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2008


April

 

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Arthritis Australia
Arthritis Awareness week – it’s your move
Date of event: 6-12 April 2008

Web address: http://www.arthritisaustralia.com.au/Awareness%20Week%20-%20other
Email address: info@arthritisaustralia.com.au
Description: There are many simple measures that can help people with arthritis manage their symptoms and cope with daily life. Learn more about arthritis and the best ways to improve your condition. Also available on our website multicultural fact sheets in five different languages.

 

May

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Asthma Foundations Australia
World Asthma Day - Tuesday 6th May

Web Address:  www.asthmaaustralia.org.au  
Email Address:  national@asthmaaustralia.org.au

SA
Julian Burton Burns Trust
Date of Event: Friday 9 May 2008
Burn the Fat              Rundle Mall 
  
Web Address: www.BurnsTrust.com.au
Email Address: Olivia@BurnsTrust.com.au                               
We spend the day under the Gawler Place Canopy hosting up to 40 corporate, social and sporting teams of three compete on stationery exercise equipment to travel the furthest in half an hour timeslots. Four stations are set up in the corners of the square, as well as a warm up and cool down area complete with massage and cool drinks. Times will be kept on our public scorecard and teams will be encouraged with the help of our MC’s. Teams are asked to raise sponsorship from colleagues and friends for participation.

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Open Family Australia
A Night on the Streets Gala Dinner
Saturday 10th May 2008

Web Address: www.openfamily.com.au
E-mail Address: dpinto@openfamily.com.au
Description: Guests are invited to spend a night on a famous street of the world. Hosted by John Blackman, guests will be transported on a whirlwind tour of the world visiting Asia, Europe and the Americas with entertainment and unique experiences. Our major prize giveaway will be return flights for 2 to London or any European on-line point with a “Taste of Tempo” city package courtesy of Travel Design International in partnership with Singapore Airlines and Tempo Holidays.

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Anaphylaxis Australia Inc
Food Allergy Awareness Week
National - 11 - 17th May 2008

www.allergyfacts.org.au
Food Allergy Awareness Week May 11 2008 Awareness. Avoidance. Action.
Become informed about severe allergy and anaphylaxis.
Visit www.allergyfacts.org.au for further details.

 

NSW
The Shepherd Centre
Loud Shirt Day

Date of Event: 16th May 2008
Web Address: www.loudshirtday.com.au
Email Address: jroberts@shepherdcentre.usyd.edu.au
Loud Shirt Day is an opportunity for corporate, schools, and community groups to  break the norm and go a little wild by turning up the volume in their wardrobe and helping raise funds to get deaf kids talking.

 

National
RSPCA
Million Paws Walk
Sunday 18 May at locations across Australia.

REGISTER NOW: With over 70 walk locations right across Australia, chances are the ground under your feet will be shaking from the rumble of a Million Paws Walk happening near you! Or round up some friends and colleagues for a team effort. If they need more motivation, just remind them how smug you’ll be for the next few weeks if you spend the day doing a good deed and they don’t! Register online http://www.millionpawswalk.com.au/

National
The Cancer Council
Australia's Biggest Morning Tea
Thursday 22nd May 2008
www.biggestmorningtea.com.au
Australia's Biggest Morning Tea is The Cancer Council's most popular fundraising event. The funds raised enable The Cancer Council to continue research initiatives, education programs and support services for those affected by cancer.

QLD
The Asthma Foundation of Queensland
The Ruby Research Ball, Black Tie event
Friday 23 May 2008, 6.30pm to 12 midnigh

Royal on the Park Hotel, cnr Alice & Albert Sts, Brisbane
Bookings:    (07) 3252 7677  Email: info@asthmaqld.org.au
Price:           $165 per person - corporate tables available from $2000
Details:        Entertainment by Shaken, not Stirred featuring the fabulous voice of Melissa Western, supported by an 8 piece band,        Dancers and singers - a tribute to James Bond. Dance the night away to SAVVY, one of Brisbane's leading bands All monies raised on the night goes towards asthma research in Brisbane.  There will be a silent auction as well as raffles.

NSW
Royal North Shore Hospital
Name of Event: PRaMM "Celebrating Parenthood" Ball
Date of Event: Friday the 23rd of May 2008

Web address: https://pramm.worldsecuresystems.com/home.htm
Email address: njervis@nsccahs.health.nsw.gov.au
Description:
All funds raised will go to helping PRaMM continue their vital research into pregnancy and infancy.
Where: Doltone House, Pyrmont
Cost:    $130 p/p
Dress:  Lounge
Contact: Nicole 9926 7454     njervis@nsccahs.health.nsw.gov.au

June

NSW
Hammond Care
International Dementia Conference - Finding the Gaps and Maintaining the Passion
Date: 16th - 17th June

Location: Bayside Auditorium, Sydney Conference & Exhibition Centre Darling Harbour
Web Address: http://www.hammond.com.au/dsdc/conference2008.html
Email Contact: mandrew@hammond.com.au
Telephone: (02) 8295 0381
Description: In 2008, our 7th International Dementia Conference aims to stimulate discussion with regards to the gaps in dementia services and to offer ideas on how to fill them. The underlying theme of the conference is the maintenance of the passion that has given Australia the lead in the provision of services to people with dementia. The speakers from Canada, the UK, Japan and the US will help us to put our services into an international context and to draw from them a realistic view of the progress we have made as well as providing us with a clear idea of where we want to go next and the enthusiasm to get there.

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Open Family Australia
The Longest Night Appeal
the week leading up to Saturday 21st June 2008

Web Address: http://www.openfamily.com.au
E-mail Address: dpinto@openfamily.com.au
Event: The Longest Night Appeal
Description: In the weeks coming up to June 21, Open Family will run its annual Longest Night Appeal. The appeal is targeted at schools inviting them to be part of fundraising efforts. Fundraising activities such as the longest lunch, winter Olympics, the longest dance-off, movie marathon, casual clothes day, BBQ lunch, etc. to help raise money for the homeless youth Open Family Australia help support.

 

NSW
Dymocks Literacy Foundation
The Great Debate
19th June 2008

www.dymocksliteracy.com.au
joan.ward@dymocks.com.au
The Great Debate, Gala and Auction night is being hosted at Dockside, Darling Harbour with many fantastic guests including Adam Spencer and Rob Carlton.

 

July

National
Children’s Hospital Foundations Australia
Banking on our Kids
July

Web address: http://www.childrenshfa.com.au/go/will-you-be-our-hero
Email address: info@childrenshfa.com.au
A month-long national appeal through Bank of Queensland branches in support of Children's Hospital Foundations Australia - helping sick children get better, quicker.  Visit BOQ branches or website to help.

Qld
Organisation: Endeavour Foundation
Event: Great Endeavour Rally
Date: July 16-25, 2008

Details: The Great Endeavour has always prided itself in being the most affordable charity motoring event in the country. Prepare yourself and crew for the adventure of a lifetime, as the 21st anniversary rally and cruise travels from Toowoomba to Tamworth via The Silver City.
Web:www.greatendeavour.com.au
Email: greatendeavour@endeavour.com.au

Qld
MontroseAccess
Event name: MontroseAccess Charity Race Day
Date: 26 July 2008

Where: Doomben Race Course, Brisbane QLD
Web: www.montroseaccess.org.au
MontroseAccess hosts its second annual Charity Race Day. This is the perfect event for local and national media exposure suitable for high profile Queensland corporate leaders. Enjoy an afternoon of fine food and beverages from the exclusive Chief de Beers room whilst cheering on your winning steed! To become a sponsor of this exciting event please contact Events Coordinator Jennifer Livingstone 07 3717 1194.


August

National
National Glaucoma Week
Glaucoma Australia

Date:                           17 – 23 August 2008
Contact:                      Beverley Lindsell
Information line:          1800 500 880
Web site:                     www.glaucoma.org.au
Email:                          glaucoma@glaucoma.org.au
Description:    
National Glaucoma Week seeks to raise awareness of the ‘silent’ eye disease – glaucoma, and to encourage all Australians, once they reach the age of 40, to undertake a comprehensive eye check every two years.  Glaucoma has no early symptoms; it cannot be self-detected however, it can be treated if caught early enough.  The awareness week highlights the dangers of undetected and untreated glaucoma.

SA
Julian Burton Burns Trust
Date of Event: Thurs 21 August 2008

Inspire                                    Adelaide Convention Ctr
Featuring three high-profile keynote speakers, a celebrity MC and comedy breaks, Inspire aims to deliver an empowering & educational afternoon to Adelaide’s young, corporate sector. Held in Adelaide’s inspiring Convention Centre, networking opportunities will be available as well as sponsor booths, drinks and catering.
Web Address: www.BurnsTrust.com.au
Email Address: Olivia@BurnsTrust.com.au         

National
The Cancer Council
Daffodil Day
Friday 22nd August 2008

www.daffodilday.com.au
Daffodil Day aims to deliver a message that will change attitudes about cancer and give hope and support to all those touched by the disease.

 

September

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Australian Koala Foundation
Name of Event : Save the Koala month
Date of Event : Month of September

Aim of Event : To raise funds and awareness about the plight of the wild koala and its habitat
Web address :  www.savethekoala.com
Email address : akf@savethekoala.com  

 

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Asthma Foundations Australia
National Asthma Week - Monday 1st to Sunday 7th September

Web Address:  www.asthmaaustralia.org.au  
Email Address:  national@asthmaaustralia.org.au

Qld
Endeavour Foundation
Event: Daisy for Disability Day
Date: September 1, 2008

Daisy for Disability Day is a great opportunity for Endeavour Foundation to connect with the community, and celebrate the abilities and achievements of people with a disability.
Email & Web:http://daisy.endeavour.com.au a.jarrett@endeavour.com.au


NSW
The Shepherd Centre
Father of The Year
Date of Event:  5th September 2008

Web Address: www.fatheroftheyear.com.au
Email Address: jroberts@shepherdcentre.usyd.edu.au
Join in the search for Australia’s Father of The Year and help raise funds to give deaf children a voice.

NSW
The Shepherd Centre
Trek India
Date of Event: 6-19th September 2008

Web Address: www.shepherdcentre.com.au/trek
Email Address: jroberts@shepherdcentre.usyd.edu.au
Will you move mountains for deaf children?  Join us for the trip of a life time trekking the Indian Himalayas whilst raising funds to give deaf children a voice.

Qld
MontroseAccess
MontroseAccess Charity Golf Challenge
10 September 2008

Indooroopilly Golf Club, Brisbane QLD
www.montroseaccess.org.au
The 2008 MontroseAccess Charity Golf Challenge at the IGC is a great way to form new business contacts whilst enjoying the beautiful surrounds of the Indooroopilly Golf Course. Take on the challenge… sponsors, teams and individual players welcome. To participate in this popular event please contact Events Coordinator Jennifer Livingstone on 07 3717 1194.

 

October

NSW
Royal North Shore Hospital
Name of Event: Cancer Services Ball
Date of Event: October 2008

Email address: njervis@nsccahs.health.nsw.gov.au
The proceeds of this great evening will help patients and families manage cancer- associated costs including:
* Wigs,
* Prostheses,
* Walking aids/equipment

National
RSPCA
Happy Tails Day
10 October 2008

Happy Tails Day on Friday 10 October is your chance to ‘get behind a great cause’ and to raise funds for the RSPCA. Each year the RSPCA in Australia accepts around 135,000 animals from the community and investigates more than 46,000 complaints of animal cruelty and neglect and the sale of merchandise through Happy Tails Day will raise funds to continue our work.
Why not put your backside to work and REGISTER your interest early to help sell Happy Tails Day merchandise in your workplace or local community, or get your rear into gear and organise a special Happy Tails Day event? Email your name and contact details, including postal address to HappyTailsDay@rspca.org.au
  Fun and exciting merchandise will be available in August and for more information, or to tell us your ‘happy tale’ about how animals have influenced your life email HappyTailsDay@rspca.org.au

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Asthma Foundations Australia
Australian Asthma Conference -
Monday 20th to Tuesday 21st October

Web Address:  www.asthmaaustralia.org.au  
Email Address:  national@asthmaaustralia.org.au

 

Qld
MontroseAccess
MontroseAccess Charity Gala Dinner
23 October 2008

Royal on the Park, Brisbane QLD
www.montroseaccess.org.au
Come and celebrate the 75th Anniversary of MontroseAccess, THE service provider for children with physical disabilities across Queensland. An evening of class and style, this diamond themed event is Brisbane’s must do charity dinner for 2008. An exceptional 3 course meal, quality entertainment and charity auction means this will be a night to remember. Book early for this prestigious event, individual tickets and tables of ten available. For information and tickets, please contact Events Coordinator Jennifer Livingstone 07 3717 1194.

 

National
The Cancer Council
Pink Ribbon Day
Monday 27 October 2008
www.pinkribbonday.com.au
Pink Ribbon Day is an annual event to encourage women to be breast aware and highlight the importance of breast cancer research.

NSW
Royal North Shore Hospital
Name of Event: Trauma Ball
Date of Event: Friday, 31st of October 2008

Email address: njervis@nsccahs.health.nsw.gov.au
Description: All money raised will enable the trauma team  to oversee the management of the complex patients from admissions to discharge. This period can range from weeks to months.

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