Cancer Council Victoria (AU, 61426486715) Browse events

Cancer Council Victoria's mission is to lead, implement and evaluate action to minimise the human cost of cancer for Victorians. Cancer Council Victoria undertakes research to find out more about the causes of cancer, as well as ways to prevent, detect and treat cancers. Cancer Council Victoria provides support programs and education programs to help Victorians reduce their cancer risk.

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.

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]

Arthritis Australia (AU, 67002598594) Browse events

Arthritis Australia is the peak not-for-profit arthritis organisation in Australia. It is supported by affiliate offices in every state and territory. Arthritis Australia provides support and information to people with arthritis as well as their families and friends; promotes awareness of the challenges facing people with arthritis across the community, and to leaders in business, industry and government. Arthritis Australia also funds research into potential causes and possible cures as well as better ways to live with arthritis, and aims to keep health professionals such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists and community nurses informed.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fabry Support Group Australia Inc. (FSGA) (AU, 70053079595) Browse events

Fabry Support Group Australia is a not-for-profit community organisation formed by patients, relatives and friends of those affected by a rare, genetic Lysosomal storage disorder known as Fabry Disease. FSGA assists its members with; information, support, education, contacts, awareness, advocacy, collaborating with both local/national & international families, clinicians, researchers, industry partners, other related and rare disease support groups, Federal Health Dept to support local knowledge, medical services and current funded Fabry treatments in Australia.

Cancer Council Australia (AU, 91130793725) Browse events

As Australia's peak national non-government cancer control* organisation, Cancer Council Australia advises the Australian Government and other bodies on practices and policies to help prevent, detect and treat cancer. We also advocate for the rights of cancer patients for best treatment and supportive care. Our vision Minimise the threat of cancer to Australians, through successful prevention, best treatment and support. Our mission Lead a cohesive approach to reduce the impact of cancer. Cancer Council Australia works with its members the eight state and territory cancer organisations to: •undertake and fund cancer research •prevent and control cancer •provide information and support for people affected by cancer. Cancer Council Australia was formerly called the Australian Cancer Society.

Mummy's Wish (AU, 92153050569) Browse events

Mummy’s Wish Inc is a charity providing practical support and information to mothers diagnosed with cancer when they have young children to care for. Some of the practical support includes: baby-sitting, housecleaning, grocery vouchers and petrol vouchers. We also provide extra special support to mums who are terminally ill from cancer.

Steven Walter Childrens Cancer Foundation (AU, 93625725432) Browse events

The Steven Walter Children's Cancer Foundation has a vision of 100% survival for all Children. SWCCF is committed to fundraising partnerships offering financial support for vital research so that every child with cancer can be guaranteed a future and an improved quality of life. You can make a difference by helping us with a donation to the SWCCF. Steven Walter, a young man who died in 2000 at the age of 19 after an eight year fight against cancer. He requested that money be raised for research and support of children with cancer "so that one day no other kid will have to go through what I've been through." www.stevenwalterfoundation.org.au

Australian Prostate Cancer (AU, 17125439250) Browse events

Australian Prostate Cancer seeks to fund crucial clinical and laboratory based research into improved prostate cancer detection, treatments and patient care.

Epilepsy Foundation Victoria (AU, 75967571784) Browse events

The Epilepsy Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of people living with epilepsy through information, education, advocacy, support services and research. Our services include information, advice and support, epilepsy counselling, case management and practical assistance, as well as education and training, social and psychological research and advocacy for and with people with epilepsy.