We need your help to fill food hampers for people experiencing disadvantage. SPONSOR A CHRISTMAS HAMPER By sponsoring a Christmas Hamper you'll be helping ensure that no individual or family goes without this Christmas. Sponsor a Christmas Hamper for $140 or contribute any amount towards purchasing fresh fruit!

Hi all, Flat Out and Homes not Prisons are raising funds to support Auntie Vickie Roach - proud Yuin woman and respected elder in the movement against the prison industrial complex in Australia. After decades of writing and campaigning Auntie Vickie is now in palliative care for serious respiratory and other health issues. She is in a private rental property and needs support with rent, personal home care, groceries, health and medical costs. We need to raise at least $1000 a month while we try to source more affordable supportive accommodation and care. If you have worked with Auntie Vicklie or read her work or heard her speak you will understand how important it is that we care for her now. You can hear Vickie talk about her life and work here: In and out of strife: Vickie Roach's turbulent life Please consider a regular weekly or monthly donation to help us create some safety, stability and comfort for Aunt. We'd also be grateful if you could share this link with others who could help. Thank you

****Important - please touch base with us on emydootuck@gmail.com , or kristyivory80@gmail.com if you have made a purchase so we can contact you! We need your shipping address for your purchases, and mobile number or email for the raffle!**** To Purchase Tickets in Tori's Angels Mega-Raffle ($2 ea or 3 for $5), the Farming is Dirty Story book ($20), or our merchandise ($10 Stubby holder or $6 fridge magnets) Click donate now Put in the amount (minimum of $5 for this website) If purchasing raffle ticket select support General Team, if purchasing the book click support Emma Tucker, or if purchasing merchandise, select support Kristy Ivory. Click donate now. Fill out your name and email Follow the prompts for credit card or apple pay payment We receive notification that you have made a transaction via the website. We will then reply to you and ask for a mobile number and your email and a shipping address if needed. If you have not heard from us please get in touch on emydootuck@gmail.com or kristyivory80@gmail.com as sometimes the website doesn’t update us straight away. For raffle tickets we will send you a photo of your tickets, and if you want the tickets stubs physically posted to you, let us know with your postal address and we will send them to you ASAP. Or Contact Emma on 0411981282 and we can organise a cash or bank transfer transaction. About Us We are 3 mums from western NSW who never say no to an adventure, especially when it for a good cause. Our Kids are our life, and we know the struggle of distance when they need specialist medical treatment. Wings4kidz is an amazing organization that helps get kids to hospital appointments without the stupid long drives. They are totally volunteer based with no wages being paid to anyone from Wings4kidz, and any money raised goes directly to paying for the flights. We are participating in the ride in 2025 as we have seen first hand the service Wings4kidz provides. Our Team, Tori's Angels, is our way of acknowledging a wonderful girl who has flown with Wings4kidz a few times, showing not only her appreciation for the service but ours. We personally have felt the impact Wings4kidz have made on our loved ones life. We hope to raise money either via donation, participation in one of our fundraising events or purchase of some our cool merch. For more info on all of this, please go to our Facebook page, Tori's Angels. To donate a prize in the Mega Raffle, please contact Emma on 0411981282 or emydootuck@gmail.com Any little thing will help and be greatly appreciated so get on board and follow us on fb and insta to see our progress and adventures. Look for our Angel Wings on fb! Thank you Choock , Kirrily and Emma

We are raising funds to help CIWY recover from devastating wildfires, which have recently destroyed huge areas of Ambue Ari. They desperately need more resources to provide care to the injured wildlife, as well as replace equipment and repair infrastructure. For more than 20 years CIWY has been Bolivias leading organisation in wildlife rights and care. They work for the benefit of wildlife rescued from illegal trafficking, giving disadvantaged youth a sense of purpose through involvement with wildlife care, and educating the Bolivian public to respect wildlife. Friends of Inti Wara Yassi Australia conducts fundraising on behalf of CIWY. 100% of donations to FIWYA are provided to CIWY in Bolivia, and all donations above $2 are tax deductable. So please support their work by donating to my CrowdRaiser, as I know they will appreciate every cent received. And I will be very grateful for your contribution too! Also, I would be very grateful for you to share the link to this CrowdRaiser page to your friends and family. The more people who can help the better! Thank you

I plan to do another paddle later this year and am calling on friends to see if we can team up again to raise funds for the Arrow Bone Marrow Foundation. The Arrow Foundations' mission is to help people to have bone marrow transpalants, especially kids with leukaemia. Over the past four years together we have raised more than $17,000 for the foundation. The Murra Marathon and the Hawkesbury Challenge timing is not quite right this year and I wanted something that fits within the GHD holiday shutdown. During my secondary education I failed a few things (French in Year 9), but I never failed to cross the Murray River twice every day for six years. First at Brigenbrong Bridge (Khancoban to Corryong) and then at Union Bridge (Albury to Wodonga). So let's link the bridges together (28/12 - 30/12) with a 210 km paddle and a donation to Arrow at $0.10 pera kilometre (or any other combination). For any kilometre that I fail to cover, I will donate $4.00. Thanks to Tricia for 'volunteering' to be land crew, the most difficult critical role for a long paddle. Thanks for you help and generosity. Wennie

Out of the blue in August this year (2024) I was confronted with an advanced lung cancer diagnosis & the knowledge my time was limited. Overwhelmed and facing the devastating reality of saying goodbye to my loved ones I reached out to Tender Funerals. I have always lived my life authentically and by the philosophy to ‘keep things simple’. And I wanted my death to be the same; simple, joyful and representative of who I am. I first heard about Tender Funerals when it was featured on an episode of "Australian Story" (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-16/a-community-undertaking/13932294) on the ABC and it really made an impact on me. To briefly sum it up, Tender is a community-based, not-for-profit funeral service that helps families to have an authentic and affordable funeral service without the ‘suits’ or going into large amounts of debt. Tender also offers community education and empowerment around death care (you can be more involved than you think!) as well as promoting environmentally sustainable death practices such as the use of shrouds and cardboard coffins. Tender Funerals is not yet operational in Geelong, but a small group of dedicated volunteers are in the process of making it happen. One beautiful volunteer in particular (Elizabeth) has been amazingly supportive; guiding me & my family to help me fulfil my end of life wishes. Tender Funerals are incorporated as a business and are registered as a charity. So please support their work and help bring this valuable service to our local community by donating to my Crowdraiser. I know they will appreciate every cent received and I'll be very grateful too. Through my story I hope to show people that death is simply a part of life, and that it can be a transformative, beautiful & deeply personal experience. For more information go their website https://tenderfunerals.com.au/geelong/ (https://tenderfunerals.com.au/geelong/)

I am raising funds for REACH for Nepal Foundation because I am inspired by their work. The difference they have made to so many people is just extraordinary and I know there are so many others that would benefit from their work. But they need more funding to make that happen. So please support their work by donating to my CrowdRaiser, as I know they will appreciate every cent received. And I will be very grateful for your contribution too! Also, I would be very grateful for you to share the link to this CrowdRaiser page to your friends and family. The more people who can help the better! Thank you

This year, for her birthday, Alice would love your help to raise money to support this great organisation. Whatever you can/want to spare is very much appreciated to help those less fortunate than we are ❤️ Thank you for support!

A step up for this year's challenge. The goal is 1000km on the bike until Christmas Eve. I am raising funds for Dogs' Refuge Home (WA) Inc because I am inspired by their work. The difference they have made to so many people is just extraordinary and I know there are so many others that would benefit from their work. But they need more funding to make that happen. So please support their work by donating to my CrowdRaiser, as I know they will appreciate every cent received. And I will be very grateful for your contribution too! Also, I would be very grateful for you to share the link to this CrowdRaiser page to your friends and family. The more people who can help the better! Thank you

Join the Heritage Bakery Cancer Appeal - Let's Raise Dough for a Great Cause! Get ready to roll up your sleeves and make a difference! We're kicking off our inaugural fundraising appeal to support the Cancer Support Foundation of Milton Ulladulla, and we need YOU to join the fun! Every single dollar raised will go directly to helping cancer patients in our community, get the support they need. Whether you're donating your morning coffee money or going big, every bit counts! Together, we can bake up some serious change and spred love and hope to those fighting cancer. Let's show our community what we're made of! Donate today and be part of something sweet!

Yvonne Irene Lloyd, beloved Wife to Ray Lloyd, sorely missed Mother to five loving Daughters, Warm-Hearted Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Great Great Grandmother to many Grandchildren and the most Amazing friend to anyone lucky enough to have meet this Incredibly Beautiful, Compassionate, Caring, Comical and Supportive Lady. Yvonne's family are asking for all you generous people thinking of sending flowers, gifts or cards etc, if you could please donate to Yvonne's extremely worthy cause instead. The "Yvonne's Dementia Dominator Donators" fund raiser is for the Fantastic people at Dementia Research Australia to help improve the lives of as many Dementia suffers and their familys as possible. All funds raised will be donated to Dementia Research Australia and this one is close to our hearts as our very own Yvonne herself was living with Dementia on a daily basis through her final years. A Huge Thank you for your kind intentions and understanding during this trying time. Yvonne's family believe Yvonne did always selflessly help others without fail and that's why this cause was created to spread awareness and help with bettering the quality of life and hopefully free from Dementia one day. We're all sending out loving vibes from Yvonne's family to all the Dementia Dominator Donators. Also, I would be very grateful for you to share the link to this CrowdRaiser page to your friends and family. The more people who can help the better! Thank you

REACH for Nepal Foundation (RFN) provides aid in Gandaki Province of Western Nepal – delivering both infrastructure developments and humanitarian aid projects. In 2023, RFN started building Earthquake Resilient Classrooms (ERC’s) in Nepal. The ERC design won a category in the recent Good Design Awards in Australia. These classrooms are not only safer for the children but also are built to last for generations. My Experience This November I set out to complete the Everest Base Camp Trek, which was a massive challenge for me both physically and mentally. It was a challenge that forced me to push far beyond my limits. I was able to draw strength from seeing how tough and resilient the people of Nepal can be and what they must face in their day to day lives. Natural disasters are one of these adversaties that the people of Nepal face time and time again. After the recent floods, I’ve seen firsthand that these disasters can be absolutely devastating to local communities and can often leave these communities to tend to repairs with limited to no aid. When there is limited infrastructure to deal with these disasters, it often means the Country is always trying to restore itself, preventing it from making meaningful progress. Education is extremely important in any society and something that I think is often taken for granted. Education seeps into every part of life and plays a huge role in how a group of people can operate and their capacity to grow both individually as well as, as a community. It was eye opening to be surrounded by communities with limited to no formal education and the effects that this can have on not only themselves but the people around them and the planet that we all share. Having somewhere safe and functional for children to be able to learn is one simple step in the right direction and something that should be available to everyone if they choose. Shree Indreni Basic School, Dhital Shree Indreni Basic School, established around 35 years ago, serves as the only primary educational institution for the region. The school has students from Nursery to Year 5. Farming & tourism is the primary occupation in the area. The school currently enrols 41 students, with 60% being girls. Despite its strategic importance, Shree Indreni Basic School faces significant infrastructure challenges. The lack of adequate facilities often forces the school to conduct two classes in a single room, severely hampering the quality of education. The current classroom layout makes it difficult for students to focus and learn effectively. By supporting this project, we aim to: Provide safe and comfortable classrooms for all students. Promote a positive message about the community's dedication to education. Enhance the overall educational infrastructure in the region. Empower future generations with better learning conditions. Typically, we build infrastructure where the buildings are old and damaged with some classrooms requiring urgent renovation. The earthquake in 2015 highlighted the critical need for reinvestment in safe and resilient school infrastructure. By providing improved learning environments, the foundation aims to empower future generations and foster a sense of hope and progress among the villagers. We believe that education is the key to a brighter future, and this project aligns perfectly with our objectives, which is to Rebuild, Educate, Assist, Children/Communities (giving) Hope (REACH) for Nepal. All donations to the RFN Foundation fund projects in Nepal with the organisation here in Australia run entirely by volunteers. You can help this vulnerable community rebuild their classrooms with all donations above $2 being tax deductible.

My daily struggle with mental health is a solitary battle that demands immense strength and resilience. To continue to confront this challenge, I've chosen to embark on a monumental journey: riding my BMX from Cairns to Perth. This ambitious goal is not only a personal test but also an opportunity to seek strength and hope for myself and others. Through this journey, I aim to connect with others, raise awareness for mental health, and advocate for suicide prevention. Partnering with the R U OK? initiative feels like a natural fit, as their approach to staying connected with those experiencing mental illness and having tough conversations aligns perfectly with why I am taking on this challenge. CARE THROUGH CONNECTION THANKYOU , even the notion of generocity is appreciated sincerly WEEXY R U OK? is a harm prevention charity that encourages people to stay connected and have conversations that can help others through difficult times in their lives. Their work focuses on building the motivation, confidence and skills of people who can have a meaningful conversation with someone who is struggling with life and connect someone to appropriate support, long before they're in crisis. With your support R U OK? can r each more Australians, inspire regular, meaningful conversations every day of the year, and ultimately change lives So please support their work by donating to my CrowdRaiser, as I know they will appreciate every cent received. And I will be very grateful for your contribution too! Also, I would be very grateful for you to share the link to this CrowdRaiser page to your friends and family. The more people who can help the better! Thank you

Support Community Care's Christmas Appeal 2024 We are helping the communities most vulnerable this Christmas by providing Christmas Food hampers, presents, support and care. Also we provide a Free Traditional Community Christmas Day lunch for all those who would normally spend the day alone. Your donation will help us provide the hampers and presents as well as supporting someone attending our Christmas Day lunch. We want everyone to go home with a present for Christmas Day. Thanks for your support!!

Hi, we’re Thor and Jasmine Phillips, and we care deeply about protecting the incredible wildlife that makes the Northern Rivers so special. That’s why this Christmas, we’re taking on a Walk 100ks for Wildlife Challenge to support the Northern Rivers Wildlife Hospital (NRWH). Living outside Kyogle, we see firsthand the challenges our native animals face—especially on our roads. It’s heartbreaking to witness the loss of life, with red-necked wallabies being frequent victims. We’ve even rescued orphaned joeys from their mothers’ pouches, including one just outside our home. These moments remind us of the urgent need for places like the NRWH to provide expert care and rehabilitation for injured wildlife. Starting November 25th, we’ll be walking (and running - but only Thor is going to choose that!) 100 kilometres by the end of December to raise $500 for the NRWH as part of their Christmas Wish Appeal. Every dollar raised will help equip the hospital with the tools and supplies they need to save lives—and thanks to their generous Foundation Partner, every donation will be doubled, making your support go twice as far! We’ll be sharing our progress along the way, and we’d love for you to follow us! If you feel inspired to donate, join in, or simply want to support the hospital in another way, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Thanks so much for support!

The ATO Breakfast is held at Cornerstone twice each month, and provides a delicious cooked meal for homeless and marginalised people from Greater Dandenong. Donations to the breakfast program are tax deductible. You can share the link to this CrowdRaiser page with your friends and family. The more people who can help the better! Thank you