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How WA volunteers are helping kids in war-ravaged nations

Since 2006, when my association with this charity began, I have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to ship rough terrain children’s wheelchairs to countries including Iraq, Libya and Syria.

Gerry Georgatos

Gaping hole CommentsPremiumPopular Perth marketing agency shuts due to pandemic pains

Another Perth business has been forced to shut its doors after struggling to maintain its cash flow amid the pandemic.

Caitlin Paroczai

run to raise funds PremiumHarvey’s Miss Universe hits the ground running for charity

Harvey’s Miss Universe Australia candidate has hit the ground running in her efforts to raise funds for cancer charity Camp Quality after taking on a 20km run challenge.

Kasper Johansen

CharityEpilepsy a hidden burden for Aussie women

Epilepsy effects more than 150,000 Australians - but female sufferers face a slew of additional challenges, especially when it comes to starting a family.

Katelyn Catanzariti

pedal pushing for charity Premium400km bike ride pedals through Harvey and Waroona

Over three days 150 riders pedal their way from Bassendean to Busselton in a 400km fundraising challenge for youth cancer charity Canteen. 

Kasper Johansen

charity smorgasbord PremiumIn pictures: Bunbury Long Table Charity Lunch 2022

Catered by some of the South West’s finest chefs, hungry punters showed up in droves for the Bunbury Volkswagen Chefs Long Table Charity Lunch at the weekend. 

Kasper Johansen

pedalling for policePremiumYarloop OIC to take part in gruelling 125km uphill bike ride

One of Yarloop’s top cops will soon take part in a gruelling 125km cross country mountain bike race in order to raise funds for charity. 

Kasper Johansen

Australia UnitesCommentsWA digs deep for flood victims with huge $2m donation

The WA Government has donated $2 million to the Red Cross Flood Appeal telethon to help victims of the east coast flooding disaster.

Joe Spagnolo

Keep pedallingRide for Youth comes full circle for anniversary year

A humbling encounter with a homeless man on the first Hawaiian Ride for Youth has become part of the folklore that underpins the hugely successful charitable tour de force.

Laura Newell

Kicking goalsCommentsPremiumPerth’s sneaker king reveals his passion for ‘giving back’

Sneakerland co-organiser and co-owner of 1OFF sneaker store, Jamal Diallo, has a passion for helping kids realise their potential and purpose through soccer.

CharitySupply chain impacts food relief charity

Ronni Kahn, CEO of food rescue charity OzHarvest, says issues in the supply chain due to flooding and COVID are making it harder to support people in need.

Maeve Bannister

Humanitarian crisisCommentsCanva starts plan to change the world in Afghanistan

WA-born Canva is making good on its promise to give up to 30 per cent of its massive $55 billion valuation to charity, starting with a donation towards the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.

Daniel Newell

CharityBare bumps and all for charity

A charity run is asking Aussies to strip down to their undies to support research into childhood tumours.

Melissa Meehan

Boards up Survivor surf star Felicity Palmateer head’s charity event

She’s more known for her feats on the water but surfer Felicity Palmateer is looking to break a world record using her board on land.

Caitlyn Rintoul

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Bali Fest organiser’s link to high-profile footy event

Saturday’s Footy for Life charity match, headlined by WA football greats Ben Cousins and Des Headland, has been put together in part by the organiser of last year’s disastrous Mandurah Bali Fest.

Eliza Reilly

CharityOne-off beer opener a $30,000 bottler

Beer brewer James Squire has commissioned a state-of-the-art design bottle opener worth $30,000, which it will auction off to raise money for farmers in need.

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Gift itCommentsPremiumSustain your generosity beyond the holidays

If your finances are in better shape this year, you can be more strategic to help your local community.

Amrita Jayakumar

Stan’s legacyCommentsPremiumBig hearts and caring for others the Perron way

INSIDER: Philanthropist Elizabeth Perron has embraced and expanded her father Stan’s legacy to help those in need.

Danielle Le Messurier

CharityPremium'Tis the time to make brands pay up

Oxfam has released its naughty and nice list, with Australian retailers called out for not shining a light on poverty.

Melissa Meehan

give a littleCommentsPremiumGroups seek donations for locals

Harvey Family Support Service and St Vincent de Paul Harvey branch have collaborated for the second time, providing emergency relief, financial assistance and information to those less fortunate.

Kasper Johansen

Rred-facedRed Cross ordered to pay back staff $25m

Red Cross Australia has been ordered to pay back around $25 million in underpayments that affected more than 11,000 staff between 2010 and 2021.

Dominic Giannini

Charity challengeMusk pledges $8b if UN can solve hunger

The world's richest man, Tesla creator Elon Musk, says he will donate $6 billion to the UN if it can prove how it will stop the world starving.

AAP

CharityResearch reveals a nation of helpers

An NRMA Insurance study tracking acts of everyday help in Australia has unearthed an unofficial economy potentially worth more than $43.5 billion.

John Kidman

ride for kidsCamera IconIn Pictures: Ride for Sick Kids spin through Harvey

Wheels were spinning and sausages were sizzling at the Harvey Dam last week as 40 riders made their way through the town for the annual Ronald McDonald Ride for Sick Kids.

Kasper Johansen