Governments responsible for conserving Antarctic marine life have failed to deliver increased protection at a meeting in Hobart, despite the threats of record low sea ice and the first cases of bird flu reaching Antarctica.…
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With around three-quarters of common mental health problems emerging before the age of 25, young Aussies are under more pressure than ever. The KFC Rally 4 Youth event hits the road today in Shepparton, Victoria, from 26-28 October, to raise funds for the KFC Youth Foundation, which supports youth mental…
Not-for-profit organisation Curing Homesickness has today unveiled its new name and brand; Hospitals United for Sick Kids. This transformation marks a significant shift in both identity and partnership models, signifying a crucial step toward the future of funding children’s healthcare…
Charities in the spotlight
New research released by CARE Australia today has found that despite four in five Australians (80 per cent) being aware they can claim charitable donations over $2 in their tax return, the disheartening reality is…
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reported that only 208 adoptions were recorded nationally in 2023. Experts say these figures are concerning, as it’s the lowest ever on record. AIHW’s report highlights that in…
Ugg Express has announced its partnership with Mission Australia for its third annual year, as they will be donating 10 per cent of their profits to help aid homelessness. Australians will be encouraged to…
A commemorative $1 coin celebrating 100 years of Legacy has been released by the Royal Australian Mint. Eric Easterbrook, Chairman of Legacy Australia, said Legacy was honoured to partner with the Royal Australian Mint to…
Following a successful one-year partnership in 2022, national charities Give for Good (Domino’s registered charity) and Orange Sky Australia have announced they are embarking on a three-year partnership to continue supporting people experiencing homelessness or…
Health advocates
Over 1.3 million Australians are currently living with diabetes and Lions Clubs volunteers across the country are on a mission to do what they can to reduce the prevalence and improve the quality of life…
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Last week, 12 – 17 June, was Men’s Health Week, but it doesn’t have to be Men’s Health Week to shine a spotlight on important health issues facing men. Below, three prominent not-for-profit leaders share what healthy habits they stick to in order to feel good physically, emotionally and mentally.…
The Bridging the Gap Foundation, Australia’s leading Indigenous health and education charity, is launching an annual tax-time appeal to address ear disease and hearing loss in rural and remote Indigenous communities where these issues are particularly prevalent amongst children. Ninety per cent of Indigenous children in remote areas of the…
Environmental defenders
Every year, more than 100 million sharks are killed with overfishing threatening their survival and putting marine ecosystems at risk of collapse. …
Bushfire-affected regions have undertaken signs of recovery, as captured by Australia’s biggest sensor camera project. The cameras use AI technology to monitor…
Koala Alliance Victoria, an alliance of koala protection groups, will launch on Wednesday 3 May, Wild Koala Day, to advocate for Victoria’s…
The Australian Marine Conservation Society, The Pew Charitable Trusts, and the Save Our Marine Life Alliance have this week welcomed the completion…
A new report released this week by the Doctors for the Environment Australia and the World Wide Fund for Nature-Australia shines a spotlight on…
Opinions from changemakers
This year is the year to finally protect victims of sexual assault, writes Sarah Rosenberg, Co-Founder and Director of With You We Can. Did you know that a victim of…
This week is Include A Charity Week, and on Monday, 5 September, it was the International Day of Charity. With the cost of living rising, Action on Poverty CEO Brayden…
The theme for this year’s Volunteers Week is ‘Better Together’ and Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR)’s CEO, Natalie Egleton, believes that theme could not be more true. In…
I HAD no idea and was horrified that a 10-year-old Australian child could go to jail. In July this year, I wrote my first opinion piece for the Advocate. It…
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