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  • april789
    april789
    Posted on:
    3rd May 2013 09:53am

    Last Post 21st May 2013
    Replies     6
    Charities & Causes

    Call to carers/disability support workers what are your view/stories

    Hi

    I would really like to hear from people who work in disability houses, day programs...
  • moreta
    moreta
    Posted on:
    28th May 2011 09:12pm

    Last Post 15th May 2013
    Replies     16
    Charities & Causes

    Charities on a budget!

    I'm on a disability pension and barely have enough to live on. So I have to be choosy and...
  • annacathryn
    annacathryn
    Posted on:
    27th Mar 2013 02:13pm

    Last Post 4th May 2013
    Replies     15
    Charities & Causes

    Who do your kids see as their hero and are they a good role model?

    Who are your kids' heroes? Are they sports stars, fictional characters like Ben 10 or Barbie, or...
  • Tricia
    Tricia
    Posted on:
    5th Oct 2012 09:09pm

    Last Post 3rd May 2013
    Replies     24
    Charities & Causes

    Harrassment on telephone to sell raffle tickets

    Am i the only person who finds it offensive to constantly be spoken to in a rude manner for...
  • matty
    matty
    Posted on:
    27th Jul 2012 01:07am

    Last Post 30th Apr 2013
    Replies     5
    Charities & Causes

    Nursing homes

    Do u think nurseing homes should be given more finacal support of aus goverment ?seems 2 me only...
  • T
    T
    Posted on:
    15th Oct 2012 05:59pm

    Last Post 30th Apr 2013
    Replies     12
    Charities & Causes

    Streamline charities

    There are so many charities today, covering so many causes, I wonder whether funds are being...
  • antonoka
    antonoka
    Posted on:
    8th Jan 2013 08:47pm

    Last Post 29th Apr 2013
    Replies     2
    Charities & Causes

    Our road to strength

    Greetings everyone, I'm been fundraising along with two other friends, to raise funds to buy...
  • bigred
    bigred
    Posted on:
    18th Feb 2012 08:18pm

    Last Post 13th Apr 2013
    Replies     6
    Charities & Causes

    Op shops

    I live in a country town with 6 op shops, they have all got quite expensive, 2 in particular look...
  • Jade Simpson
    Jade Simpson
    Posted on:
    30th Mar 2012 09:44pm

    Last Post 7th Apr 2013
    Replies     7
    Charities & Causes

    Peta

    Does everyone realise that some of the big beauty companies still do Animal Testing on Cats,...
  • tom
    tom
    Posted on:
    29th Apr 2012 11:14pm

    Last Post 3rd Apr 2013
    Replies     12
    Charities & Causes

    Cancer council

    everyone should donte, cancer needs to be put to an end! for everyone with breast cancer, i feel...
  • Lyn
    Lyn
    Posted on:
    17th Dec 2012 09:05am

    Last Post 30th Mar 2013
    Replies     9
    Charities & Causes

    Organ & body donors

    I heard on the T.V. this morning that we have had the highest number of organ donors ever at 145...
  • florel
    florel
    Posted on:
    18th Aug 2011 10:49am

    Last Post 18th Mar 2013
    Replies     5
    Charities & Causes

    Somalia famine

    After seeing the Foreign Correspondent report on the famine in Somalia the other night I feel...
  • R I O
    R I O
    Posted on:
    10th Dec 2010 11:42am

    Last Post 15th Mar 2013
    Replies     7
    Charities & Causes

    Mr. isaac kazi

    WELL, CHARITIES MUST BE KNOWING THAT HUGE FUNDS ARE
    ' EARMARKED ' FOR CHARITABLE CAUSES BY...
  • stretch
    stretch
    Posted on:
    8th Jun 2011 02:22pm

    Last Post 8th Mar 2013
    Replies     42
    Charities & Causes

    The salvation army

    i have just been through a period of time where an organisation clamed they could find people...
  • simla
    simla
    Posted on:
    21st Dec 2012 11:47am

    Last Post 4th Mar 2013
    Replies     19
    Charities & Causes

    Animal welfare, r.s.p.c.a. and other dogs homes management/ funding problems

    Recent headlines in the news in Tasmania highlights the age-old problem of dogs homes. What...
  • butterfly
    butterfly
    Posted on:
    20th Dec 2010 03:51pm

    Last Post 4th Mar 2013
    Replies     33
    Charities & Causes

    Sponcering a child

    we have sponsered a child for about 12 years, and now world vision have given us a new child who...
  • bj
    bj
    Posted on:
    30th Oct 2008 11:46pm

    Last Post 7th Feb 2013
    Replies     47
    Charities & Causes

    Helping hands

    If everbody who worked in Aus put $1 a week into a special bank, poverty, or special help could...
  • AdeLady
    AdeLady
    Posted on:
    8th Jan 2013 08:29pm

    Last Post 16th Jan 2013
    Replies     2
    Charities & Causes

    Kiva - not a charity but an amazing way to help people

    I dont give to charities now, I put money into my KIVA account and choose who I want to help. The...
  • mummy
    mummy
    Posted on:
    22nd Dec 2011 03:26pm

    Last Post 9th Jan 2013
    Replies     6
    Charities & Causes

    Supporting.

    I try to support the PCYC and the RSPCA when ever I can, because i love animals and our children,...
  • Jade Simpson
    Jade Simpson
    Posted on:
    25th Jan 2011 09:35pm

    Last Post 9th Jan 2013
    Replies     21
    Charities & Causes

    The animal welfare league

    They do great work at rehoming animals and encouraging law changes. I volunteered there for 2...
  • havalaugh
    havalaugh
    Posted on:
    14th Nov 2012 08:13pm

    Last Post 16th Dec 2012
    Replies     5
    Charities & Causes

    No need for charities!!

    We pay enough tax to keep all the Charities in this country a float. Why doesn't the Government...
  • queenie
    queenie
    Posted on:
    4th Mar 2010 04:47pm

    Last Post 23rd Nov 2012
    Replies     12
    Charities & Causes

    Qhvsg

    this is a very needy charity and needs public help so y dont we all dig deap and help this needy...
  • Teehee
    Teehee
    Posted on:
    16th Sep 2011 12:44pm

    Last Post 11th Nov 2012
    Replies     13
    Charities & Causes

    Suicide in nz

    okay people i believe it is a major topic here in NZ and all over the world teen...
  • Mick
    Mick
    Posted on:
    13th Jun 2011 11:56am

    Last Post 2nd Nov 2012
    Replies     29
    Charities & Causes

    Charities

    Most Charities are funded mainly by the Government, but love to take all the credit, let all...
  • trudyking
    trudyking
    Posted on:
    10th Oct 2012 03:52pm

    Last Post 25th Oct 2012
    Replies     2
    Charities & Causes

    Breast cancer

    breast cancer is a terrible thing. donating money helps alot so together we can make a difference.
  • mike
    mike
    Posted on:
    5th Oct 2012 08:58pm

    Last Post 23rd Oct 2012
    Replies     1
    Charities & Causes

    Kids hospital

    ok i dont have money i am on the penison but my little grandson went to the john hunter kids...
  • bobskey
    bobskey
    Posted on:
    16th Mar 2011 11:12pm

    Last Post 14th Oct 2012
    Replies     39
    Charities & Causes

    Organ transplantation and donation

    Please consider and talk it over with your family the
    live saving gift of life. Organ...
  • pammy
    pammy
    Posted on:
    15th Aug 2011 01:25pm

    Last Post 12th Oct 2012
    Replies     18
    Charities & Causes

    Children with special needs

    parental support for parents with live with children who have special needs.
    This can put so...
  • cathrynberlin
    cathrynberlin
    Posted on:
    7th Apr 2012 10:06pm

    Last Post 11th Oct 2012
    Replies     5
    Charities & Causes

    Care australia

    I donate $35/month direct debit out of my account, it is a good feeling to know that you are...
  • JustSmile
    JustSmile
    Posted on:
    5th Feb 2011 02:59pm

    Last Post 11th Oct 2012
    Replies     24
    Charities & Causes

    Charity is not all about money

    So many people think that charity is all about money, at 17 years old I believe this to be very...
  • seapad
    seapad
    Posted on:
    26th May 2011 07:53am

    Last Post 11th Oct 2012
    Replies     5
    Charities & Causes

    Scouting....

    Not sure what catergory to put this in but Scouting is an awsome cause to put your kids into. Ive...
  • deb
    deb
    Posted on:
    26th Dec 2011 04:02pm

    Last Post 10th Oct 2012
    Replies     60
    Charities & Causes

    Donate blood!!

    Everyone should donate blood, if they are able, obviously ther are a few people who are not able...
  • suzieq
    suzieq
    Posted on:
    14th Jan 2011 01:50am

    Last Post 28th Sep 2012
    Replies     16
    Charities & Causes

    Human and animal charities

    I have been supporting the Multiple Sclerosis Society for the past 5 or so years, after having a...
  • frilly
    frilly
    Posted on:
    29th Jan 2010 02:28pm

    Last Post 26th Sep 2012
    Replies     49
    Charities & Causes

    I give to several

    I give to a number of charities but I am seriously thinking about reducing the number.
    They...
  • blue-mystical
    blue-mystical
    Posted on:
    9th Jun 2012 10:37am

    Last Post 14th Sep 2012
    Replies     2
    Charities & Causes

    Wow-wildlife ou west

    wildlife out west are based in Werribee Victoria and cover over 700 square kilometres of land....
  • Roz
    Roz
    Posted on:
    15th Jun 2011 10:41pm

    Last Post 31st Aug 2012
    Replies     9
    Charities & Causes

    Local charities

    I always support local charities and causes. My next rule of "thumb" when it comes to donations...
  • suz
    suz
    Posted on:
    18th Feb 2012 03:59pm

    Last Post 27th Aug 2012
    Replies     1
    Charities & Causes

    Charity begins at home

    Being a disabled pensioner I give to a few charities that I can identify with personally. If only...
  • wendiau
    wendiau
    Posted on:
    18th Apr 2011 08:33pm

    Last Post 21st Aug 2012
    Replies     21
    Charities & Causes

    Lung cancer awareness

    I would like to make People aware... Lung Cancer is not only from Smoking...

    I have Lung...
  • Johnny Gee
    Johnny Gee
    Posted on:
    4th Mar 2012 08:40pm

    Last Post 4th Aug 2012
    Replies     9
    Charities & Causes

    Helping young women in africa

    Over the Last 5 months I have been on a messenger service called Skype, it is on the internet, I...
  • david
    david
    Posted on:
    21st Mar 2011 08:26pm

    Last Post 18th Jul 2012
    Replies     11
    Charities & Causes

    Japan tsnuami and earth quake.

    after this terrible act of god in japan.and all the charitable organization which i think would...
  • Haylz
    Haylz
    Posted on:
    27th Apr 2012 02:09pm

    Last Post 30th Jun 2012
    Replies     1
    Charities & Causes

    Live below the line

    Has anyone participated in the Live Below the Line campaign run by the Oaktree Foundation before?...
  • Goulah
    Goulah
    Posted on:
    15th May 2009 11:47pm

    Last Post 23rd Jun 2012
    Replies     130
    Charities & Causes

    Am i being unfair?

    With most charity collectors getting paid a hefty "wage", where is the money really going? Which...
  • Opa
    Opa
    Posted on:
    9th Feb 2011 12:50pm

    Last Post 14th Jun 2012
    Replies     5
    Charities & Causes

    International lions club

    I have recently joined the local Lions Club because all the money raised is used for needy...
  • Surfer401
    Surfer401
    Posted on:
    11th Feb 2012 08:40am

    Last Post 24th May 2012
    Replies     2
    Charities & Causes

    Water related rescue charities

    Being a boatie of old, I have three charities I have supported unwaveringly for many years - the...
  • debeli
    debeli
    Posted on:
    19th Dec 2010 10:11am

    Last Post 18th May 2012
    Replies     9
    Charities & Causes

    Needy

    this x-mass think about people in need for food, so when you sit at the table loaded with food....
  • Idiotlad
    Idiotlad
    Posted on:
    17th Nov 2010 04:37pm

    Last Post 17th May 2012
    Replies     14
    Charities & Causes

    The wombat

    On every occasion one goes to a shopping centre these days some collector is there collecting for...
  • Eileen
    Eileen
    Posted on:
    22nd Jul 2011 10:52am

    Last Post 29th Apr 2012
    Replies     7
    Charities & Causes

    Boots for bali

    I am a pensioner who equips poor village soccer teams, supplies educational items and funds to a...
  • RWOLR8?
    RWOLR8?
    Posted on:
    8th Dec 2011 09:11pm

    Last Post 27th Apr 2012
    Replies     3
    Charities & Causes

    Great buy but rude seller-what do u do?

    Have you ever had a chance to make a great buy but the shop-assistant \seller \owner...
  • CAT17
    CAT17
    Posted on:
    14th Aug 2011 07:37pm

    Last Post 17th Apr 2012
    Replies     12
    Charities & Causes

    Animals australia

    I support this cause with conviction. I am so against the trade in live animals to countries who...
  • mermaid
    mermaid
    Posted on:
    22nd Oct 2009 11:50pm

    Last Post 2nd Apr 2012
    Replies     54
    Charities & Causes

    Monthly income turns to charity greed

    Some time ago I volunteered for a local charity believing my support of those in need were met. ...
  • Tricia
    Tricia
    Posted on:
    13th Feb 2012 05:50pm

    Last Post 24th Feb 2012
    Replies     3
    Charities & Causes

    Door to door chariety

    In a age were we all financially have to be discerning about how we spend our money. I like to...
  • CAT17
    CAT17
    Posted on:
    3rd May 2011 12:11am

    Last Post 9th Feb 2012
    Replies     28
    Charities & Causes

    Homeless people in our cities

    WHY isn't there a charity set up to support the homeless in our cities> We all seem to be able to...
  • nana
    nana
    Posted on:
    17th Mar 2011 09:18am

    Last Post 9th Feb 2012
    Replies     5
    Charities & Causes

    Teens in need

    I have many charities but always donate to the Teens in Need..many young people who live on the...
  • CAT17
    CAT17
    Posted on:
    28th Oct 2011 12:22am

    Last Post 31st Jan 2012
    Replies     2
    Charities & Causes

    Girls night in

    Did you attend a Girls Night In last week? My Curves gym in Glenelg SA put on a fantastic night....
  • Bauldie216
    Bauldie216
    Posted on:
    15th Jun 2009 11:47pm

    Last Post 22nd Nov 2011
    Replies     23
    Charities & Causes

    Freemasonary

    Why is it when a online charity comes on. they mention just a few charities? I am a Freemason....
  • bluegirl
    bluegirl
    Posted on:
    18th Nov 2010 04:14pm

    Last Post 22nd Nov 2011
    Replies     6
    Charities & Causes

    Guide dog

    I am a Puppy Sponsor for the Guide Dogs but the amount of mail I receive from them is amazing. ...
  • The Fog
    The Fog
    Posted on:
    30th Nov 2010 10:08am

    Last Post 4th Nov 2011
    Replies     7
    Charities & Causes

    Clown doctors & the humour foundation

    The only worthwhile Charity that I now support on a regular basis is The Humour Foundation & its...
  • Gerry
    Gerry
    Posted on:
    2nd Jul 2011 07:34pm

    Last Post 26th Oct 2011
    Replies     11
    Charities & Causes

    Profits

    Too many charities, not enough regulation by the government. 90 cents goes to the charity coffers...
  • cheffeete
    cheffeete
    Posted on:
    11th Mar 2011 01:07pm

    Last Post 15th Aug 2011
    Replies     5
    Charities & Causes

    Special olympics

    I support them as they are trying to get on with life and generally live a full life as best they...
  • 19chris51
    19chris51
    Posted on:
    18th Jan 2011 11:21am

    Last Post 11th Aug 2011
    Replies     25
    Charities & Causes

    Medical research

    My son is disabled with sca (Spina Cerebella Ataxia) there is no medical research going on for...
  • pauline42
    pauline42
    Posted on:
    16th Jun 2011 03:56pm

    Last Post 22nd Jul 2011
    Replies     2
    Charities & Causes

    Help for people on low incomes for wigs i

    Alopecha for 19 years now and am on parenting payment and have tried every were to get some sort...
  • RainbowSpirit
    RainbowSpirit
    Posted on:
    31st May 2011 10:48am

    Last Post 16th Jun 2011
    Replies     5
    Charities & Causes

    The human heart

    I am so proud of the human race. So many of us open our hearts up to those less fortunate than...
  • stretch
    stretch
    Posted on:
    25th Jan 2011 12:50pm

    Last Post 1st Jun 2011
    Replies     17
    Charities & Causes

    Charity starts at home

    i dont believe the people in brisbane should continue to request funding from the local...
  • Phoenixarizona
    Phoenixarizona
    Posted on:
    18th Mar 2011 12:06pm

    Last Post 17th May 2011
    Replies     2
    Charities & Causes

    S.i.d.s and kids

    This is a charity I support with my whole heart. I fear they are often overlooked because nobody...
  • DEBOCO
    DEBOCO
    Posted on:
    10th Jun 2010 07:01pm

    Last Post 19th Apr 2011
    Replies     2
    Charities & Causes

    Ctp insurance queensland

    If anyone has had any problems pursuing a CTP claim in Queensland, I'd like to hear about for a...
  • Karen
    Karen
    Posted on:
    17th Mar 2011 12:05am

    Last Post 19th Apr 2011
    Replies     2
    Charities & Causes

    The margaret river coal mining debate!

    I'm absolutely appalled at this Liberal Government (Colin Barnett) for trying to force this on...
  • HW
    HW
    Posted on:
    16th Feb 2009 11:47pm

    Last Post 11th Apr 2011
    Replies     2
    Charities & Causes

    Victorian bushfires

    how to mobilise everyone to give the right sort of help,with dignity & respect, towards all who...
  • Nik Nik
    Nik Nik
    Posted on:
    30th Nov 2010 02:26pm

    Last Post 15th Mar 2011
    Replies     3
    Charities & Causes

    Cystic fibrosis

    Wow, how few people know about CF. I remember in the Kennet days when he shut down hospital wards...
  • H
    H
    Posted on:
    16th Dec 2010 04:28pm

    Last Post 9th Feb 2011
    Replies     1
    Charities & Causes

    Relay for life

    Relay For Life is one of my charities of choice. Cancer is an awful, horrible disease and we need...
  • diaooraa
    diaooraa
    Posted on:
    23rd Jun 2012 10:41pm

    Last Post NA
    Replies     0
    Charities & Causes

    Best way to dontae?

    Hello, I am currently trying to start making money to donate to my local "opshop" which donates...
  • Deb2882
    Deb2882
    Posted on:
    1st Apr 2012 02:58pm

    Last Post NA
    Replies     0
    Charities & Causes

    Cancer council

    Been toouched too many times by it......
  • relly
    relly
    Posted on:
    20th Apr 2012 10:27pm

    Last Post NA
    Replies     0
    Charities & Causes

    Cystic fibrosis

    kids with cystic fibrosis live a compromised life
  • emaddison
    emaddison
    Posted on:
    9th Apr 2013 03:24pm

    Last Post NA
    Replies     0
    Charities & Causes

    Has anyone ever volunteered overseas at an orphanage? did you enjoy it?

    i am currently considering volunteering overseas in Bali at an orphanage, i would love some...
  • lel14
    lel14
    Posted on:
    30th Mar 2013 07:02pm

    Last Post NA
    Replies     0
    Charities & Causes

    Let the children play

    ......MY OWN CONCEPT , EVERY CHILD HAS THE RIGHT TO PLAY WITH OUT FEAR .....AS WAR ,ABUSE...
  • Captured
    Captured
    Posted on:
    28th Feb 2013 11:44pm

    Last Post NA
    Replies     0
    Charities & Causes

    Mcgrath foundation/pink stumps day

    This was the 3rd year that my hubby and children's cricket club has organised and held a Pink...
  • stretch
    stretch
    Posted on:
    26th Feb 2013 05:38pm

    Last Post NA
    Replies     0
    Charities & Causes

    Migrants in australia

    have you ever tried to get a good service in australia at the moment
    we the consumer need to...
  • deb
    deb
    Posted on:
    17th Mar 2013 07:57am

    Last Post NA
    Replies     0
    Charities & Causes

    Pay it forward

    Everyone should be able to help, doesn't matter if you don't have any money, there are many other...
  • spog777
    spog777
    Posted on:
    14th Dec 2012 09:55pm

    Last Post NA
    Replies     0
    Charities & Causes

    Playing on emotional moments

    Are charities doing the right thing in approaching people for donations at times when emotions...
  • surahi111
    surahi111
    Posted on:
    31st Mar 2013 12:45am

    Last Post NA
    Replies     0
    Charities & Causes

    You pass a helping hand to those in need?

    I need an urgent financial help!!!
    not get rid of debt trap
    there is still hope that...
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