Life Changing Experiences Foundation (AU, 13106098926) Browse events

The primary initiative of Life Changing Experiences Foundation is the SISTER2sister program which is a 12 month mentoring program for "at risk" teenage girls. Little Sisters are nominated and the Big Sister mentors are volunteers from the professional and business community.

Eddie Rice Camps SA (AU, 35200293952) Browse events

We run camps and activity days for children, young people and families in need. Our camps are either mini-camps (weekends) or week long camps. We also provide training, experience and mentoring specifically targeting young adult volunteers. We also offer training workshops covering Child Safe Environments, Team Building and Change Management.

Variety - the Children's Charity WA (AU, 14020124537) Browse events

Variety – the Children’s Charity is a national not-for-profit organisation committed to empowering Australian children who are sick, disadvantaged or have special needs to live, laugh and learn. By giving practical equipment, programs and experiences, Variety helps children in need to overcome whatever obstacles they face and live life to the fullest – simply put, we help kids be kids.

Olive Kids (AU, 95206358805) Browse events

Olive Kids is an Australian registered foundation that seeks to facilitate financial support, education & medical assistance to Palestinian children. Founded in 2007, Olive Kids is run by passionate volunteers from a range of professions. As a consequence of the occupation, Palestinian children are robbed of their childhood. They suffer emotionally, physically and psychologically – deeply impacting their progress and development. Under occupation in Palestine or in the refugee camps, the living conditions deny these young kids the very basic rights of security, health care, access to education, freedom of movement and basic infrastructure. Generations of young children are forced to mature at a young age, traumatised by their daily experiences. In effect, these kids live no childhood at all.

Santa Clara School (AU, 37566979612) Browse events

Uni Camp for Kids (AU, 11274679098) Browse events

Uni Camp for Kids is Perth’s oldest registered children’s charity, being registered in 1936. In our 80th year, we continue to achieve our aim of providing camps and picnics for emotionally, socially, and/or financially underprivileged children. The organisation, based at the University of Western Australia, is run and staffed by student volunteers. We run 4 day-long picnics spread evenly throughout the year and in January we run three consecutive week-long camps. These are provided completely free to the children thanks to fundraising efforts of the committee and supporters.

Western Chances (AU, 17110713865) Browse events

Western Chances has a vision is to see young people in Melbourne's western suburbs achieve their full potential. We do this by assisting motivated young people in Melbourne's West to realise their potential by providing tailor made merit based scholarships, opportunity programs and ongoing support.

The Katrina Dawson Foundation (AU, 53396216137) Browse events

The Katrina Dawson Foundation was established, in her memory, to advance the education of exceptional young women through the provision of scholarships and fellowships, and to ultimately create a network of inspiring young women who will have a positive impact on their community, like Katrina did.

Variety - the Children's Charity VIC (AU, 80145257414) Browse events

Variety – the Children’s Charity is a national not-for-profit organisation committed to empowering Australian children who are sick, disadvantaged or have special needs to live, laugh and learn. By giving practical equipment, programs and experiences, Variety helps children in need to overcome whatever obstacles they face and live life to the fullest – simply put, we help kids be kids.

The Sunflower Foundation (Australia) Inc (AU, 18480699476) Browse events

We seed sustainable growth through the education of girls and young women. Educating girls doesn't just provide an income. Girls live longer, so do their children, and they educate their children. This breaks the cycle of poverty, is the foundation for gender equity and empowering communities in developing countries.. We do this by partnering with grassroots organisations to whom we award grants for academic and vocational empowerment. (See grant guidelines at www.sunflowerfoundation.com.au).

Sir David Martin Foundation (AU, 37506673286) Browse events

Sir David Martin Foundation (SDMF) was founded in 1990 by the much loved former Governor of NSW with the aim of helping disadvantaged young people. Sir David Martin believed every young Australian should be offered an environment in which to grow up in safety, with hope and opportunity. SDMF provides the programs, financial resources, care and support necessary to enable young people to achieve their full potential. It funds a variety of projects that centre on providing care, rehabilitation, counselling and support to work through a variety of issues young people face including substance abuse, family breakdown, crime, mental illness and homelessness. SDMF also offers young people vocational and educational training and practical life skills which equip them to enter stable employment and accommodation, and to turn away from welfare reliance, crime and a need for drugs.

Marist Youth Care (AU, 70066591811) Browse events

Marist Youth Care is a not-for-profit organisation focused on helping young people at 'risk' and their families. With over 117 years of experience, our programs and services give young people a chance to learn new skills through education, training and community involvement. Our services are focused in the Western Sydney through various partnerships; our reach in NSW extends to the Northern beaches of Sydney and to the Central Coast and Maitland in the Hunter Regions. With interstate partners, our programs run in Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia. MYC walks with and works with young people at risk to help them see life differently.

I Can I Will Incorporated (AU, 82512484126) Browse events

ICANIWILL believe in children with special needs and are rapidly growing to build a better tomorrow by providing weekly FREE health and fitness based programs to boost their self confidence. We also have a unique MENTOR program that bridges the social gap that will drastically change the future for the better for all of our children.

Hope for Cambodia (AU, 97615445356) Browse events

HOPE’s mission is to give the children of Cambodia a childhood and the young adults of Cambodia a better future, through play, education and development, in order to harness opportunity and positive change. HOPE currently support a series of projects taking place in and around Siem Reap in Northwestern Cambodia. In addition HOPE support individuals in further education and life opportunities. Sin Lita has just graduated from Paul Dubrule hotel school in Siem Reap and has been recruited at one of the town’s newest boutique hotels, HOPE has financially supported Lita since leaving the center. This support has included his hospitality training at Paul Dubrule Hotel School, accommodation, transport (bicycle) and food. Ton Pin, 18 years old, is working as a seller at the Angkor Night Market, on the silk Lab Stall. With limited language skills he attended free English classes at Sangkheum Center for Children a year ago. Now he conveys in English, not only to English, Australian and American tourists, but Japanese, Chinese and Koreans, too. His enthusiasm in class, and winning smile, awarded him a HOPE scholarship at the best English school in town and attends class four days a week. His aspiration now is to go to university and study tourism and become a fully qualified guide at the Angkor Wat archaeological park one day. His monthly wage supports his family, including younger siblings who go to school and his old widowed Father with food and general living costs. Click on the links below to find out more about HOPE’s projects:

FIT'SCOOL (AU, 40127648649) Browse events

FIT’SCOOL is an after-school fitness program that gets kids moving and learning about good health, nutrition and exercise.   Children are organised into groups and given fun physical activities that keep them moving for the entire time. The program is completely flexible, designed to cater to all fitness levels, capabilities and body shapes.   Our program has been designed by physical education experts and road-tested on the toughest critics we could find - the kids!   Instructional components on nutrition and diet can be included in each session so kids can learn how physical activity and what they eat work together to drive their bodies and brains.   Organisers are given all the tools to run each session, with information and extensive support available from the FIT’SCOOL team. We will teach each instructor how to manage the sessions and how to manage the children, including tips on structure and discipline to ensure every child gets as much as possible from the program.   FIT’SCOOL is easy to roll out to schools everywhere without any need for expensive equipment or highly trained staff. Anyone can run and operate FIT’SCOOL – you just need a couple of adult volunteers – if you build it, the kids will come!   FIT’SCOOL teaches children in a fun, non-competitive environment that physical activity is fun!   FIT’SCOOL helps build cardio fitness, core strength, muscle control, fine and gross motor skills and body dexterity.     To have every school in Australia adopt the FIT’SCOOL program. To offer every child the opportunity to run like the clappers – no matter how fast that is! To give every primary school child an exercise strategy that they can apply now and see the results for themselves. To give every primary school child an understanding of exercise, and health and fitness that they can return to later in life when they need to create changes.   FIT’SCOOL is dedicated to ending childhood obesity by teaching school-aged children how to incorporate physical activity into their everyday lives. FIT’SCOOL educates children of the importance of good nutrition and making good food choices. Through modelled behaviour, we are committed to changing attitudes towards health and well-being, equipping our children with the tools so that they can be responsible for their own good health from childhood through to adulthood. FIT’SCOOL is our weapon in the fight against childhood obesity and its associated health disasters, including Diabetes 2, heart disease and shortened life expectancy.

HYPA (AU, 97342246844) Browse events

HYPA is division of SYC, a not-for-profit organisation centred on employment, training and youth services. With a core purpose to positively affect the lives of young people in Australia, each year SYC helps more than 46,000 people of all ages in the areas of Home, Wellbeing, Learning and Working. HYPA, standing for Helping Young People Achieve, provides a wide range of support to young people to find and harness their talent for a positive future. It has supported many thousands of young people since its inception in September 1958, helping them to access and maintain safe and appropriate accommodation, to reconnect with family, school, employment and the community.

Operation Newstart Victoria (AU, 41863371007) Browse events

Star of the Sea College (AU, 29411978418) Browse events

Mission Statement Star of the Sea College educates young women spiritually, academically, physically and creatively in a compassionate Catholic context. We strive to empower young women to engage in critical reflection leading to positive action for our world.

Bridge Builders Youth Organisation (AU, 43099691120) Browse events

Baptist Care (AU, 81257754846) Browse events

Baptist Care in South Australia is a leading provider of community services with some 600 staff working with a diverse range of people in need from young toddlers to the aged. We literally help thousands of South Australians each year who are doing it tough.

Colony 47 (AU, 50935329686) Browse events

The Foundation for Young Australians (AU, 26092744968) Browse events

The Foundation for Young Australians (FYA) is the only national, independent organisation in Australia dedicated solely to young people. We believe that all young people have the courage, imagination and will to shape their education and create social change. Our vision is for the future is one where no matter who they are, no matter where they are, Australia's young people: - have a sense of purpose and meaning; - are confident and connected; and - have an optimistic vision for their future. Our strategy is to create generational transformation. Over the next ten years two million young Australians’ lives will be enhanced, ignited and re-imagined because FYA provided them with opportunities to: > Influence and shape their education and learning experience > Transform their worldview by giving their time and talent to others in Australia and overseas > Lead their communities in innovative responses to the social, environmental and cultural issues they currently face.

Point Zero Youth Services (AU, 65232337557) Browse events

Point Zero Youth Services provides access to innovative ‘prevention-based’ programs that empower, support, and educate young people and their communities in the Sydney Metropolitan Region. Point Zero Youth Services aims to make a significant contribution to the well-being and resilience of young people (12-25 years) in the Sydney Metropolitan Area. This is through the provision of innovative and educational programs, advice and support, and outreach services. The organisation’s programs are run in collaboration with schools, community groups and parents around issues specific to young people. AIMS POINT ZERO YOUTH SERVICES works from a prevention model to:   ·         - Provide individual and specialised support, assistance and education for young people, their parents and the community around   issues specific to young people. ·         - Create unique and portable programs, which can be developed and adapted to any community within Australia. ·         - Reduce and prevent the incidence of substance abuse and harm to our young people and the community. ·         - Reduce and prevent the “at risk” and anti social behaviour of young people. ·         - Recognise and promote the potential of young people through various projects and initiatives.   STUDENT WORKSHOPS   Point Zero’s tailor-made workshops provide high schools with unique and interactive programs addressing relevant adolescent issues. Point Zero, together with each school, can develop tailor-made programs for specific peer or year groups, ensuring the needs of the students are met. Point Zero’s programs have a   Our workshops educate students through interactive games and discussions, using various mediums and stimulating material to engage and inform young people on the relevant topic area.  Point Zero ensures that the student’s opinions and experiences are acknowledged and incorporated into each program.   Programs include:   ·          - Alcohol and Other Drugs ·         -  Sexual Health ·         -  Safe Partying ·         - Technology and Bullying – Cyber Safety, Cyber Bullying and 'Sexting' ·         -  Preparation for ‘Skoolies Week’ ·         -  Parenting and Adolescent Issues ·         -  Crossroads Programs   ·         -  Peer Relationships and Bullying ·         -  Stress Management and Developing Resilience

Connections UnitingCare (AU, 90676577035) Browse events

 

Kokoda Youth Foundation Inc (AU, 39367906920) Browse events

Established in 2004, Kokoda Youth Foundation supports young Australians, inspiring them to do extraordinary things. We challenge their deeply held beliefs, allowing them to explore their limits and abilities, and provide them with opportunities for personal growth. Central to Kokoda Youth Foundation is the Spirit of Kokoda, embodying courage, endurance, mateship and sacrifice. These principles take their origin from Australian soldiers who fought on the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea during WWII. Still relevant today, KYF has developed programs designed to reignite these timeless values in the younger generation.