Web: http://www.apex.org.au/
Telephone: 1800 009 894

Apex Australia began in Geelong, Victoria on March 10th 1931 during the 1930’s depression and was founded by Langham Proud, Ewen Laird and Sir John Buchan.

At present over 400 Chartered Clubs operate in all States and Territories across Australia. Those Clubs represent Apex Members aged between 18 and 45 with a membership of approximately 4000 plus some 30,000 Senior Active and Life Members and approximately 350,000 past members who are indicative of the Association of Apex Clubs throughout Australia.

Apex is an Australian made volunteer organisation proudly boasting more than 75 years of service, assisting communities at home and abroad. The symbol chosen for the Apex badge was an equilateral triangle to represent that one aspect is not more important than the other. The base represents the ideal of citizenship, with the sides representative of the fun, the friendship and the service provided by Apex members to those communities in need. This symbol contains the rays of the sun rising to the peak of the apex, which sell the standards to which Apexian’s aspire and that are the “height of ambition”, with the rays symbolic of the rising generations of youth. The word “Australia” recognises that we are the Association of Apex Clubs of Australia, a homegrown association that holds a unique position in Australia. Apex continues to organise and meet the challenges presented by communities, which may not be overcome by individuals, but can be addressed by individuals who come together to achieve extraordinary things.

Web: www.ardoch.asn.au
Telephone: 03 9537 2414
Facsimile: 03 9537 3211
198 St Kilda Road, St Kilda VIC 3182

Ardoch Youth Foundation believes that access to education and caring relationships are the keys to ensuring that all young people have options and choices in life. By developing and implementing programs that assist students and their families, particularly those who are experiencing or at risk of experiencing disadvantage, Ardoch works with schools, corporate organisations and communities to make education a reality for all.

Ardoch is a not for profit organisation which relies on the generosity of the community, corporate organisations and individuals to generate the resources that support and facilitate our projects.

Web: www.asrc.org.au
Telephone: (03) 9326-6066
Facsimile: (03) 9326-5199

Web: www.redcross.org.au/nt_default.htm
Telephone: (08) 8924 3900
E-mail: redcross@nt.redcross.org.au

The Australian Red Cross Northern Territory Division operates in excess of 35 different programs. The reach of those programs extends from Alice Springs to Darwin and includes Katherine and the surrounding area and the Tiwi Islands.

Australian Red Cross in the Northern Territory raises money to fund activities that include:
Telecross - A daily telephone to call to people who live alone and are at risk
SHAK (Secure Hangout for All Kids) – A youth recreation Centre in Darwin
Good Start Breakfast Club – A volunteer based activity that provides breakfast to some primary school children before school starts
Tiwi Islands Holiday Program – A recreational school holiday program in the remote communities on the Tiwi Islands
A library van that delivers books to housebound people
Meals on wheels to people who are unable to prepare wholesome meals on their own

Web: www.redcross.org.au
Telephone: (03) 9345 1800
E-mail: redcross@nat.redcross.org.au

The Australian Red Cross Northern Territory Division operates in excess of 35 different programs. The reach of those programs extends from Alice Springs to Darwin and includes Katherine and the surrounding area and the Tiwi Islands.

Australian Red Cross in the Northern Territory raises money to fund activities that include:
Telecross - A daily telephone to call to people who live alone and are at risk
SHAK (Secure Hangout for All Kids) – A youth recreation Centre in Darwin
Good Start Breakfast Club – A volunteer based activity that provides breakfast to some primary school children before school starts
Tiwi Islands Holiday Program – A recreational school holiday program in the remote communities on the Tiwi Islands
A library van that delivers books to housebound people
Meals on wheels to people who are unable to prepare wholesome meals on their own

Web: www.bigbrothersbigsisters.org.au
Telephone: (03) 9489 4511
Facsimile: (03) 9489 4577
87 Queens Parade, Clifton Hill Vic 3068

Australia’s leading mentoring program for young people supported by 100 years of international experience and expertise. Our name and logo are synonymous with quality program delivery and best practice worldwide.

Established in Australia in the late 1970’s, we provide disadvantaged young people, in need of additional support and friendship, with a caring mentor and positive role model. Our programs are based on the simplicity and power of friendship. Research has demonstrated that mentoring can empower young people to reach their potential, make positive changes in their behaviour, and build self-worth, trust and relationships at home and at school.

We believe all young people need to feel valued and important. Big Brothers Big Sisters’ community-based mentoring involves the development of a long-term one-to-one friendship between a volunteer mentor and young person aged 7 to 17 years; undertaking a range of simple and inexpensive activities according to interests and time. These may include a walk in the park, playing board games or basketball, baking a cake, going to a football match or building something together. Young people who spend time with a mentor gain confidence, self-esteem and new skills, whilst mentors experience a renewed sense of discovery, learning and enjoyment.

For more information, visit www.bigbrothersbigsisters.org.au or call 1300 4 MENTOR

Web: www.cancersupportwa.org.au
Telephone: 08 9384 3544
Email: fundraising@cancersupportwa.org.au
Facsimile: 08 9384 6196
80 Railway Street, Cottesloe, WA 6911
P.O. Box 325, Cottesloe, WA 6911

The Cancer Support Association of W.A. Inc. is a not-for-profit charity that has been around for 30 years and is not government funded in any way. All the money we raise goes straight into providing services for our cancer patients, their families and carers here at our Cottesloe centre.

We are not a huge charity which is why we do not warrant interest from the government but we do provide nearly 600 members and their families with many different services to help with their living with cancer.
Here in our centre we have a 12 week Meeting the Challenge program for cancer patients, group meditation, group counselling and other informative group sessions. We also have individual counselling, massage therapy and a full library of all the information you could need to help with the understanding of your particular cancer. Our website provides many people with information also.

Web: www.cpawa.com.au
Telephone: 1800 424 810
E-mail: fundraising@cpawa.com.au

The Centre for Cerebral Palsy Western Australia provides a range of unique services for both children and adults with cerebral palsy. Programmes are integrated within the community where possible.

Therapy programmes assist children to develop the skills they require to participate in family, school and community life, and also to help their family manage. Services for adults with cerebral palsy focus on helping them to participate in community life, life in community housing and participate in further education, employment or valued alternative day occupations. These programmes are supported by specialist services such as an Equipment and Assistive Technology Clinic.

The Centre for Cerebral Palsy is concerned with the QUALITY OF LIFE which is achievable by people with cerebral palsy. That is, a life shaped by their abilities and not their disabilities.

Web: www.cplqld.org.au
Telephone: (07) 3358 8027

Cerebral palsy is a physical condition which affects movement. It is estimated that one child is born every 18 hours with cerebral palsy in Australia, and the instance of cerebral palsy is on the increase.

Cerebral palsy is not genetic and there is no known cure. The Cerebral Palsy League of Queensland aims to assist people with cerebral palsy and related disabilities to lead personally fulfilling and enriching lives as valued members of the community.

Services of the League include adult accommodation, employment, in-home support, therapy and social work, equipment and assistive technology, adult day services, respite information and referral, independent living assistance and education.

Web: www.cerebralpalsytas.org.au
Telephone: 1800 001 141
Email: nicolle@cerebralpalsytas.org.au

Cerebral Palsy Tasmania’s mission is to provide quality sustainable services primarily for people with cerebral palsy. Our resources are used in the areas of education and training, employment, therapy services, provision of equipment and technology, financial support, transport, fundraising and the planning and development of new and better means of support.

Cerebral palsy is one of the most prevalent childhood disabilities, and is one of the few disabilities that is actually increasing in incidence. It is estimated that every 18 hours a child is born with cerebral palsy in Australia.

Web: www.childcancerresearch.com.au
Email: admin@childcancerresearch.com.au
Telephone: (61) 08 9340 8330
Facsimile: (61) 08 9380 9012
P O Box 1118 West Perth WA 6872

The creation of the Children’s Leukaemia & Cancer Research Foundation (Inc.) was inspired by 9 year old Jennifer Harper, who was diagnosed with leukaemia in 1977. When her father, Peter Harper, discovered that there was no research into children’s leukaemia being done in WA, he set out to raise funds for this purpose.

Together with other parents of children with cancer and with the support of the children’s hospital, the Children’s Leukaemia & Cancer Research Foundation (Inc.) was formed. In 1983 the Children’s Leukaemia & Cancer Research Laboratory was established and in 1984 Dr Ursula Kees, a Swiss born scientist was recruited from the German Cancer Institute, to head up the Research Unit. Whilst Jennifer inspired the creation of the Foundation, she did not win her fight against leukaemia and died in 1978.

The Children’s Leukaemia & Cancer Research Foundation (Inc.) supports Professor Ursula Kees, our Principal Research Fellow, a Research Officer, and a Laboratory Assistant. It provides financial assistance to a Ph.D. Scholarship, laboratory consumables, maintenance and equipment for the Research Laboratory.

Without this support the Laboratory could not continue its life-saving research. In 1998 the Foundation agreed to administer the 3 Boys Legacy charity as part of their cancer research program. 3BL was established in 1998 by three families who lost their 3 boys to brain tumours in 1996. The 3BL research into children’s brain cancer, in memory of Matthew Webb, Justin Ward and Ricky Wannberg, is being conducted by Dr Peter Dallas alongside Professor Kees and her research team.

Web: www.cleanup.com.au
Telephone : 1800 024 890

Clean Up Australia aims to inspire all Australians to clean up, fix up and conserve our environment. Clean Up Australia facilitates practical action between community, government, industry and environmental groups through: flagship events such as Clean Up Australia Day, Clean Up the World litter prevention and water conservation education programs behavioural change campaigns remedial water and waste management projects such as Tooronga Zoo and the new Busby Bore projectHelp us provide practical and effective support for Australian communities to better manage their precious water resources, minimise waste and preserve our environment.

Web: www.convoyforkids.org
Telephone: 03 9876 2983
Facsimile: 03 9876 2383
National Phone: 1300 CONVOY (1300 266 869) 7 days
E-mail: admin@convoyforkids.org
25-27 Gosford Crescent, Park Orchards, Victoria, 3114
P.O. Box 85, Park Orchards, Victoria, 3114

Convoy For Kids Inc®. children’s charity is a group of totally voluntary people, formed in 1992 to raise funds for necessary aids and equipment for ‘Special Kids’ with life threatening diseases and disabilities, including Asthma, plus raising public awareness and support for Special Kids.

The financial support needed to help ‘Special Kids’ is always a challenge.
As we receive NO Government funding, Convoy For Kids Inc® totally depends on the kind and generous support of Companies, Businesses and the general community at large to continue:

free-of-charge publications and distribution of leaflets, brochures and other health informational papers.
supplying aids and equipment to children with a disability when possible.
highly-successful Annual Convoy For Kids Day for people of all ages.
maintaining of ongoing public awareness about childhood asthma and other special kids.
assisting families who have recently lost a child due to Asthma or another Life Threatening Disease.
help improve the quality of life for Special Kids and their families.
supplying ‘MedReady Pouches’ for children to carry their Life Saving medication in.
also helping raise Road Safety Awareness to help reduce the road death toll and permanent disabilities and injuries.
Plus we have a National 1300 Hotline for information and support 7 days a week 365 days a year.

By having a FREE ARP Mobile Phone Box in your place of business for Convoy For Kids Inc, or donating your individual pre-loved mobile phones to us, you will also be helping Special Kids.

Please phone 1300 266 869 for further information, or visit our website for drop off points: www.convoyforkids.org

Proceeds are for childhood Asthma health promotion and raising public awareness about childhood Asthma, plus supplying necessary aids and equipment for Special Kids. Funds are kept in Australia.

Gifts over $2-00 are Tax Deductible and Tax Receipts are supplied.

Web: www.developingfoundation.org.au
Telephone: (07) 3871-0530
14 Munro Street, Auchenflower, Qld, 4066

The Developing Foundation Inc. is a registered charity and public benevolent society established in Queensland in 1978 to promote rehabilitation and appropriate treatment for people that have suffered a brain injury or are experiencing developmental delay. The organisation was approved as a service provider by Disability Services Queensland in 2006.

Over 70% of The Developing Foundation’s clients are children that have suffered a congenital brain injury or have a developmental delay. They are diagnosed as being autistic or intellectually impaired; or suffer from an acquired brain injury, a developmental delay, cerebral palsy, genetic disorder, etc.

Web: www.dov.org.au
Telephone: 03 9586-8118
Facsimile: 03 5986 6776
P O Box 159, Rosebud Vic 3939

Disability Opportunities Victoria Inc. (DOV) was established in 1962, formerly known as Wongabeena Association, to meet the needs of people with disabilities in the Rosebud and surrounding areas. Since that time the organisation has grown with community need and is renowned for its excellence in both traditional and innovative programs and partnerships. With the support of enthusiastic and professional staff and dedicated Committee of Management, DOV continues to provide people with disabilities their individual choice of living, learning, work and recreational opportunities within the community to achieve their maximum potential.

When a client starts attending DOV they are assessed on what they desire to do, what aspirations they have and their capability.

Once our program staff understands the clients needs, they are integrated into the following:

In addition to our day programs clients may wish to become involved in sporting clubs. However, they find it difficult to become members of mainstream sporting groups. As a result, we run several disability clubs that are open to the broader community, they are:

• Bowling club • Cycling club • Swimming squad
• Basketball team • Cricket club • Sailing club

E-mail: endind@bigpond.com.au
Telephone: (61) 02 4821 4830
Facsimile: (61) 02 4821 7597
67 Oxley Street, Goulburn NSW 2580
PO Box 801, Goulburn NSW 2580

Endeavour Industries Goulburn Inc. was established in May 1970, by the then local Head Master from the Goulburn High School and the members of the Rotary Club.

It is now Goulburn and Districts leading service provider for employment for persons with a disability, and provides employment for over 65 disabled persons and 20 staff.

We provide employment in Commercial and Kerbside Recycling, Commercial Steam Laundry and small contract work.

We are passionate about the environment and are proud of the work we are doing.

Endeavour Industries Goulburn.Inc gives substance to the aspirations of people with a disability through training and support

Web: www.feo.net.au
E-mail: info@feo.net.au
Telephone: (61) 03 5446 7046
Facsimile: (61) 03 5446 2289
12 Hall Street, Eaglehawk, Vic. 3556

FEO manages 5 small vibrant enterprises, all with a core focus of assisting Central Victoria’s job seeking population (currently more than double the national average).FEO’s flagship enterprise is the Eaglehawk Recycle Shop, established for 14 years. Fourteen staff prevent waste going to landfill by recycling or re selling items before they reach the landfill face, yep, mobile phones included.

The money generated from these activities allows jobseekers the opportunity to earn their own wage! By enhancing employment opportunities you enable individuals to gain self reliance, personal dignity and economic security and in doing so provide a vibrant civic community. Please visit our web site for more info.

FEO Future Employment Opportunities Inc. is situated in Eaglehawk (near Bendigo), Central Victoria.

Web: www.inspire.org.au
E-mail: info@inspire.org.au
Telephone: (61) 02 8585 9300
Facsimile: (61) 02 8585 9349
102 Beattie Street Balmain NSW 2041
PO Box 1790 Rozelle NSW 2039

The Inspire Foundation is a national non-profit organisation with charitable status formed in 1996 in response to Australia’s then escalating rates of youth suicide. In today’s world there are unacceptably high levels of despair and disconnection in our young people.

At the same time, many young people are looking to make a difference in their own lives and the life of their community. Inspire creates opportunities for young people aged 16-25 to change their world. By “their world”, we mean whatever is real for them. This could be struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts, wanting to do something for their local community or simply experiencing new ways to learn and grow.

For most young people the Internet, and its associated technologies, are like the air they breathe. It’s their communication medium, it’s anonymous, and it’s available 24 hours a day. Inspire runs three key programs - Reach Out!, ActNow and Beanbag. Young people are actively involved in the development and delivery of all of these programs, ensuring that our work remains relevant to them.

Web: www.karuna.org.au
Email: karuna@karuna.org.au
Telephone: (07) 3632-8300
Facsimile: (07) 3857-8040
27 Cartwright Street, P O Box 2020, Windsor QLD  4030

aruna is located in Brisbane, Queensland, in Australia. Karuna is a specialized home based palliative care service, which offers compassionate care for individuals and their loved ones who are dealing with life limiting illness, as well as grief and loss. Karuna is based on a blend of the principles of modern palliative and hospice care as well Buddhist philosophy. All services are available to clients of all religions, philosophy, culture and belief. We offer our care in a compassionate and secular way.

Karuna offers a variety of services including:
Homecare service: Karuna offers highly trained and specialized palliative care Nurses (24 hours support), counselling, social workers, spiritual support and volunteers. These services are offered with no charge to the clients.
Cherish Program: This program provides three counselling sessions to people other than Karuna home care clients, either by phone or at the Karuna office face to face. This service is offered on a donation basis.
MindLife Education Program: The MindLife education program offers support to both Karuna staff and volunteers as well as the community through training programs, meditation classes, education courses and day sessions.
Mandala Books: Mandala Books is a fabulous Buddhist bookshop with an extensive range of over 5000 titles. Open Monday-Friday 9am-4.30pm it also offers mail order and wholesale for dharma centres and other retail outlets.  Website: www.mandalabooks.com.au
Palliative Care Information Service (PCIS): PCIS is a Queensland wide telephone service that provides information and emotional support to individuals affected by life limiting illness, their family, friends, carers and health professionals. The free call number is 1800 772 273 and is available 9am-5pm Monday-Friday. Website: www.pcis.org.au

Web: www.kidney.org.au
Telephone: (03) 9674-4300
Facsimile: (03) 9686-7289
344 St Kilda Road, Melbourne Vic 3004

Kidney Health Australia is a national non profit organisation, servicing the Australian community for 40 years and is the lead organisation promoting kidney and urinary tract health through research, consumer participation, education and health service.

Some of the services include: free educational information for patients and their families via a 1800 telephone service. Annual patient and carer forums are conducted in each state. A National Kidney Kids camp and activities program are held annually for children who are living with chronic kidney disease.

Kidney disease is increasing in numbers and 1 in 3 Australians are at risk. They include those who are Diabetic, smokers, those that are obese and those with high blood pressure.

The non lifestyle risk groups include those over 50 years, those with a family history of kidney disease and those of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander heritage. There is no cure for kidney disease and the only treatment options are dialysis or a transplant, both are expensive and ongoing for the rest of a patient’s life.

Web: www.lifeline.org.au
Telephone: 13 11 14

For over 40 years Lifeline has provided troubled Australians with the national 24-hour telephone counselling service 13 11 14. Lifeline is available for anyone, at anytime and from anywhere in Australia for the cost of a local call. Lifeline operates 42 centres throughout Australia, half of which are in struggling rural, remote and regional communities. These centres provide services based on the needs of the local people and the 10 000 people who serve their communities as Lifeline volunteers work tirelessly to overcome time and distance by providing compassion and care to those in need.

To continue this vital work Lifeline relies on financial support from the community. Currently over 80% of Lifeline’s funds are raised by recycling and selling donated clothing, books and furniture”.

Web: www.lionsmedical.asn.au

The Lions Medical Research Foundation was started in 1966 when they funded Dr. John Healy to research kidney disease at the Princess Alexandra in Brisbane.

In 1984 Lions, through their fundraising, provided $1.2 million to build a research centre at the hospital. This provided a home for many researchers into life threatening diseases over the ensuing years with success. In 1981 Lions became involved in immunology. This research included tissue matching that is now used in all organ transplants. E.g. liver, kidney and bone marrow...

With the passing of time the researchers outgrew the building and with the erection of the new Princess Alexandra Hospital the Queensland Government dedicated an entire floor of the new building to the Lions Medical Research Foundation in recognition of their work in funding researchers over the years.

There have been many successes in many fields of research, Immunology, Opthalmology, Pharmacology, Cancer to name a few.

The most recent notable success was Lions Professor Ian Fraser whose team discovered the serum to prevent Cervical Cancer in women.

Research is carried out at the Royal Brisbane Women’s Hospital into Perinatal problems with a Lions researchers being funded there. There is also an association with the Cord Blood at the Mater.

The Lions Medical Research Foundation provides seed funding to researchers who have ideas for research into medical problems. Lions funding enables them to carry out research to a point that when some success becomes apparent the can obtain more funding from other interested bodies like drug companies etc.

With a mission statement of:

“The Lions Medical Research Foundation is committed to successfully improving the standard of health in the community by providing long term medical research funding for those who would otherwise be neglected. This effort will be underpinned through valuable and worthwhile support of the Lions Miss Personality Quest, and by generating significant awareness to Lions Clubs, and the general public.”

With a commitment of over $ 250,000 a year and growing the Lions Medical Research Foundation’s support will continue into the future.

Web: www.zoo.org.au
Telephone: 61-3-9285 9300

With more than 320 species on view, Melbourne Zoo offers a window into the diversity of the world’s wildlife. Every animal at Melbourne Zoo is an ambassador for its wild cousins, and there are many education, research, and conservation projects underway.

In 2008, Melbourne Zoo has partnered with the Australian Recycling Program (ARP) and the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) to take action against the coltan mining crisis. The western world’s reliance on mobile phones is driving Mountain Gorilla’s and many other species towards extinction. Coltan is a rare and valuable mineral that is an essential part of all mobile phones. 80% of this mineral is currently mined throughout Africa, destroying the last remains of suitable Mountain Gorilla habitat. By donating your mobile phones for recycling to Melbourne Zoo you can take action against this crisis and make a difference for endangered primates that are calling on you!

Telephone: (03) 9790 2985
Email: racvfoundation@racv.com.au
Facsimile: (03) 9790-2878
550 Princes Highway, Noble Park Vic 3174

RACV has a long history of assisting Victorians. The Foundation was established in 1997 to provide financial assistance by way of grants to facilitate small, community based projects and activities. Funds have gone to support community organisations which are often staffed and operated by volunteers who work with the disadvantaged and disabled, children, youth and the elderly. Funds also support groups which undertake locally-based projects in the following areas: environment, culture, heritage conservation and community education. We encourage everyone to send in their old mobile phones for recycling through the RACV Foundation.

Contributions will not only benefit the environment but also help the Victorian community.

For information on how to donate please email

racvfoundation@racv.com.au

Web: www.rspca-act.org.au
Telephone: (02) 6287 8110
Facsimile: (02) 6288 3184
P O Box 3082, Weston Creek ACT 2611

In the 21st century, protecting and caring for animals is critically important in ensuring that our society is one we can all be proud of. It is not just the day to day care of lost, injured, neglected or abandoned animals that RSPCA ACT contributes to. We also contribute to the care of people. Many of our programs aim to assist the elderly, the infirm and the most vulnerable members of our society.

Our CEO Michael Linke says “Providing care for animals and the people that love them is the most rewarding experience I have ever known.”

RSPCA ACT provides the following services:
An animal cruelty inspectorate with two full time inspectors who investigate all reports of animal cruelty in the ACT
An animal shelter that cares for 4,500 domestic animals every year
A dedicated rescue rehabilitate and release program for more than 3500 injured or orphaned wild animals
A well equipped veterinary clinic
A public dog and puppy training school
Seven day a week retail presence, including an extensive pet supply shop
Seven day a week advisory service
24 hour a day emergency telephone support

A dedicated program of support for aged, infirm and at risk community members As RSPCA only receives very limited funds from the government, the above services are paid for by community donations, corporate sponsorships and events.

Web: www.rspcasa.asn.au
Telephone: Cruelty Reports – 08 8231 6931
After Hours Emergency: 08 8231 2120
Facsimile: 08 8231 6201
172 Morphett Street, Adelaide SA 5000
PO Box 2122, Adelaide SA 5001

Established in London in 1824, the RSCA was recognized as the first organization in the world to concentrate solely on animal welfare issues. The South Australian body of the RSPCA was formed in 1875 to protect innocent animals against cruelty and provide treatment and care for thousands of sick, injured and abandoned animals.

The RSPCA is responsible for preventing animal cruelty by actively promoting the five freedoms for animals:
Freedom from Hunger and Thrist
Freedom from Discomfort
Freedom from Pain, Injury or Disease
Freedom to Express Normal Behaviour
Freedom from Fear and Distress

Web: www.samaritans.org.au
Telephone: 02 4954 7357
Email: recycling@samaritans.org.au

The Samaritans Foundation aims to provide welfare and caring services through the Hunter, Central Coast and Manning Regions of the Anglican Church Diocese of Newcastle. At present, Samaritans has some 400 paid and about 400 voluntary workers throughout its services. ‘Professional’ projects target youth, adolescent, family, children’s, crisis, housing and disability areas. Parish-based projects operate through Samaritans groups in about two-thirds of the 63 parishes in the Diocese of Newcastle. They may involve transport services, drop-in centres, Op Shops, food vans, hospital or visiting programmes or lunches and dinners for the needy.

The development of social policy has involved submissions and consultations with Government, canvassing areas in the general community and assisting the Diocese with the development of policy. Emergency Relief is carried out mainly through welfare offices situated in Samaritans Recycling Stores.

Assistance is currently being delivered to up to 2,000 individuals, families and their dependants each month with more than $330,000 in assistance in cash or in kind distributed in the past year to more than 20,000 people.

A commercial recycling division provides good quality used clothing through seven Samaritans stores and eight shared parish operations as well as industrial rags and wipers.

Web: www.scopevic.org.au
Telephone: (03) 9843 2056

Scope in Victoria, is one of the state’s leading and most innovative disability agencies working with children and adults who have disabilities. Scope provides services to allow people with disabilities to make the most of opportunities to take part in everyday life.

Until 2001, Scope was known as the Spastic Society of Victoria. Scope’s services are accessed by people with Cerebral Palsy, acquired brain injuries, Down’s syndrome and other physical or multiple disabilities. Scope has a range of programs including Early Intervention, school-based services, specialist therapies, community living, respite, attendant care, leisure and employment opportunities, communication resource and aids, and building and equipment advisory services.

Web: www.sidsandkids.org
Telephone: 03 9822 9611
Facsimile: 03 9822 2995
Email: melbourne@sidsandkids.org

SIDS and Kids Victoria is a high-profile and well respected not-for-profit organisation that boasts an enviable history of success in the area of health promotion being responsible for the Safe Sleeping campaign which has seen a 90% decrease in the incidence of SIDS saving close to 5000 babies lives.

Our bereavement services support families and others where a death of a child has occurred suddenly and unexpectedly up to the age of 6 in metropolitan areas and 18 in rural areas.

We offer services to approximately 400 Victorian families each year contacting them as soon as we are notified; referrals to our organisation can come from midwives, emergency responders, emergency department staff, through family or self referral. We have a 24 hour help line staffed by grief counsellors and trained parent supporters. Our support is ongoing - for as long as needed.

In addition, we support parents of approximately 65,000 new babies born each year in Victoria, through the promotion of Safe Sleeping practices and the delivery of education programs designed to reduce the incidence of child mortality.

All services and resources are provided free of charge.

Web: www.thespasticcentre.org.au
Telephone: 02 9975 8276
E-mail: jlennon@tscnsw.org.au

Spastic Centre ACT & Southern Districts
Telephone: 02 6258 8723
55 Crofts Crescent, Spence  ACT  2615

The Spastic Centre was established in Sydney in 1945 and now provides essential services at over 70 sites across NSW. Services include: technology, equipment, Hart Walker program, employment services, community access services, accommodation support, respite care, therapy, conductive education, rural services, intensive family support, CP Helpline, hydrotherapy and recreation.

Some facts about cerebral palsy:
Cerebral palsy is a physical condition that affects movement.
In Australia, it is estimated that a child is born with cerebral palsy every 18 hours.
There is no known cure, no pre-birth test and the incidence of severe disability is on the increase.
Cerebral palsy is not a disease, it is not contagious and there is no known genetic link.
Cerebral palsy refers to a group of disorders of movement and posture, which result from damage to the developing
brain before or during birth or in early life.
Issues such as accommodation, transport, employment, ageing, access to health services and technology assistance are critical to many people with cerebral palsy.

Web: www.scosa.com.au
Telephone : 08 8347 2664
E-mail: info@scosa.com.au

scosa, the Spastic Centres of South Australia provides services and support for people with disabilities.

Our aim is to help our clients achieve the most out of every day - we play, we care, we laugh, we enjoy!

We deliver engaging and developmental activities for people with disabilities that enhance their social and life skills to become a valuable member of their local community.

Our services extend to more than 300 people with disabilities in the Adelaide metropolitan area as well as a number of country locations.

We provide a range of services, including day options at our Hub locations and community venues.

We believe in delivering excellent services to our clients and ensuring their lives are filled with fun experiences and great achievements to be proud of.

Web: www.unitingcareballarat.com.au
Telephone: (03) 5337 2725
105 Dana Street, Ballarat Vic 3353

UnitingCare Ballarat was established in 1982 in response to the increasing level of crisis and poverty in the Ballarat community and operates as part of the Ballarat Parish Mission. It is a major community provider for Ballarat and the surrounding regions, at a number of key locations in Victoria: Ballarat, Wendouree, Daylesford, Bacchus Marsh, Creswick, Clunes, Ballan and Ararat.

UnitingCare Ballarat provides programs in:
Aged and disability
Alcohol and Other Drugs
Housing
Lifeline Ballarat
Welfare and Support Services (including Meals for Homeless People).

Every year, UnitingCare Ballarat needs to find thousands of dollars to continue our non-government funded programs. Programs such as Emergency Relief, Lifeline Ballarat and BreezeWay – Meals for Homeless People continue to be important and essential services for our community.

UnitingCare Ballarat holds annual fundraising activities and events in order to raise funds for these programs. The success of these activities and events relies heavily on the support of staff, volunteers, board members, local business and the community.

Web: www.utsunion.uts.edu.au
Telephone: 02 9514 1444
E-mail: unionoffice@uts.edu.au
Union Office Level 6 Tower Building, Broadway Campus

UTS Union is the cultural, social, sporting and Food and Beverage service provider for students and staff at the University of Technology Sydney.

We run numerous Food, Beverage, Sporting and retail operations in addition to organising Clubs and Societies, events and activities on campus enhancing the UTS experience for all students and staff.

Mobile Phone collection points are:
UTS Broadway, Building 1 Union Information Desk (level 3) .
UTS Kuring-gai Campus at the Union Shop .
The UTS Union DAB Newsagency, Harris Street .
UTS Markets Campus at the Union Shop

Web : www.wateraid.org.au
Telephone: 03 9872 1800
Email: watercharity@wateraid.org.au

Over 1.1 billion people do not have access to safe water and more than 2.6 billion lack access to basic sanitation.

A child dies every 15 seconds from easily preventable water-related diseases

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Satchels may be ordered by telephone or email.
* Individual costs may vary between regions and countries

Web: www.yooralla.com.au
E-mail: yooralla@yooralla.com.au
Telephone: 1300 YOORALLA (1300 9667 2552)
Facsimile: (03) 9654 7779
244 Flinders Street, Melbourne Victoria 3000

Yooralla is one of Victoria’s oldest and largest non-profit community service providers. We work with Victorians who live with a disability acquired from birth, accident, ill health or age. Yooralla employs over 1300 specialist staff to address the needs of around 30,000 Victorians with disabilities and their families every year, many on a daily basis. We offer pre-school, school-aged and adult therapy services, residential accommodation, respite in and out of home, assistive technology, advocacy, employment, and recreation services.