by Matilda Meikle | Dec 15, 2022 | Charity
In Australia, homelessness is increasing, with around 116,000 people considered homeless across the country. And nearly half of this homeless population is under the age of 25. Homelessness includes many things, from living in severely crowded dwellings, supported...
by Matilda Meikle | Nov 3, 2022 | Charity
For the past 20 years, Aussie Helpers have been assisting farmers through tough times. The not-for-profit organisation is all about supporting farmers, their families, and communities, in the face of devastation. We spoke to Monique Wye, whose farm was heavily...
by Emily Riches | Sep 19, 2022 | Charity, Youth
Ruby Riethmuller founded Womn-Kind when she was just 23, as a way to encourage conversation around mental health and support, inspire and empower young women. Soon, she’ll be launching the Womn-Kind app, a first of its kind social wellness app, to improve access...
by Lily Shaw | Sep 15, 2022 | Charity
Whether it’s focusing on finding work for women, supplying books in First Nations languages to Indigenous communities or protecting our native flora and fauna, these three Australian charities are looking to the future. Fitted for Work With a mission “to...
by Matilda Meikle | Sep 8, 2022 | Charity
Mental health has always been important. But now, more than ever, it’s vital that we check in with our loved ones and start a conversation around wellbeing. And, thanks to Australia Post, this is becoming easier. In the leadup to R U OK? Day, they teamed up with...
by Carolyn Chen | Aug 15, 2022 | Charity
Sweet bakery treats made even sweeter by the charity Worthy Cause’s mission to help those vulnerable in our community. Based in Melbourne, the charity Worthy Cause founded by Rick Cohen has been rivalling the best bakeries in the city with their delicious cookie...