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Australian Red Cross Society -
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Our vision is to improve the lives of vulnerable people. Australian Red Cross is part of the world's largest humanitarian organisation, with almost 100 million volunteers in 185 countries. With the support of members and volunteers in Australia and aid workers around the world, Australian Red Cross can reach people and places like no other organisation.
We are there to assist the most vulnerabl…
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The positive results of the Good Start Breakfast Club, run by Australian Red Cross in partnership with Sanitarium, are literally speaking for themselves.
In an opinion piece he submitted to Melbourne's Herald Sun earlier this year by Iain Luck, the Principal of the Victorian P-12 College of Koori Education, Iain noted the marked difference in the kids who had been fed a healthy breakfast:
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Entry Last Updated :13-May-2010
Breast Cancer Association of Qld Inc -
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Raises funds for Breast Cancer Services such as Rural Breast Care Nurses, rural seminars, research, financial assistance for financially disadvantaged women with breast cancer, produce Resources Directory of Services.…
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A young mum from Dalby with 3 very young children with breast cancer needed financial assistance for child care fees while she was receiving chemotherapy. For 12 months during her treatment BCAQ provided financial assistance for the fees. Unfortunately, our young mum recently passed away from Breast Cancer, but we feel honoured that we were able to help financially during the most difficult period…
Entry Last Updated :11-Sep-2006
Fitted for Work -
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Staffed by trained volunteers, Fitted for Work helps disadvantaged unemployed women obtain work by providing business clothing, presentation and interview skills. In the process Fitted for Work helps build self-confidence and assists women towards attaining self-sufficiency and financial independence.…
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After raising my son as a sole parent I made a decision that after his tenth birthday I would commence full time work. Over the last ten years I had worked in various part time and casual positions, however despite being a resourceful person I struggled at times financially and emotionally.
I was fortunate to be referred to an organisation (Sign on Employment) that assisted in recognising the s…
Entry Last Updated :12-Nov-2008
International Women's Development Agency -
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International Women’s Development Agency (IWDA) is an Australian not-for-profit organisation that for over 20 years has been creating positive change for women and their communities. Our practical and rights-based projects directly address poverty and oppression in developing countries.…
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After the Tsunami women in Sri Lanka were disproportinately effected and continue to be disadvantaged. IWDA works with a local women's NGO, Kantha Shakthi to mobilise women into savings and support groups. Shiromala says of the program " I have been able to get emotional and physical comfort through various programs. I have developed my personality, I am confident to make public speeches anywhe…
Entry Last Updated :11-Mar-2010
Mercy Ministries -
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We exist to provide a future full of hope and possibility to every young women who desires the opportunity to transform her life.…
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Entry Last Updated :06-Sep-2006
NSW Rape Crisis Centre -
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24/7 telephone and online crisis support, counselling and referral for anyone in NSW who has been sexually assaulted…
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For sexual assault factsheets, articles, media presentation and Centre activities please see the Centre's website www.nswrapecrisis.com.au…
Entry Last Updated :06-Sep-2006
Real Choices Australia -
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Provide education, support and resources to women and families during the perinatal period. Provide relationship education which encourages healthy lifestyle choices, to secondary school students nationally.…
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Entry Last Updated :30-Mar-2010
The Esther Foundation -
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The Esther Foundation provides a residential recovery program for up to 30 young women and their children within seven houses in South Perth. The program offers young women in crisis [aged between 14-35] a safe environment with access to group therapy, counselling, mentoring, accredited education and full time support. The extensive assistance offered within the program deals with issues like depr…
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The Esther Program has had extensive media coverage from both print and electronic media; including separate documentaries by The George Negus Show on ABC and an SBS documentary that was nine months in the making. Both documentaries were very positive and aired on national television. George Negus stating that Patricia was “..an angel on Earth”.
In addition to this, Esther has featured on the f…
Entry Last Updated :11-Sep-2006
The Womens Centre Townsville -
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The Women's Centre is a women only space, run by women for women, which operates from a feminist philosophy.
The Women's Centre provides a FREE counselling service to all women who wish to access our services. Our counsellors are all tertiary qualified women.…
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Many women access the Centre for different reasons which can include; domestic violence, family violence, sexual assault, women's health, homelessness or the threat of homelessness, financial difficulties, becoming involved in activism, feminist interests, participating in groups and other centre events, or simply dropping in for a cuppa and chat with other women in a safe, women-only space.…
Entry Last Updated :11-Mar-2010