To increase the acceptance of Deafness in society, the Logie-winning children’s show Bluey introduced a Deaf character in an episode entitled “Turtleboy”, which aired on Australian television this year. The character, named Dougie, is shown communicating with his mum using Auslan (Australian…
What is possible if refugees are given greater community and government support? A story like that of Dr Linny Kimly Phuong and The Water Well Project is possible. Linny’s parents were Vietnamese boat people, leaving the war-torn country in the 1970s when…
Make-A-Wish Australia has made unicorns fly, sent kids to the moon and recently granted a pawsome adventure for 16-year-old Sahara from Parmelia, Western Australia. Sahara, who was diagnosed with an Acquired Brain Injury, is an animal enthusiast with over ten pets, including three dogs, five…
The Nappy Collective, Australia’s only not-for-profit solely focused on collecting and redistributing nappies to families in crisis, is launching its annual Collective Campaign today. Currently, 1 in 10 families in Australia can’t afford the nappies they need for their babies. Without access…
For over a hundred years, Sparkways (formerly Try Mentoring) have been offering a mentoring program for young people. What do some of the young people completing the program today say about it? “I have learned that I can’t always change things and…
Diphtheria cases infecting children in northern New South Wales is a stark reminder of the importance of vaccination, says Senior Vaccine Advisor to UNICEF Australia, Chris Maher. The former senior advisor to the Director-General of the World Health Organisation said: “The last…
PARTICIPANTS of Australia’s mightiest marathon – Bravehearts’ 777 Marathon – are putting their best foot forward today, 27 June, to raise much-needed funds to support vital counselling and support services suffering from child sexual abuse. Now in its eighth year, the 777…
TODAY, 22 June, is ‘b kinder day’, an initiative launched by flyhighbillie to empower children to make a difference through human kindness. flyhighbillie is a charity that assists children and young people in combatting bullying, mental health issues and suicide. It was…
Every day, two Australians are diagnosed with MND and two die from the disease. Big Freeze 8 returns to the MCG today, Monday, 13 June where the iconic sporting ground will once again become a sea of blue, all in the name…
Much-loved Australian shoe brand, Ugg Express, is imploring Australians to wear their uggs to work, school or the shops today, 1 June – the first day of winter – in support of people who are struggling with their mental health. Wear Your…
