Our Charities
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Heart Research Centre
The Heart Research Centre conducts research into the prevention and management of chronic diseases including cardiovascular disease, their social, psychological and behavioural aspects.
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The Shepherd Centre
The Shepherd Centre teaches children aged 0-6 years who are deaf and hearing impaired how to listen and speak so that they can reach their full potential in the hearing world.
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Mater Foundation
Mater Foundation supports compassionate health care for our community by promoting and funding the prevention and control of disease in people of all ages.
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Variety The Childrens Charity
Variety, The Children's Charity is dedicated to transforming the lives of children with special needs. -
UnitingWorld
The Uniting Church in Australia is known for its commitment to justice and the inclusion of people at the margins of society. These values guide UnitingWorld’s work with communities in Africa, Asia and the Pacific.
UnitingWorld’s partnership with the development arm of one of India’s major Christian Churches enables us to engage communities with respect and authenticity.
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Youngcare
Youngcare was established in 2005 following the inspirational story of one woman’s battle to find relevant and dignified care. Currently more than 6,500 young Australians (under the age of 65) with full-time care needs are living in aged care simply because there are few alternatives.
Youngcare is committed to raising awareness of the issue across the nation so that we can drive change and create real choices for young Australians and their families.
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Zoos SA
Zoos South Australia (Zoos SA) is a not–for-profit conservation charity that operates Adelaide Zoo, Monarto Zoo and Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary. All Zoos SA properties are involved in conservation breeding activities to help “save species from extinction".
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Greenpeace
Greenpeace has teamed with Inspired Adventures to bring a unique journey into the heart of the Sumatran Jungle. With skilled guides you will trek for seven glorious days, witness orangutans in their natural surroundings, discover rainforest species you didn’t know existed and help support Greenpeace’s vital work.
You’ll have the opportunity to document your experiences in words and images that can be shared with Greenpeace supporters to clearly show the type of environment we are all striving to protect.
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Australian Lung Foundation
The Australian Lung Foundation is a key agent of change in Australia for promoting the understanding, management and relief of lung disease.
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Cerebral Palsy League
The Cerebral Palsy League (CPL) is a non-profit organisation that provides vital support and services to over 5,000 children and adults with cerebral palsy and related physical disabilities. We provide services at every stage of our clients’ lives in thousands of homes, schools, communities and workplaces across Queensland.
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Plan Australia
Plan Australia works at the grassroots in more than 49 developing countries to empower communities to overcome poverty so that children have the opportunity to reach their full potential – and children are encouraged to be actively involved in the process.
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Black Dog Institute
The Black Dog Institute is an educational, research, clinical and community-oriented facility offering specialist expertise in mood disorders - a range of disorders that include depression and bipolar disorder (formerly called 'manic depression'). The Institute is attached to the Prince of Wales Hospital and affiliated with the University of NSW.
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Australian Cancer Research Foundation
The Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF) is dedicated to helping find a cure for cancer through the continued support of world-class research in Australia. The cancer charity foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for this devastating disease which affects one in three Australians.
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Special Olympics Australia
Special Olympics Australia transforms the lives of children and
adults with an intellectual disability by providing regular sports
and social opportunities in a supportive environment.Through sport, meaningful competition and mutually-beneficial
partnerships, people with an intellectual disability can develop
the confidence to make choices, share their voices and become
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Leukaemia Foundation
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. Each year we invest millions in research to improve treatments and find cures and support thousands of Australians through our free services.
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Australia for UNHCR
Australia for UNHCR is the fundraising arm of the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) in Australia. Our aim is to help Australians change the lives of refugees and displaced people around the world.
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RSPCA Australia
RSPCA is a community-based charity that works to prevent cruelty to animals by actively promoting their care and protection.
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Jeans for Genes
One in 20 children is born with some kind of congenital abnormality or genetic disease.
Jeans for Genes is a major national fundraiser of the Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI). Since 1994, millions of Australians have raised more than $56 million through Jeans for Genes to support research at Children’s Medical Research Institute across four key areas: cancer, embryology, gene therapy and neuroscience.
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Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)
Aspect provides programs not only for people with autism, but also to support family members, educate the community and research effective treatments. -
Diabetes WA
Diabetes WA is a Western Australian charity that reaches out to over 200,000 people impacted by diabetes. We are the peak body and voice for diabetes in Western Australia. We provide services for those people living with and affected by diabetes, we speak out to generate and inform the diabetes debate and support research to develop policy and practice.
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National Stroke Foundation
The National Stroke Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation that works with the public, government, health professionals, patients, carers and stroke survivors to reduce the impact of stroke on the Australian community. The National Stroke Foundation is the only national not-for-profit organisation dedicated exclusively to stroke, providing advice to governments, health professionals, patients and stroke survivors and their families about stroke.
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Alzheimers Australia NSW
Alzheimer's Australia is the peak body providing support and advocacy for the 250,000 Australians living with dementia.
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Guide Dogs NSW-ACT
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT exists to enhance the quality of life of people living with blindness or impaired vision, by assisting in their achievement of independence through access and mobility. We believe people living with impaired vision have equal rights to other people, and respect their right for human dignity.
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Arthritis NSW
Arthritis NSW is a community organisation that helps people with arthritis. We provide information free of charge to people living in New South Wales who have been newly diagnosed with the disease as well as those who have lived with it for some time. Young or old, Male or female. In the city or in the country. Arthritis affects everybody.
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Good Beginnings
Good Beginnings builds better outcomes for children in vulnerable communities through effective early intervention. We provide free early childhood and practical parenting programs across Australia to work towards a good beginning for every child, no matter what their circumstances. Our programs range from early childhood literacy programs to intensive family support. We have helped over 40,000 young children and their families since 1997.
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Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service
Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service is a community owned and operated aeromedical search and rescue service, serving the Hunter, Central Coast, Mid North Coast, New England and North West regions. It is one of six helicopter services contracted by NSW Health to perform emergency services in the New South Wales community.
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Taralye
Taralye, the oral language centre for deaf children is Victoria’s leading oral language centre, providing services to deaf and hearing impaired children and their families throughout the State.
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Lifeline Australia
Lifeline provides access to crisis support, suicide prevention and mental health support services. People call Lifeline’s 24 hour crisis support service about many things including: Anxiety, Depression, Loneliness, Abuse and trauma, Suicide, and Work stresses. Lifeline also provides national services and campaigns that promote emotional wellbeing, encourage help seeking, and address suicide prevention and awareness.
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World Vision Australia
World Vision Australia is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice.
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Cerebral Palsy Alliance
Every 15 hours an Australian child is born with cerebral palsy. Cerebral Palsy Alliance is committed to enhancing the lives of people with cerebral palsy by offering a range of services for every stage of life. Become part of our mission; help us to build better futures for people with cerebral palsy and their families.
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National Breast Cancer Foundation
The National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) is the leading community-funded national organisation in Australia raising money for research into the prevention and cure of breast cancer.
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Miracle Babies
Miracle Babies Foundation is a national organisation that supports premature and sick newborns, their families and the hospitals that care for them.
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The Kids Cancer Project
The Kids’ Cancer Project is an Australian charity dedicated to finding cures for specific childhood cancers. We raise money to fund research programs with the sole objective of finding cures for childhood cancers with the lowest survival rates.
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ChildFund Australia
ChildFund Australia is an independent and non-religious international development organisation that works to reduce or eliminate poverty for children in the developing world. -
Flinders Medical Centre Foundation
The Flinders Medical Centre Foundation supports the work of more than 400 leading medical researchers specialising in major diseases such as cancer, heart, and neurological diseases. -
Cure Cancer Australia Foundation
Cure Cancer Australia Foundation has come to stand for integrity, excellence, and success in research. Since 1967, the Foundation has been a front-line source of funding for innovative, ground-breaking cancer and leukaemia research projects.
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Arthritis Tasmania
Arthritis Tasmania (incorporating Osteoporosis Tasmania) is a non-profit, non-government organisation and the peak body for musculoskeletal disease in Tasmania. Arthritis Tasmania is affiliated nationally with Arthritis Australia and Osteoporosis Australia and relies on the generosity of the Tasmanian community to fund its programs and services.
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Kids Helpline
Kids Helpline is Australia's only free, confidential and anonymous, telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25. -
The Wayside Chapel
The Wayside Chapel has been providing unconditional love, care and support to people on and around the streets of Kings Cross since it first opened its doors in 1964.
Each year, thousands of people visit Wayside for assistance in gaining equitable access to essential health, welfare and related services.
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SIDS and Kids
SIDS and Kids is dedicated to saving the lives of babies and children during pregnancy, birth, infancy and childhood and supporting bereaved families.
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Australias CEO Challenge
Australia's CEO Challenge is an innovative program of partnerships between the business sector and the community to respond to domestic violence. -
Amnesty International Australia
Amnesty International is a global movement of 2.8 million supporters, members and activists in more than 150 countries and territories who campaign to end grave abuses of human rights.
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Indigenous Community Volunteers
Indigenous Community Volunteers provides opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to develop community and human capacity to improve their quality-of-life, health, social and economic wellbeing and inclusion within Australian society.
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Cathy Freeman Foundation
The Cathy Freeman Foundation (CFF) was established in 2007 to close the education gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous children and to provide pathways to success.
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Arthritis SA
The Arthritis Foundation of South Australia strives to provide access to the best health and quality of life for people with arthritis and other musculo-skeletal conditions.
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Arthritis WA
Arthritis & Osteoporosis WA is dedicated to the support of new research into possible cures and better treatments for musculoskeletal diseases. We have been the major force behind efforts to establish a Chair of Musculoskeletal research at the University of Western Australia, now near completion.
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The Reach Foundation
Reach believes that every young person should have the support and self-belief they need to fulfil their potential and dare to dream.
Reach creates safe and supportive spaces where teenagers can share stories and experiences honestly. A place where they can increase their self-belief, discover who they are and recognise that they’re not alone.
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Running Pink
Running Pink is a non profit organization with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status. Running Pink was initially set up in 2006, after Deborah was diagnosed with breast cancer, with the express purpose to raise funds, through Deborah’s epic runs, for the National Breast Cancer Foundation so they can continue their research into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.
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Animals Asia Australia
Animals Asia's main project, the Moon Bear Rescue, is aimed at bringing the barbaric practice of bear farming to an end. At present they have rescued over 250 moon bears which are now living peaceful lives at their sanctuaries in China and Vietnam.”
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Chicks in Pink (Mater Foundation)
The mission of chicks in pink is to raise funds which have a positive, significant and real impact on people who are affected by breast cancer and contribute to the better understanding and treatment of breast cancer through medical research.
