The Think Pink Foundation (AU, 72781321596) Browse events

The Think Pink Foundation is an independent, volunteer based charity that dedicates its efforts and the funds it raises to provides physical, psychological and emotional support for people diagnosed with breast cancer.  The Foundation proudly supports breast cancer patients through its unique state-of-the-art, independent and non-clinical facility called The Living Centre where the focus is on wellness rather than illness. The Living Centre provides holistic support totally free of charge to patients, their families and carers at any stage of their journey with breast cancer.  Think Pink also funds worthy projects undertaken by other qualified breast cancer organisations to breast cancer patients with up to date information and emotional support No doubt, you too have been touched by the effects of breast cancer. If not a member of your family, you will know of someone’s mother, daughter, sister, wife or best friend who has been affected by this disease. One in nine Australian women is. This year, approximately 14,500 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer nationally and a little over 3,500 of those will come from Victoria. One per cent of all cases diagnosed will be men. Whilst research is continuing in the quest for a cure, there are very real needs for those women and men now living the fight for survival. When you are undergoing chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy, it’s hard to hold down a job. The bills continue to roll in. The struggle to live is compounded by the struggle to survive.  Our mission is to help these people, their families and carers now, and in practical ways. Simply put, The Think Pink Foundation enables a better journey through breast cancer.

Still Aware Incorporated (AU, 96769861420) Browse events

Every 4 hours a baby is born still in Australia...unbelievable - devastating - unbearable - heartbreaking...changeable? At Still Aware our focus is to bring about much needed awareness to the tragic event of a baby born still. Through awareness, education and advocacy. With your help we aim change how we talk about stillbirth prior to the tragedy, raising awareness in hopes of prevention.

The Fred Hollows Foundation (AU, 46070556642) Browse events

The vision of The Fred Hollows Foundation is for a world where no one is needlessly blind, and Indigenous Australians enjoy the same health and life expectancy as other Australians. The Foundation carries on the work of the late Professor Fred Hollows.

Tour de Cure (AU, 56302713357) Browse events

Tour de Cure is a cycling foundation committed to finding a cure for cancer. Since 2007 we have raised over $14 million and funded 166 cancer research, support and prevention projects. This year we aim to raise $3.5 million and share our cancer awareness message with more Australian communities.

Rainbows for Kate (AU, 34839752650) Browse events

The Rainbows for Kate Foundation has been established to specifically address the current lack of knowledge and understanding in relation to Sarcoma cancers. Our objective is to raise money for the purpose of enabling research into this particularly aggressive cancer. It is the view of the doctors involved that a significant difference could be made into the treatment of this type of cancer within just twelve months.

National Stroke Foundation (AU, 42006173379) Browse events

The National Stroke Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation that aims to stop stroke, save lives and end suffering and is the only national charity dedicated exclusively to stroke. The National Stroke Foundation is dedicated to raising awareness, preventing stroke, facilitating research, improving treatment and making life better for stroke survivors.

ToyBox International (AU, 58674539061) Browse events

ToyBox is dedicated to supporting Australia's sick and disadvantaged children. To do this we purchase needy children vital equipment and therapy to conquer the challenges life has brought them, fund incredible escapes so they can enjoy welcome distractions and inspiration to make their journeys easier, fill essential grants that support their family and allow them to be by their child’s side for comfort and fund necessary research so that future generations will not face these challenges.

Crohn's & Colitis Australia (AU, 42082747135) Browse events

For more than 25 years, Australian Crohn’s & Colitis Association (ACCA) has been making life more liveable for more than 70,000 Australian men, women and children living with these chronic illnesses. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis can be diagnosed at any age, though it is most commonly diagnosed in people aged between 15 - 35 years when education, career and family building are at a peak. While we invest in research and wait for a cure for inflammatory bowel disease, CCA will continue to advocate for world best treatments and health services for those living with Crohn’s and colitis. Through our programs we offer education and support for Australia’s growing Crohn’s and colitis community. Importantly, our services are offered free of charge. As we receive no funding from government sources, we rely on the generosity of volunteers, donors and community fundraising to continue our work. Please note that donations over $200 are normally acknowledged in our magazine and annual report. Please advise us if you do not wish your donation to be publicly acknowledged by phoning us on 1800 138 029 or email: [email protected]

DEBRA Australia (AU, 94140980920) Browse events

DEBRA Australia is a voluntary non-government funded support group that helps individuals and their families with Epidermolysis Bullosa, more commonly known as EB. An EB person has skin that is as fragile as butterflies’ wings so they are affectionately known as “Butterfly Children”. This rare genetically inherited skin disorder is incurable.

QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute (AU, 31411813344) Browse events

QIMR Berghofer is one of Australia's largest and most successful medical research institutes and is recognised worldwide for the quality of its research. Our 700 researchers, visiting scientists and students are investigating nearly 50 diseases. No matter how large or small, your support will enable critical and potentially life saving research to be undertaken at QIMR Berghofer. The health of you, your family and friends could one day depend on the breakthroughs being made by our researchers. Thank you for your generosity.

Kids Cancer Support Group (Perth) Incorporated (AU, 68784870577) Browse events

We support the children who are diagnosed with cancer, their families and the Oncology Unit at Princess Margaret Hospital. We raise funds for many resources and programmes, therapeutic camps and financial help at such a difficult time. We also provide practical support throughout the cancer journey.

The Florey Institute of Neuroscience & Mental Health (AU, 92124762027) Browse events

Florey scientists are researching the many complex and debilitating brain disorders affecting millions of Australians every year. Our research programs include bipolar, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, Parkinson's, Huntington's and Alzheimer's diseases, motor neuron disease, addiction, cardiovascular disease, depression, schizophrenia, stroke, dementia and traumatic brain and spinal cord injury. Our goal is that our discoveries will lead to more effective treatments and, ultimately, cures of these diseases ensuring a healthier life for all Australians.

Kids Cancer Project (AU, 13061138181) Browse events

The Kids' Cancer Project is an Australian charity dedicated to finding cures for childhood cancers with the lowest survival rates. Almost half of children with these types of cancer lose their battle. This is an outcome that The Kids' Cancer Project is determined to improve by funding some of Australia’s best childhood cancer researchers. We are committed to giving every child with cancer the opportunity to grow up and live their dreams. Find out more information at www.thekidscancerproject.org.au

Cancare Centre (AU, 44040479199) Browse events

To reach out to cancer patients and their family members with Christ’s love to provide them with holistic care in areas of physical, emotional, spiritual and social needs.

Stillbirth Foundation Australia (AU, 86132740937) Browse events

Six babies are stillborn every day in Australia. Despite medical and scientific advances, one in 135 pregnancies will end in stillbirth (defined as the death of a baby in utero at any time between 20 weeks and full term). The Stillbirth Foundation Australia's mission is to help reduce the incidence of stillbirth through research, education and advocacy. Your support could truly make a lifetime of difference. Thank you for your kindness and generosity.

Muscular Dystrophy Association Inc (AU, 33376893530) Browse events

MDA provides support to the 1 in every 1000 Australian men, women and children affected by Muscular Dystrophy, through the provision of respite, education and training, information services, support groups and funding medical research.

HCU (Homocystinuria) Network Australia Inc. (AU, 60739651389) Browse events

HCU Network Australia is a Health Promotion Charity established in 2014, with the vision “to be a driving force in the journey to a cure, improving quality of life along the way”. Our aim is to achieve meaningful progress and best health outcomes for the HCU community.   Our priorities are to: Support HCU Patients, their families and their caregivers; Raise awareness of HCU and the importance of early detection, diagnosis and treatment; and Support and encourage research into improved diagnostic methods, increased treatment options and ultimately a cure. Homocystinuria (HCU) is a devastating rare genetic disease that when untreated causes most notably intellectual disability and early mortality.  Approximately 25 per cent of untreated affected individuals do not live past their 20s with others experiencing significantly reduced quality of life.  HCU is progressive and affected individuals suffer multi-systemic disorder of the central nervous system (CNS), ocular, skeletal, and cardiovascular system.  Symptoms are highly variable but include intellectual disability, developmental delay and learning difficulties, psychiatric disturbances, behavioural problems, dislocation of the lens of the eye resulting in blindness if untreated, seizures, osteoporosis and skeletal abnormalities, premature heart attack and stroke.  As a whole, the complications of the disease lead to a reduced quality of life and significantly shorter life expectancy.   No cure has been discovered for HCU.  Those affected require life-long medical and dietary management.

SBH Queensland (AU, 55163499808) Browse events

Spina Bifida is the most common permanently disabling birth defect - it affects the development of the spine and brain. Hydrocephalus is caused by spina bifida as well as a number of other medical conditions. There are no cures for spina bifida or hydrocephalus, but with proper support, especially in the developing years, children may live rewarding, fulfilling lives. With over 40 year’s experience, SBH Queensland is well respected as the expert provider of services to children and adults with spina bifida and hydrocephalus in Queensland. SBH Queensland provides support from the moment that a pregnant mother discovers that her unborn child has spina bifida or hydrocephalus right through until the child’s adult years. Our teams in Brisbane and Townsville provide school support, home visits, therapy and group programs, holiday camps and outreach visits throughout Queensland. SBH Queensland receives no government funding for children prior to their entry into formal education. As the first five years of a child’s life is a time when many developmental milestones are reached, programs for this age group are vital for future independence. We ask for your support to continue these vital programs.

Westmead Millennium Institute (AU, 54145482051) Browse events

The Children’s Tumour Foundation of Australia (AU, 26148815534) Browse events

Together……improving the lives of those affected by neurofibromatosis. Together……reaching for a cure.

Shanthi Foundation (AU, 73168604466) Browse events

‘Shanthi’, meaning peace, aims to propagate Palliative Care throughout the world, especially in developing nations, to give compassion, dignity and respect to all human beings with a life-limiting illness. We also strive to prevent life limiting illnesses such as cancer and chronic kidney disease by educating children & adults and providing clean drinking water to schools & villages in the developing world.

National Breast Cancer Foundation (AU, 37144841707) Browse events

The National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) is Australia’s leading charity raising and granting funds for breast cancer research. We are proud of the fact that we raise and grant funds exclusively for research, because we believe research is the most effective way to end breast cancer. We fund research right across the spectrum – from understanding the fundamental basis of the disease to psychosocial research aimed at improving the quality of life for survivors. Since 1994, $97 million has been awarded to fund over 340 Australian-based research projects to improve the health and wellbeing of those affected by breast cancer. In that time, because of research, the percentage of women losing their battle with breast cancer has been halved. Our aspirational goal is to achieve zero deaths from breast cancer by 2030. With 37 Australians diagnosed each day and seven losing their battle, there is still much to do.

ReadyStepGrow (AU, 66164357162) Browse events

ReadyStepGrow is a new and innovative organisation to empower parents of prems (babies, infants and children born too soon). We offer research-informed professional programs and support services to help parents give their prems the best start. ReadyStepGrow understand "If a community values it's children it must cherish their parents." (Bowlby, 1951)

The Australian Thyroid Foundatrion Ltd (AU, 28080557642) Browse events

The Australian Thyroid Foundation goal is to continually raise awareness through public education of the importance of Good Thyroid Health for all Australians, including overcoming Iodine Deficiency, particularly for young women contemplating pregnancy, pregnant or breastfeeding. As a member based thyroid patient advocacy organisation, education and support member services are continually improved to ensure all members receive the most up to date information on research, treatment and medication advice possible.

CanTeen (AU, 77052040516) Browse events

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 a peer support network for 12-24 year-olds affected by cancer either directly, or through family members.