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 Sydney is committed to strengthening the Sydney community and improving the lives of those in need. We provide vital resources to grassroots community organisations throughout our city who are helping those in need every day.
Did you know:
• About 3000 people are homeless in inner city Sydney on any given night
• One in every five children have some sort of disability or learning difficulty
• 200,000 Australians live with dementia
• One in six children in Australia live below the poverty line
The projects we help fund are aimed at building stronger families, promoting self sufficiency, providing basic needs for those in crisis, and enriching the lives of older adults.
United Way Sydney is a non profit organisation with no religious or political affiliations and part of the 120 year old global United Way network of 4000 members
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
In 2010, Guide Dogs Queensland celebrates being 50 years young.
Established in May 1960, Guide Dogs Queensland is today proud to be the state’s principal not-for-profit association providing training and support to Queenslanders who are blind or have low vision.
Although best known for our Guide Dogs, GDQ’s programs have grown to become highly specialised. They include:
• Guide Dogs;
• White Cane training and Electronic Travel Aids;
• Low vision clinics;
• Counselling ;
• Special education programs for children;
• Community education and consultancy.
Every day we help thousands of Queenslanders of all ages overcome the isolation of sight loss. Our programs restore one’s dignity, confidence, independence, mobility and ultimately - freedom.
It costs more than $30,000 to breed, train and place each Guide Dog. We receive no government funding for our Guide Dogs and less than seven per cent in government funding for some fee-for-service orientation and mobility training.
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
The Institute's vision is to save lives of all children with cancer and eliminate their suffering.
Our Mission
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 increse awareness, participation and funding.
Our children are Australia’s future and also our country’s most precious and vulnerable resource. Sadly, one in seven Australian children are living in disadvantage and do not have access to the same educational, health or life opportunities that many of us enjoy and often take for granted. Without support, the disadvantage they experience today is likely to continue into adulthood - and on to the next generation.
The Smith Family, an independent non-profit organisation, works in partnership with other caring Australians to help disadvantaged Australian children and their families. As research has shown, supporting children’s education and learning is one of the most effective means of breaking the cycle of disadvantage and ensuring all children have the same opportunity to realise their potential.
More than 27,000 disadvantaged children are accessing our comprehensive Learning for Life programs, which span a disadvantaged child’s early years through the vulnerable transition points in their development, such as moving from home to primary school and from school to further study or workforce entry. At every step along the way, our nationwide network of Learning for Life workers support our children, linking them with opportunities including literacy support, mentoring, tutoring and personal development initiatives, in addition to financial scholarships to assist with essential school expenses such as uniforms, books and excursions.
Our work is informed by our research and made possible through our network of strong partnerships with other organisations and individuals working towards our vision of a more caring and cohesive Australia.
For more information on The Smith Family or for details on how you can help disadvantaged children, please visit www.thesmithfamily.com.au
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
For over 60 years the Cerebral Palsy League (CPL) has provided vital support and services to bring hope, joy and opportunity to the lives of Queenslanders with cerebral palsy and other physical disabilities.
Every 18 hours a child is born with cerebral palsy in Australia, making it the most common form of physical disability in childhood. It is widely recognised that early intervention and support can drastically maximise the life opportunities of a child with cerebral palsy.
At CPL we recognise all our clients are individuals and provide support throughout their lives to not only meet their specific complex needs but assist them to participate in their community of choice.
Through our expertise in supporting people with cerebral palsy, CPL has grown to become Queensland’s largest disability service provider for people with a physical disability with more than 3100 clients spread across the state.
The vital support services we provide include speech therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, technology and equipment, career support, accommodation, transport, in-home and community access.
If you would like to learn more or support CPL visit cplqld.org.au or phone 1800 819 086.
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.
Each year there are over 600,000 child admissions made to hospitals across Australia. Today, Starlight can only reach ‘1 in 3’ of these children. 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 established in 1966, is Australia's largest overseas humanitarian organisation and is part of the World Vision International partnership. We are a Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation, dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We believe in equality and we serve all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.
By raising money for Red Cross you will help improve the lives of people in need across Australia and overseas. When an Australian community is ravaged by a bushfire, or a Pacific Island is struck by a tsunami, your support means we are ready to respond to these emergencies.
Your donation will also help people faced with other types of disasters that happen every day, disasters that can be equally distressing.
In areas of disadvantage where a parent may struggle to feed their children, your donation will give kids a healthy breakfast before school. For an elderly person living alone, your support will provide a daily phone call to check on their health and well-being. In a war-torn country where a child and mother have been separated due to conflict, your gift will help to bring them together again.
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 its research, services and advocacy. The Brotherhood campaigns for change to break the cycle of poverty and develops forward-looking programs for disadvantaged people, which are often then adopted by other community organisations and governments.
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.
Compassion represents a gift for children living in poverty that most can only dream of. Through partnership with churches on the ground in more than 25 countries, we give the world’s poorest children all the love and support they need, plus the physical and practical help they so often lack. We aim to release them from poverty and give them the tools to build a future in which their own children will be free of the desperate life they were born into. Compassion is uniquely Christ-centred, child-focused and church-based. By fundraising for Compassion, you are helping to release children from poverty, in Jesus’ name.
Vision Australia is a living partnership between people who are blind, sighted or have low vision. We are united by our passion that in the future people who are blind or have low vision will have access to and fully participate in every part of life they choose.
Whether it's reading textbooks at school, getting a job, catching a bus or participating in a fun run, Vision Australia ensures that people who are blind or have low vision can live their lives to the fullest. We do this by developing practical solutions to everyday challenges, providing comprehensive training and enabling easy access to information
The Children’s Hospital at Westmead is the largest, highly respected paediatric centre in NSW, providing excellent care for children from NSW, Australia and across the Pacific Rim. Established in 1880, a stand alone public Hospital and registered charity, The Children’s Hospital at Westmead serves over 50,000 admitted sick children and their families each year in a family-focused healing environment
To bring magic and joy to children with a life threatening illness by granting their most cherished wishes.
Funds donated to the 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 is a youth specific charity offering a continuum of care from assistance on the streets, crisis and short term accommodation to long term residential care, counselling, secondary education and rehabilitation. We extend our services to various communities and regional centres via our outreach programs
Since 1860, the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children (RIDBC) has been at the forefront of educating children who are deaf or blind. Today, RIDBC is recognised as Australia’s largest independent special educator for children with hearing and/or vision impairment and to those with additional disabilities. RIDBC provides much-needed support services and education Australia-wide to children, from newborns through to their late teenage years.
RIDBC also operates a centre for research and professional studies in the field of hearing and vision impairment. The RIDBC Renwick Centre is affiliated with the University of Newcastle and conducts world-leading research to develop better education practices for children affected by vision or blindness.
The Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children is largely dependent on charitable donations. It is Australia’s oldest charity for children and families affected by deafness or blindness. Your donation will continue to help make a difference to the life of a child who is deaf or blind. RIDBC celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2010.
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 is Australia's leading advocate for the prevention of child abuse and neglect.
It is a national, independent, charitable organisation with a clear purpose: to prevent child abuse and neglect before it starts.
Help break the cycle of abuse: Children See Children Do. Make your influence positive.
SIDS and Kids ACT, Hunter & NSW provide 24 hour bereavement support for individuals and families who experience the death of their baby during pregnancy, birth and infancy. This includes miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death, sudden infant death (SIDS) and the death of a child for any reason up to 6 years of age.
The Australian Foundation for Disability provides jobs, training and accomodation for over 1,000 people with disability. We operate on the core principle that values people and their differences and encourages all to attaintheir best in life.
Empowering youth today, for tomorrow
Youth Enterprise Trust (YET) is an independent charitable organisation which helps motivate and empower young people in need to discover a sense of self worth.
Using land as a vehicle YET assists young people through offering personally challenging preventative, vocational and leadership programs that enable them to reconnect with themselves and community.
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 in NSW since 1996. Through the overwhelming corporate and community assistance Humpty has grown to support more than 60 children's hospitals and health services across NSW and two in East Timor.
More recently we have added to our ever-growing list a major chidlren's hospital in each state in Australia.
Over the past four years Humpty, with great community support has raised more than $11 million and purchased more than 700 pieces of medical equipment.
Humpty Dumpty Foundation - helping put kids back together.
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.
The Centenary Institute conducts innovative medical research that aims to prevent and cure some of the worlds most debilitating diseases including cancer and heart disease. We are making progress, but there is much more to do. Your support will be greatly appreciated
The Association provides financial and many other forms of support to improve the quality of life for people living with muscular dystrophy and other neuromuscular disorders, their families and carers across NSW. It also provides funding for research into the treatment and cure of muscular dystrophy
Vision: A community free of asthma
Mission: Positively impact the quality of life of people living with asthma by
• changing community attitudes and actions
• building knowledge
• advocating needs and
• creating an asthma friendly world
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is the most common life-threatening recessive genetic condition. There is no cure and average life expectancy is the mid to late thirties. CF NSW provides support & services to people with CF, and their carers, and funds vital research through the Australian Cystic Fibrosis Research Trust.
600 Delta Pet Partners (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 to Townsville. Many work directly with therapists who use the dogs as part of individual treatment programs for individual patients
Established in 1929 as The NSW Society for Crippled Children in response to the number of children with polio, Northcott Disability Services provides lifelong support and services to children and adults with a disability and their families
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 is an Early Childhood Intervention Service for children aged from birth to school age who have an intellectual disability or developmental delay. It has seven centres across Sydney in Maroubra, North Strathfield, St. Marys, Baullkham Hills, Eastwood, Pennant Hills, Turramarra and French's Forest. Lifestart employs a range of specialist staff including Special Educators, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Physiotherapists as well as a Behavioural Specialist and Social Worker. Lifestart's service is play-based, trans-disciplinary and works closely with families to achieve the best possible start in life for their child.
For 65 years The Spastic Centre has provided programs for children and adults with cerebral palsy and other disabilities across New South Wales. We rely on the generosity of the community to help us to build a better future for people with cerebral palsy. There is no cure for cerebral palsy and across the life-span, individuals and families are supported with therapy, equipment, employment, respite, the CP Helpline and other programs that make a 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
Aunties & Uncles helps “build a better life for children” who face social or emotional challenges, through linking them with volunteer “aunts” and “uncles” who provide friendship & mentoring. By spending one weekend per month for at least twelve months, the aunts and uncles show their commitment to their ‘linked’ child who learns to build trust and confidence in themselves and their community. Right now, there are hundreds of children waiting to be linked. As the government funds less than 30% of the program cost, we urgently need funds to recruit, train and support our volunteers. We thank you for helping to celebrate our 35th anniversary with us in 2009, by choosing to support Aunties & Uncles as your charity for the Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon.
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 custom designed 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 and “connect to the community.”
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.
The Mater Foundation is the philanthropic and community arm of Mater Health Services and the 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 the 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.
2010 is a special year for The Infants’ Home Child & Family Services as it commemorates 136 years of service to young children.
Throughout its rich history The Home has reflected social change as it pioneered many initiatives that are now taken for granted, such as preschool kindergartens, single parent refuges, child care, infant feeding and settling clinics, parenting programs, foster care, and child & family early intervention programs.
Today, The Home operates a multipurpose child & family hub which includes health, education, welfare & early intervention services on one site supporting families with disadvantage & complex needs in a coordinated manner in the context of universal services. In 2008 the services were accessed by over 1200 children, including 500 children with additional needs due to family circumstances, disabilities, health or developmental concerns.
Autism spectrum disorders affect 1 in every 160 people. Right now an estimated 130,000 Australians of all ages have autism. Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is the largest provider of autism specific services in Australia but with so many people affected by autism we know there is so much more we could do.
We use the word ‘spectrum’ because, while all people with autism share some main areas of difficulty, their condition will affect them in very different ways. Typically people will autism will have difficulty with communication and social interaction. This can make autism very isolating not only for the person with autism but also for their parents, siblings, extended family, carers and teachers. 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 (or juvenile) diabetes and its complications through the support of medical research.
JDRF is the largest non-government funder of type 1 diabetes research in the world.
Epilepsy Action provides education and support services across Australia to help children and adults with epilepsy or other seizure disorders live more confidently.
When a person is diagnosed with epilepsy or other seizure disorders the impact can be profound. While they experience fear and uncertainty, their families, friends and employers may face unexpected challenges as they try to assist someone with a condition they don’t fully understand.
Our team of highly qualified psychologists, registered nurses and educators will first assess a person and identify their particular needs. Then a service program is developed that takes into account the impact of seizures in every area, from education and employment to daily living, and recommends strategies to help.
Services also include education programs about seizures and first aid for groups like schools, nurses, police and employers. Information and referral services are also provided, equipping people with knowledge about seizures and connecting them with other community groups that can help.
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 learning disabilities, difficulties and developmental delays 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
Inspire’s mission is to help millions of young people lead happier lives.
We combine technology with the direct involvement of young people to deliver innovative and practical online programs that prevent youth suicide and improve young people's mental health and wellbeing. Our programs are bridging the gap between available support services and young people who need them, but don't currently access them. Tough times are, of course, a normal part of life, but many young people do not have the knowledge, skills and support to get through them. Instead these tough times can leave them feeling overwhelmed, alone and powerless to change their lives.
Day of Difference Foundation is a national children’s charity founded in 2004 by the parents of Sophie Delezio. Day of Difference raises funds for much needed hospital equipment and facilities to save children’s lives. It funds research into burns and skin technology and supports critically injured children and their families on their journey from emergency to recovery.
The Shepherd Centre, is a not-for-profit organisation which was inaugurated in 1970 to teach hearing impaired children to talk. The organisation has five centres across NSW and ACT and is currently providing services to over 200 hearing impaired children and their families.
The Shepherd Centre’s unique and pioneering approach to family centred therapy has assisted thousands of hearing impaired children to learn to talk and enter mainstream schooling. The educational and social outcomes for children have been and continue to be phenomenal.
For an organisation which provides services free of charge and only receives approximately 28% of government funding, the results have been exceptional. Assist The Shepherd Centre to provide exceptional services to children with hearing impairments into the future.
The Sony Foundation Australia is the charitable arm of the Sony Group of Companies in Australia. The Foundation has raised in excess of $12 million in the last decade, to support young Australian's facing issues such as homelessness, severe illness, disability and isolation.
DebRA Australia is a voluntary non-government funded support group that helps individuals and their families with Epiidermolysis Bullosa, or 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
GK or Gawad Kalinga which means to give care is a global movement that comprehensively transforms slums and disaster-stricken areas in poor economies into viable, sustainable communities. GK started in the Philippines but has now found its way in other countries such as Cambodia, India, Papua New Guinea and the ground-works have been laid out for East Timor, Indonesia and Vietnam. GK does its work through volunteerism, community empowerment and partnership. GK777 is a program within GK that seeks to build 700,000 homes in 7,000 healthy communities within 7 years
The Oaktree Foundation is Australia’s first entirely youth-run aid and development agency. Our mission is to empower developing communities through education in a way that is sustainable. Since 2003, Oaktree has partnered with development projects in five countries, providing educational opportunities to over 25,000 young people
The Oncology Children’s (OCF) is a successful Australian charity willing to journey to the edge of science to find cures for childhood cancer. OCF targets those cancers with the lowest survival rate. The very nature of these cancers means cures don't come easily. To answer the challenge OCF identifies some of Australia's most progressive researchers and gives them the independence and the funds to do some of their best work. And it is delivering results.
Find our more information at www.ocf.com.au
Camp Quality is a non profit organisation that is committed to bringing hope and happiness to every child living with cancer, their families and communities through ongoing quality recreational, educational, hospital and financial support programs
FARA supports scientific research of the neurological, degenerative disease Friedreich Ataxia (FA). FA affects young children and teenagers, initially causing inco-ordination, slurred speech and difficulty walking. Progressively it causes incapacitation and eventually cardiac failure. With a reduced life expectancy, it is a race against time for all FA sufferers and their families
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. More than 86,000 Queenslanders 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
UNICEF is the United Nations Children’s Fund and is the world’s leading advocate for children. UNICEF is on the ground in over 150 countries and territories to help children survive and thrive, from early childhood through adolescence. The world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and HIV/AIDS. UNICEF is non-political and provides aid to children on a non-discriminatory basis based on need and has no religious, racial or political affiliations. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments
The Australian Childhood Foundation delivers a range of services to help stop child abuse, including specialist counselling for children and families devastated by abuse, family violence and neglect. We also deliver education and prevention programs, conduct research and lobby government to introduce laws to better support and protect children
CREATE Foundation exists to create opportunities for over 32,000 children and young people in foster or out-of-home care. Many come into care after being neglected or physically, sexually and psychologically abused.
Through no fault of their own, children living in care often feel isolated and ashamed. They can grow up in a series of different foster homes, so they often miss out on a lot of school and can have trouble forming close friendships. When they are older, they can experience higher levels of homelessness, drug or alcohol dependence, justice system involvement and early parenthood.
CREATE works to change all of this and is the only national not-for-profit organisation working with these young people to improve their life outcomes and give them a voice within the foster care system.
Sunnyfield supports people with disabilities to lead more independent lives through our housing, employment and skills development programs. With more and more families seeking help from Sunnyfield, our focus is to not only meet this growing need but also to provide long-term services for people with disabilities and their families
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 at those critical transition periods in life when they are more prone to fall through the gaps. We develop skilled and contributing individuals and support their families to create secure and resilient relationships, to build healthy and inclusive communities that are able to thrive.
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
The foundation is an independent non profit Public Benevolent Institution. Our funds go to children's hospitals throughout Australia, to help relieve the suffering of kids with cancer and the families of children who may be suffering financially due to their child having cancer
Ronald McDonald House Charities creates, finds, and support programs across Australia that directly help seriously ill children & their families.
Programs including:-
Ronald McDonald Houses
Ronald McDonald Learning Program
RMHC Cord Blood Bank Program
Ronald McDonald Family Rooms
Ronald McDonald Family retreats
RMHC Grants
Charlie Bell Scholarships
Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free, 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 tries to contact 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 24 years, Crohn’s & Colitis Australia™ (formerly the Australian Crohn’s and Colitis Association) has been making life more liveable for more than 61,000 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.
Make a Difference provides financial and mentoring support to children and their families in severe hardship in Sydney. 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
The Sri Lanka Child Charity (SLCC) was founded on the 24th February 2004.
Children in Sri Lanka benefit from the money that we raise.
We support the disadvantaged children in homes and those whose families struggle to send their bright children to school.
Please see our website for more information
ParaQuad NSW promotes independence after spinal cord injury occurs. We do this by providing daily personal care; spinal care information (by phone and online); education and assessment tools; training, scholarships and return to work programs; specialized accommodation; social work advice; occupational therapy; advice on what’s available in the community and lobbying
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
This Charity 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.
An initiative of The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Bear Cottage has made a significant difference to the lives of many families since opening it's doors in March 2001. Be it respite care for a much needed break for families, end of life care or bereavement support after a child has died. Emphasis in hospice care provision is placed on family focused care and the provision of respite. Bear Cottage provides a place of rest where daily tasks such as administering medication, cooking and cleaning are done by staff and volunteers so that families may spend quality time together. Families do not pay for any Bear Cottage services and without government funding, all costs of operating are raised entirely through community donations.
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
Stretch-A-Family's mission is to work with homeless teenagers in the Sydney area to end the cycle of homelessness. We provide a family restoration program, residential care and foster care with approved families. We also provide outreach care for young people aged 18-25 who exit from our service into independent living.
Students Partnership Worldwide (SPW) is a youth led international development agency that works with young people in some of the most rural, disadvantaged and disengaged areas of Africa and South Asia. Our work addresses issues such as HIV/AIDS, sexual reproductive health, malaria prevention, equality through education, sustainable farming and safe water sources.
Cystic Fibrosis Queensland (CFQ) is a not-for-profit organisation, which provides essential services to all Queenslanders and their families affected by cystic fibrosis.
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 (less than 7%) towards our total costs meaning that we need to raise $94 out of every $100 we spend.
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.
FebFast Ltd (the Trustee for FebFast Ancillary Fund Trust FebFast) challenges people to take a month off the booze during the shortest month of the year, and at the same time raise funds to help reduce alcohol and other drug related harms in young Australians.
Proceeds raised through registration and fundraising go towards the Australian Drug Foundation, YSAS (the Youth Substance Abuse Service in Victoria), Mater Hospital’s Adolescent Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal Service (Queensland), The Ted Noffs Foundation (NSW and ACT) and FebFast’s grants program for smaller grass-roots organisations.
For more information about FebFast and its beneficiaries visit www.febfast.com.au
A CLASSIC BIKE RIDE THROUGH THE SCENIC HILLS DISTRICT
This event has long been part of the calendar for the recreational cycling fraternity.
Starting 7.30am (100km), 8.00am (70km), 9am (35km) and 9:30am (20km) on Sunday 2nd March at Dural Country Club, 662a Old Northern Road Dural, entrants will have the choice of four routes to ride. The 100km, 70km and 35km routes take a scenic and challenging ride through the Hills District. The 20km route is more suited to families and less experienced riders looking for a pleasant ride through the local rural countryside. All courses finish at the Dural Country Club where a lunch and drink will be provided free of charge to all entrants.
This is a fun day for all!
Why not talk with friends and encourage them to join in the ride?
Proceeds will go to the Early Intervention Program at St Gabriel’s School for Hearing- Impaired Children in Castle Hill and other charities supported by the Club.
The Good Friday Appeal is the public face of fundraising for Victoria’s Royal Children’s Hospital. It has provided almost $200 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 an Australian charity that works with children, their families and communities to promote social inclusion and confident parenting to ensure that children get the best start in life.
Beginning in 1995 Good Beginnings now operates a variety of early intervention individual and group programs for young children and their families covering every state and territory.
By providing free support, programs and services to families where children are at risk of poorer outcomes in health, wellbeing, child development and education, Good Beginnings is proactively working towards an Australia filled with fully functioning families able to love, care, educate and nurture their children in order for them to grow into committed, productive, creative and caring people.
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.
The Mark Webber Challenge Foundation (MWCF) partners with various Australian charities. In 2008 the MWCF is supporting the Leukaemia Foundation and the Save the Tassie Devil Appeal. Your donation will directly support the great work of both organizations.
Variety the Children’s Charity enriches the lives of children in need, whether sick, disabled or disadvantaged. Renowned for putting FUN into FUNdraising events whether it is on the road, water, sport, dining, fashion or concerts; monies raised in Queensland will help put smiles on kids that need our help.
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 life saving programs reach around 750,000 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.
The Muscular Dystrphy Association of Western Australia (MDA WA) is a not for profit organisation and relies on the generosity of the Western Australian public and corporate community for its funding. MDA WA is dedicated to its mission and has evolved over dedicated work of the staff and many volunteers.
MDA WA strives to provide those affected by muscular dystrophy and allied neuromuscular conditions with an improved quality of life to enable them to participate fully in their community without prejudice or discrimination, and to find a cure for muscular dystrophy and allied nueromuscular conditions.
Heart disease is the leading cause of child death in Australia. HeartKids Victoria is dedicated to offering support, encouragement and hope to families of children with congenital or aquired 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.
At Kids Under Cover, we believe every young person has the right to a safe and secure 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 houses and demountable bungalows. 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 bungalow are offered the opportunity to pursue their educational and training goals via our Scholarship Scheme. The scheme provides financial and mentor support to help young people 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 approximately 500 children and adults, operating across 34 metropolitan and regional sites in South Australia. Our mission is to provide a range of quality community based accommodation and respite services to people with severe disabilities and their families. We are committed to helping people with disabilities and their families live full and rewarding lives.
Big Brothers Big Sisters is the leading and longest serving youth mentoring program in Australia with an international heritage of more than 100 years.
It provides one to one mentoring services to more than 250 ‘at risk’ young people in Melbourne and to many more young people across Australia. A volunteer spends time with each young person 3-4 times a month for a minimum of 12 months. Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring services aim to be long term and life changing. Big Brothers Big Sisters has a vision that every young person who needs a mentor, has a mentor.
To do this, Big Brothers Big Sisters needs your help. With more than 250 young people waiting to be matched to a volunteer mentor, Big Brothers Big Sisters needs financial support to make this happen!
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, 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.
Our vision is: independence, choice and community for all.
We work towards achieving 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.
Make-A-Wish Hong Kong grants special wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses in Hong Kong, thereby enriching their lives with hope, strength and joy; and creating wonderful memories for them and their families. With the excitement of having wishes realised, many children become more joyful and optimistic in fighting their illnesses.
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 $15,000 per child per year to receive eight hours of service per week for 40 weeks. They receive nearly $5,500 per child from the State Government. The $9,500 shortfall is offset by the families who pay fees, do fundraising and seek donations.
Berry Street never gives up on children and young people who have sufferred great distress and significant harm. Many of these kids have grown up in families where violence, chronic neglect, substance abuse, mental illness and poverty have prevented them from having a good childhood.
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.
Variety The Children's Charity in Victoria is dedicated to transforming the lives of children with special needs by providing opportunities to increase their quality of life and fulfill their potential.
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.
Our mission at the Women’s & Children’s Hospital Foundation is to provide support for the care and future health of women, babies and children.
Since the Foundation was established in 1989, we have given more than $20 million to the Women’s & Children’s Hospital to improve facilities, purchase state-of-the-art equipment and fund life-saving research.
We are committed to ensuring that children and their families have access to the very best in medical care and support services at a time when they need it most.
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 200 families through generous donations from our Patrons, corporate partners and supporters. Over a million dollars has been used for medication, treatment, specialised equipment and financial support.
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.
Redkite supports children and young people with cancer and their families from the moment of diagnosis, throughout treatment and when families return home to their community.
Redkite’s real and practical services include financial assistance, support in hospitals through social workers and music therapists, education assistance, community based support including telephone and email counselling, bereavement support, and family days.
For more information visit www.redkite.org.au.
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.
SMILE offers support to families who are suffering as a result of a rare childhood disease. SMILE also funds medical research into this important area.
Down Syndrome Society SA is a Not for Profit organization 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 is diagnosed with cancer in South Australia.
The Childhood Cancer Association is South Australia's key organsiation
supporting children living with cancer and their families; providing
emotional, financial and practical support to the entire family. All money
raised by the Association goes directly into the many services provided,
including: peer & family support, sibling support, respite accommodation and
free accommodation to country families, financial assistance, educational
assistance and research and clinical trials in SA.
To provide accommodation to country families living 100km or more away from Perth who have a child being treated in Princess Margaret Hospital for a life threatening illness.
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.
The Benevolent Society is Australia’s oldest charity, established in 1813. We support over 15,700 disadvantaged children and adults across NSW and SE Queensland. We work to keep children safe, to strengthen families, to support women and carers, to enable older people to live independently, and to build stronger communities.
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 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.
The Pyjama Foundation is committed to giving children in care the same opportunities in life as other children. Through its volunteer 'angels' it delivers read aloud programs to assist children in foster and alternative care in Australia improve their literacy. Literacy is critical to a child's success in life.
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 does this by providing counselling, accommodation, transportation and practical assistance for patients and their families - free of charge. The Leukaemia Foundation also funds cutting edge medical research into cures and better treatments.
MontroseAccess (The Queensland Society for Crippled Children) 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 a not-for-profit organisation who works to ensure all children have the safe and happy childhood they deserve.
We are a positive parenting resource for all families and we also provide specialised counselling to break the cycle of child abuse.
To learn more about ACT for Kids visit www.actforkids.com.au
The McGuinness McDermott Foundation was launched by former AFL legends Tony McGuinness and Chris McDermott, who were inspired by two young boys struggling with cancer. Sadly the boys lost their fight, but Chris and Tony continue the fight for all South Australian children diagnosed with cancer and their families. The McGuinness McDermott Foundation raises and distributes funds to the Women's and Children's Hospital to improve all areas of oncology treatment.
SIDS and Kids Queensland provide bereavement and support services to families and relatives that have 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 Children’s Services was established in 1939 as the Crippled Children’s Association, to care for children diagnosed with polio.
From these humble beginnings, Novita has grown to become a recognised and celebrated world leader in the research, development and provision of quality services to more than 1,300 children and families living with physical disabilities and acquired brain injuries.
Your support means Novita can continue its life-changing work with inspirational children, who overcome enormous challenges in their lives every day.
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.
Make-A-Wish Hong Kong grants special wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses in Hong Kong, thereby enriching their lives with hope, strength and joy; and creating wonderful memories for them and their families. With the excitement of having wishes realised, many children become more joyful and optimistic in fighting their illnesses.
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.
Harambee Australia helps vulnerable people in need through community based health and education projects. In Kenya, we assist and support local people to create projects that pull their communities together. By empowering the dedicated people who understand the challenges and solutions, they effectively bring about sustainable change for future generations.
The ACMF provides FREE weekly tuition and instruments to students in disadvantaged areas and juvenile detention centres. 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.
Lifestart Foundation assists orphans, street kids and poor disadvantaged families in need in Vietnam to become self-sufficient. The Lifestart foundation has a free school and grants scholarships to disadvantaged children.
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.
The Singapore Children's Society is a leading volunteer welfare organisation for all races, religions and creeds. Our Mission is "to bring relief and happiness to children in need". Each year we reach out to about 46,000 children, youths and their families through family help, child abuse and neglect prevention, youth works, residential children care and student care.
STATE SCHOOLS’ RELIEF COMMITTEE INC.
Celebrating 79 years of service 1930 – 2009
• SSRC provides simple, practical and effective support to students throughout Victoria who attend government schools. Through our provision of new footwear and clothing, we often make the difference between a student attending school or not attending school. We are delighted to support the Government efforts in providing the opportunity for every student to shine.
• For 79 years successive governments have provided salaries, accommodation and a small administration grant to support our work. This ensures that every cent you donate goes to the provision of new footwear and clothing to students in need.
• Since 2000 we have supported over 60,000 applications for assistance. Your donation will provide simple and direct assistance so students can attend school with a greater sense of belonging and self esteem.
• SSRC is still actively supporting students impacted by “Black Saturday Fires”
• On behalf of the students you assist – THANK YOU – your generosity and support will be greatly appreciated.
• For further information call 98888722 or visit our website www.ssrc.net
Values: Unity Dignity Pride Belonging.
Telethon Speech & Hearing Centre for Children WA is a not-for-profit organisation established in 1967. Its mission is to teach children with speech and language or hearing impairments to listen and speak. Children who can speak have greater choices in schooling, occupation and lifestyle.
Due to an expansion of its programs and services Telethon Speech & Hearing assists more than 10,00 children and their families through: early invention programs for children who suffer from speech and language or hearing impairments; school support programs for hearing impaired children aged 5-17, newborn hearing screening programs; an Ear Clinic for children with hard to treat middle ear infections; two mobile Children’s Ear Clinics which provide a free screening service to indigenous children in the Perth metropolitan area and the South West of WA; a RESCU (remote education services conferencing unit) program which allows families in remote locations easy access to its services and Cochlear Implant programs for local and overseas children.
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 Randall Crocker at our office 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 dynamic, independent, not-for-profit organisation.
Our vision is an Australia where all young people achieve their full potential and are valued by all.
Our mission is to empower young Australians to be successful learners and creative, active and valued citizens.
The George Gregan Foundation aims to raise funds for specific projects targeting children. The key goals of the Foundation are to create outdoor specialised playgrounds in chidren's hospitals and to fund the training of medical practitioners in the area of paediatric neurology.
The Foundation is a long term vision of George Gregan and his wife Erica. The idea for the 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 George Gregan Foundation has built all-access playgrounds at The Children's Hospital in Westmead and the Royal Children's Hospital in Brisbane.
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has been serving Australia for over 110 years and is the leading water safety, swimming and lifesaving education organisation in Australia. Our programs are delivered in schools, pools and community centres daily. They are designed to arm the community with lifesaving skills used in both prevention and rescue.
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.
The Childrens Ward at Bowral Hospital was finally renovated and opened in August 2009 following the provision of funds by the NSW State Government.
BDCU Children's Foundation has been active as a fundraiser and lobbyist to achieve this end and with widespread community support has raised $400,000 to assist provide equipment from a wishlist of items for the Childrens Ward.
BDCU Children's Foundation is a Business Comunnity Partnership between BDCU and local residents to provide for the ongoing equipment needs of the ward and to identify and provide ancillary support services for the children and families of the local area.
Variety inspires hope and enriches the lives of Tasmanian 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.
Desert2Surf aims to build the capacity and resilience of indigenous Australian youth living in the remote and disadvantaged communities.
To achieve this aim, Desert2Surf endeavours to 'make desert dreams come true' by providing indigenous youth with the opportunity to travel outside their community and participate in range of targeted cultural and outdoor experiences with a focus on surfing.
"Albergue, Mision Mexico, Dando Amor, Vida Y Esperanza, A C" (Refuge, Mission Mexico, Giving Love, Life and Hope), is a refuge in the city of Tapachula Mexico, established by Alan and Pamela Skuse. Through fund-raising and the help of volunteers we care for children who have been orphaned, abandoned, abused or are from extreme poverty.
Mission 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.
Life's Little Treasures is a charity run by volunteer parents who themselves have had a premature baby. We provide support and assistance to other families of premature babies throughout Victoria, either in hospital, neonatal intensive care units, special care nurseries or in the community when families get home.
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.
Anxiety and depression affect 1 in 5 Australians, so if you haven't experienced it personally, then somebody close to you has, or will at some point. Depression is a major risk factor for suicide, which is a leading cause of death in young Australians. We work to implement the world's leading anxiety and depression prevention programs in underprivileged schools and communities to promote resilience and improve children's mental health and wellbeing.
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.
John Hunter Children's Hospital is a tertiary referral centre for children ranging in age from 23 weeks gestation to 18 years. The hospital cares for patients throughout the Hunter Valley and Northern New South Wales and includes medical, surgical, adolescent care unit and outpatient clinics. Specialty areas of care include asthma, cystic fibrosis, diabetes and cancer.
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.
Touched by Olivia is focused on improving the health and happiness of our children through 3 key initiatives.
1. Raising funds for Sydney Children's Hospital.
2. Building all abilities playgrounds for children of all abilities to play side by side.
3. Delivering parenting programs to nurture and improve family life & well-being.
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
Clubs Smile for a Child Foundation is a Community Club industry initiative that supports Queensland charities working with Queensland children who require various forms of medical assistance. 2009 Beneficiaries are 'Special Schools' in Queensland, Montrose Access, Camp Quality and The Starlight Foundation.
Based on the belief that World Change Starts with Educated Children, Room to Read is an innovative non-profit leader dedicated to promoting and enabling global education. This is done by establishing libraries and schools, publishing and distributing local language children's books, and providing long-term educational support for girls. Room to Read currently works in 7 countries in Asia and 2 in Africa.
Wellwishers Trust provides clean water for people in Ethiopia, where women and daughters currently walk an average of 3 hours daily to collect polluted water from sources often shared with defecating livestock. Nearly 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!
Healthy Kids is a health promotion charity influencing healthy food choices in schools and family units to prevent diet related diseases.
Noah's Ark provides educational and specialised learning materials to support the 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 115,000 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 day sfor 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, a not-for-profit volunteer organisation, supports 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. In 2009 we support development of 'Red Chocolate Elephants', a DVD and booklet for grieving children.
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.
Oz Child (Children Australia Inc) has a history of helping children which dates back to 1851. Today, the organisation is continuing to build on this strong foundation, with around 170 staff and 500 volunteers. We run multidisciplinary and culturally aware programs across a range of areas to strengthen the potential and life opportunities of Australian children. Services include foster care, kinship care, child and family support, disability, outreach services - education support, youth pathways and health lifestyles.
The Children's Leukaemia & Cancer Research Foundation (Inc) is a charity based in WA. 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 and Kids 'Safe Keeping' campaign began in 1991, we have managed to save an estimated 6000 tiny lives, but tragically SIDS still took the lives of 71 babies in 2007, so we need to remain vigilant. SIDS and Kids Western Australia needs your help to save babies lives.
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.org.au an initiative of the Starlight Children's Foundation, provides safe and supportive online communities for young people living with serious illness, chronic health condition or disability, and their families.
There are over 450,000 young people coping with the impact of living with a serious illness, chronic health condition or disability. Serious illness or disability can profoundly affect the everyday lives of young people by increasing their risk of social isolation, disconnection and lower emotional wellbeing. These problems are compounded by long hospital stays.
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 (The Wheelchair and Disabled Association of Australia) supports children and adults with an intellectual, physical, sensory and/or psychiatric disability to live, learn, work and connect in the community.
Ronald McDonald Houses offer a 'home-away-from-home' for the families of sick children who are undergoing medical treatment at nearby hospitals. This allows families to stay together in a homelike environment at a fraction of the cost of a hotel room, for as long as they need to.
The Catherine Freeman Foundation was established by Cathy Freeman, Olympic Gold Medalist, as a way to support Indigenous Youth. In conjunction with our strategic partners, we provide educational opportunities to primary school aged children and secondary school aged girls on Palm Island in Queensland. Catherine is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children so they can achieve their full potential.
World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation dedicated to working with children, families and communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. World Vision serves all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity or gender, helping 100 million people in 100 countries.
The Tasmania Police Charity Trust was established in December 2006, to provide the opportunity for police officers and State Service Employees of the Department of Police and Emergency Management to work together, with the community, towards a common goal of fundraising to support nominated charities within the State.
The Trust aims to provide assistance to those in the community in need, inparticular children and young people.
The Autism Association of WA 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.
Children's Cancer Foundation (Hong Kong) seeks to improve the quality of life for young cancer patients and their families in caring for their physical, psychological and social well-being. Children's Cancer Foundation also seeks to help doctors improve the survival rate of children with cancer, and to assist major public hospitals in Hong Kong to upgrade their equipment and services in paediatric oncology.
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.
A local charity committed to raising funds for the Lorne Kindergarten, Lorne P-12 College and Lorne Community Hospital. Other community based projects will also be considered on a case by case basis. For more information visit www.lornelife.com
Books to read is a not-for-profit initiative by a group of young volunteers with a common goal to improve the learning conditions of the schools in less privileged countries by increasing the amount of useful educational materials though the re-distribution of used textbooks collected in Singapore.
It is rooted in the belief that education is a sustainable means for personal and collective development, and conceived out of a desire to inspire children with knowledge that is locked in books.
For administrative purposes, donors will receive a tax receipt from Cure Our Kids, however, please be aware that we are supporting the following three charities, Cure Our Kids, Children’s Cancer Institute Australia, and Bear Cottage. At the conclusion of the event all funds will be distributed appropriately.
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 ".
The mission of ROK is to enhance the quality of life for children, young people, and families in the local community by providing strength based support in the form of expert advice or information, counseling, and groups that address personal issues and difficulties.
Babies and children cared for at the Mater are affectionately known as Mater Little Miracles.
Each year the Mater Mother's Neonatal Critical Care Unit provides specialist care to 2,000 premature and seriously ill babies and the Mater Children's Hospital provides exceptional care to over 130,000 children.