Since 2006 we have raised over $400,000 for a number of very worthwhile charities.
Bear Cottage is a children's hospice - a very special place dedicated to caring for children with terminal conditions and their families. At Bear Cottage, we believe that every life, however short, is very precious and should be enriched, enjoyed and celebrated. Bear Cottage is a place, where cherished moments and special memories are created - a place where life is for living. Families of a child with a life-limiting condition are often providing constant care around the clock for many years. We understand that this can be incredibly isolating and impacts greatly on the emotional, financial and physical well-being of the whole family. Time spent with us in our state-of-the-art facilities can help to alleviate some of these challenges. They do not pay for any of the services receive from Bear Cottage, instead we rely entirely on the community to keep our doors open to ensure we can continue to care for some of our sickest children and their families and create memories that will last long after their child has passed away. For further information, please visit http://www.bearcottage.chw.edu.au
The Australian Childhood Foundation (ACF) is a national charity which works in a number of ways to make children's safety and welfare a priority. ACF provides a range of specialist counselling services for children and young people affected by abuse and for their families. The organisation provides community and professional education, consultancy and debriefing programs, and child abuse prevention programs. These programs aim to improve responses to children and young people who have experienced or are at risk of abuse, family violence and neglect. In partnership with Monash University, ACF has established the National Research Centre for the Prevention of Child Abuse to research the problem of child abuse and identify constructive solutions. For further information, please refer to www.childhood.org.au 
Life Changing Experiences Foundation (LCEF) runs the successful SISTER2sister Program which provides mentoring and personal success development to teenage girls who are in need of support, inspiration and opportunity in their lives. Each of the girls in the program is assigned a Big Sister mentor as a positive female role model to provide support, guidanceand advice, where needed, throughout the 12 month program. At the end of the 12 month SISTER2sister program, the girls have the knowledge and skills to break the cycle of trauma and/or abuse and have increased confidence in themselves and their abilities to have greater control over their lives and futures.
For further information, please visit http://www.lifechangingexperiences.org
Aged care is no place for any young person. However, many young Australians are forced to reside in aged care facilities simply because there are no alternatives. This is why Youngcare has been formed. To provide relevant and dignified lifestyles for young Australians with high care needs.
For further information, please visit http://www.youngcare.com.au