Tag Archive for: charity

Dress Up for the ‘Dressember’ Campaign to Fight Human-Trafficking

By: Laura Bennett

It’s a confronting reality: right now over 27million women and girls are victims of modern-day slavery and trafficking. Read more

Dreaming of a Safer Christmas

By: Mike Crooks

It’s meant to be the season of joy, but for many vulnerable Australians, Christmas is a painful reminder of what they don’t have. Read more

5 Ways to Unwrap the Christmas Joy of Giving – Besides Presents!

By: Andrew Marsh

This Christmas let’s focus on being truly present rather than just giving presents. Read more

10 Years After the Lindt Cafe Siege: Louisa Hope Still Giving Back

By: Mike Crooks

Louisa Hope knows more than most about hardship and pain. Read more

Purpose: The Key to a Thriving Community

By: Helping Hands TV

“Your entire life depends on the quality of the community or communities you associate yourself with and create,” says Adam McCurdie, founder and CEO of Humanitix. Read more

Social Enterprise – A Catalyst for Public Good

By: Helping Hands TV

In Australia, and in many places around the world, the buying power of our hard earned income has taken a hit with the rising cost of living. Read more

Charitable Giving and Generosity – Why Not Plan For It?

By: Helping Hands

“Generosity is about giving,” says Kristy Muir, the CEO of the Paul Ramsey Foundation, “and giving is a love of humanity.” Read more

Your Old or Broken Mobile Phone Could Save a Life

By: Steve Dunster

Warning: The following article contains mentions of domestic violence. If you need support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or visit lifeline.org.au. If you have been impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au.

Aussies are being encouraged to donate their old mobile phones, to give domestic violence victims a safe way to get help.
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How Aussie Businesses are Impacting the World for Good

By: Helping Hands

Australians love to use what they have to make life better for someone doing it tough, and Aussie businesses are no different. Read more

“Time to Speak Up”: Mission Australia Seeks Young Voices

By: Mike Crooks

Mission Australia is asking people aged 15-19 to have their say in the charity’s 23rd annual Youth Survey. Read more