right of a child to learn and play”. ACE aims to raise resources to support The Happy School Project and create awareness among Australians about the school and life in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
The Playgroup Children's Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Playgroup Association of Queensland Inc. Donations go towards expanding Playgroup Queensland Early Intervention programs for at risk families.
Supporting -
• Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander Families
• Families with Mental Health or Disability Issues (parent or child)
• Teenage and Young Parent Families
• Families who are socially isolated or disadvantaged
• Families from Culturally/Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds
The Association is a non-profit institution established for the principal objective of educating and informing the community of the rights of people with intellectual disability.
NCCG provides a unique bereavement support service, free of charge, to children grieving the death of a parent or sibling. Services include individual counselling, group counselling programs and extensive support for the children and their families.
PCYC Strive to protect, care for and treat children, young people and their families who have been affected by trauma from abuse.
United Future Foundation is an Australian non-government organisation operating in Uganda. UFF is “breaking the cycle” of poverty through education, building "Katuuso" - a combined primary school and vocational training centre in rural Uganda.
St Lucy's is a primary school for children with Intellectual disabilities with a focus on the creative arts.
St Laurence's Old Boys' Foundation raises money for the education of boys at St Laurence's College, Brisbane, who through no fault of their own, are unable to afford a good education. The Foundation provides bursaries for single parent families, families enduring financial hardship, non English speaking and indigenous families and refugees.
The LyceumGroup Foundation is a charitable organisation providing financial assistance to people with disabilities, mostly in the form of supplying equipment.
Through years of therapy with their son Luca, Nick and Donna Economidis have seen how expensive it is to support a person with a disability like cerebral palsy.
‘So They Can’ (STC) is fighting poverty through quality education and other sustainable projects. Currently aiming to assist those living in the Pipeline Internally Displaced Person’s Camp in Nakuru, Kenya.
STC has a unique relationship with the Kenyan Government and holds majority on the School Board of Management allowing STC financial control so your money goes directly to the Aberdare school community.
Jude was born healthy & developing beautifully. At 8 months of age life radically changed. The result, damage to his brain in the area that controls movement. Jude has many challenges but despite this he has the most overwhelming spirit and determination.
Monies raised will enable Jude access to the best specialist & rehabilitation care, initially in Philadelphia (USA), elsewhere as needed. For the provision of specialist equipment.
You Are My Sunshine (YAMS) Foundation has been created to fund research into Neuroblastoma, the most common solid malignancy in children not involving the brain.
Inspired by Kahlilla's courage and strength, people from all over the world were forever changed for the better as they learned from Kahlilla's love and zest for life. This is her legacy.
Please continue to honour this beautiful child by donating to YAMS Foundation
The Kids' Cancer Project from The Oncology Children’s Foundation is an Australian charity dedicated to finding cures for childhood cancers with the lowest survival rates. Almost half of children with these types of cancer lose their battle. This is an outcome that The Kids' Cancer Project is determined to improve by funding some of Australia’s best childhood cancer researchers.
We are committed to giving every child with cancer the opportunity to grow up and live their dreams.
Find out more information at www.thekidscancerproject.org.au
NSW Police Legacy looks after the families of deceased Police Officers across NSW. We are a not-for-profit organisation which provides emotional and financial support for the widows, widowers and their dependent children.
NSW Police Legacy is proud that we are able to deliver a range of relevant services and events to our Legatees. We currently support 1,362 family members of deceased police officers, caring for children as young as 2 years and widows as old as 100
NBI provides respite, recreation and support services for families living with a child with a disability
We take a whole of family approach; providing fun, friendship and entertainment for young people with disabilities as well as their brothers, sisters, parents and other carers.
We need your help with fundraising so we can improve the range and breadth of our services to create new opportunities for our clients. Together, we are creating a vibrant community within the community on the Northern beaches of Sydney.
SCAI aims to provide children with a safe, loving, family environment where they have the opportunity to reach their full potential, free from discrimination, violence, abuse, neglect, exploitation and poverty.
Blaire Bears provide bereaved parents with a handmade, personalised teddy bear for the storage of their child's urn.