Every year thousands of pets are surrendered, neglected or abandoned by their owners. Animal Welfare League NSW has been caring for these pets for over 50 years. When they turn up on our doorstep with nowhere else to go, we welcome them in, provide them with comfortable shelter and the loving care they need. We also do our very best to find these pets the loving forever homes they deserve. Animal Welfare League NSW operates two animal welfare shelters and a veterinary hospital. We also have a team of Inspectors who are on the ground everyday protecting animals, providing emergency rescue and enforcing the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.
The Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF) is dedicated to helping discover the treatments and cures for cancer by funding world-class research in Australia. Every dollar of every donation received by ACRF goes directly to research.
Australian Diabetes Council is Australia’s oldest and largest not-for-profit organisation focused on providing support and services to people living with and at risk of diabetes, their families, carers and friends. ph: 1300 342 238 or visit: australiandiabetescouncil.com
Autism Spectrum Australia is the country's largest not-for-profit provider of autism services - from the diagnosis, early intervention, schools, adult & family support. Our aim is to create a brighter future for people with autism and their families.
The Black Dog Institute is a world-leader in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder. Founded in 2002, the Institute combines expertise in clinical management with cutting edge research.
Bravehearts’ key purpose is to educate, empower and protect Australian kids from sexual assault.
Epilepsy Australia supports Australians living with epilepsy. Would you know what to do if you saw someone having a seizure? Our goal is for every household in Australia to be seizure aware. Your support will help us achieve this.
Forest Lodge values the cultural and socio-economic diversity of its community. It has enjoyed a reputation for producing high academic results together with excellence in visual and performing arts. Our ethos emphasises caring for individual needs.
Heartkids is a very special charity focused on Childhood Heart Disease. Heartkids Victoria was established in 1990 and provides a wide range of support services to heart children and their families.
Lifeline provides 24 hour access to suicide prevention and crisis support services through one national number - 13 11 14 Trained volunteer telephone crisis supporters answer over 500,000 calls each year from Australians needing crisis support. Lifeline also provides one-on-one online crisis support chat- available 8pm to midnight, 7 days a week. For crisis support call 13 11 14
The McGrath Foundation raises money to place McGrath Breast Care Nurses in communities right across Australia and to increase breast awareness in young women. To find out more about the McGrath Foundation, please visit www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au
MND affects approximately 1500 people in Australia and thousands more - their carers, families and friends - live daily with its impact. On average every day in Australia at least one person dies from MND and another is diagnosed. MND Australia is the national peak body for MND care and research in Australia.
For over 60 years, Orana has played a vital role in supporting South Australians living with a disability. We provide people with a disability the opportunity to live and work within their local community and fulfill their dreams.
Pillars of Strength is an Australian first charity which provides Timeout and In Hospital support programs for Dads while their baby is sick, and also to bereaved Dads after the loss of their baby. www.pillarsofstrength.com.au
Project Dovetail is a charity that aims to help children who have been disadvantaged through illness, parental abandonment, social situation, location, financial struggles and similar situations. We are the wind beneath these children's wings.
No one wishes for a life with any form of cancer, pain or suffering. But personal crises are an undeniable reality of life. Quest for Life have residential programs for people living with breast cancer, depression, grief, trauma, loss, anxiety and other chronic illnesses. These programs have been developed to empower people with the skills to confidently face their challenge, whatever it may be. People leave our programs with practical strategies for living well in challenging circumstances and for finding meaning in the midst of life's unexpected events. We can’t always control what happens in life and Quest for Life Foundation is here to help, come what may.
An Australian child is diagnosed with an intellectual disability every two hours. People with an intellectual disability are often ridiculed, misunderstood, isolated or simply ignored. Special Olympics Australia is the leader in promoting sport as a means of social inclusion for this amazing group of people. Our mission has been to provide regular year round sports training and competition for all Australian children and adults with an intellectual disability. The gift of sport transforms lives by giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, make friends, take pride in themselves and HAVE FUN.
Since 1988, the Starlight Children’s Foundation has transformed the lives of seriously ill and hospitalised children and their families throughout Australia. Delivering programsseven days a week, our costs are ongoing, and continuing our program delivery is completely dependent on donations as we receive no government funding. To find out more about our programs (including Starlight Wish granting) please visit: www.starlight.org.au
Our mission is to prevent and relieve sickness and injury - and proactively enhance the health and well being of all people.
The Shepherd Centre is a not-for-profit organisation teaching deaf and hearing-impaired children to listen and speak. We enable children who are deaf and hearing-impaired to develop spoken language so they may fully participate in the hearing world and in so doing reach their full potential.
Variety - the Children’s Charity is a national not-for-profit organisation committed to empowering Australian children who are sick, disadvantaged or have special needs to live, laugh & learn. By giving practical equipment, programs & experiences, Variety helps children in need to overcome whatever obstacles they face & live life to the fullest.
White Ribbon is an organisation that is working to prevent the most common and pervasive form of male violence - that towards women. White Ribbon works to achieve attitudinal and behavioural change through a combination of social marketing, the Ambassadors program and initiatives with communities, schools, universities and sporting codes.
Windgap is a not-for-profit organisation providing services to people with intellectual disabilities in the eastern suburbs of Sydney. Services include supported accommodation, supported employment, training, community access and community integration.