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2016 Queensland charity events listing
The 2016 Queensland charity events calendar is already in full swing! So I thought I had better hurry up and publish my annual events list, before I miss any more events! Send me the details of any I have missed … Continue reading
Posted in Australian charity, Breast Cancer, Brisbane Events, Causes, Children, Mummy's Wish, Queensland charity, Uncategorized
Tagged ACT for Kids, BCEC, dance for daniel, Dancing CEOs, daniel morecombe foundation, Defence Charity Ball 2016, Hummingbird House, Legacy, Mater Little Miracles Ball 2016, MND and Me Foundation, Mummy's Wish, PCSRF, Perry Cross Spinal Research Foundation, water aid ball, Women's Legal Service
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The sweetest type of local honey
I discovered an amazing secret treasure map, that I am going to share with you! A map of 95 local honey producers across Australia. It is a community run map supporting local bees and their stewards. The site only lists producers … Continue reading
Posted in Causes, Children, Community, GIVING, KINDNESS, Pay it forward, Uncategorized
Tagged Brisbane honey, Buy local honey, Honey, Honey for a cause, Honey for sale Auchenflower, Joanne Lane
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hankies for heartbreak
I have somehow honed a skill of collecting “things” for charities and causes. In 2009 it was approximately 7000 pairs of pyjamas for foster kids via The Pyjama Foundation, in 2008 it was around 4,500 teddy bears for orphans in overseas orphanages … Continue reading
Posted in Causes, Children, GIVING, Uncategorized
Tagged hankies for heartbreak, Leisa Gill, SANDS, SIDS for Kids
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2015 Top Ten Christmas gifts that give back
I have searched my favourite online charity shops and social enterprises, so that you don’t have to! Here is my annual list, top ten Christmas gifts that give twice. A gift for you to give, and that helps a charity, … Continue reading
Posted in Australian charity, Causes, Children, Community, CSR, Pay it forward, Uncategorized
Tagged AIME, Boystown Lottery, Brisbane Social Enterprise, Children's book, Cotton On Foundation, gifts that give twice, Human Ventures, jewellery that gives back, Mannya Trading Co, OneGirl, OzHarvest, Run like a girl tshirt, Sea Shepherd, SisterWorks, Social Enterprise Beer, The Eagle Inside, The Good Beer Co., The Ja Joint, Urban Harvest Cookbook, young cake, Youngcare
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Top ten Brisbane Christmas party or function venues with a difference
What if your end of year celebration with friends or work Christmas party could help end homelessness, give hope and employ a person with a disability or fund unique social projects across our state? Well guess what – it can! … Continue reading
Posted in #blogforgood, Causes, Community, GIVING, KINDNESS, Queensland charity, Social Enterprise, Uncategorized
Tagged Bam Expresso, Buttons and Beans Cafe, Charityspam, Common Ground, expresso train, Headspace, Lagoon Creek Cafe and Function Centre, Muooz West End, Tara Castle, The Cookery Nook, The Edge at the State Library, The Gardens Cafe, The Ja Joint, United Coffee Sunshine Coast, United Synergies, Wise Foundation
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Sneakers for Samoa appeal November 2015
I would like to introduce you to my friend Anna, who is running a collection for second hand sports shoes and equipment for people in Samoa – please read on and give generously! Learn more about the project on the … Continue reading
Posted in Causes, Children, Community
Tagged Anna Tate, donate sports equipment, Sneakers for Samoa
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Hospitality with Heart – your chance to give back this Christmas Eve 2015
A guest blog post by my big-hearted friend Natascha Mirosch who is organising a very special dinner this Christmas Eve; Hospitality with Heart – and she needs your help! ————————————- “I´ve just always been told: this is your life. Don´t … Continue reading
Posted in Brisbane Events, Causes, Children, Homelessness
Tagged #bne, Brisbane Events, charity, Christmas Charity Event, Christmas Eve dinner for homeless, Donate food this Christmas, Help someone else this Christmas, Hospitality with Heart, Logan, Natascha Mirosch, Volunteer in Brisbane this Christmas, YFS
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Shred for a Cause helping build Hummingbird House
On Friday 25th September Reddacliffe Place at the top of Queen Street Mall will be transformed into a document shredding destination to help leave a legacy for Queensland children affected by life-limiting conditions. Neil Taylor from Shred Easy said he … Continue reading
Posted in Australian charity, Brisbane Events, Causes, Children, Community, CSR, Ethical Shopping, KINDNESS
Tagged Charityspam, CSR, do some good, Friday 25th September 2015, make a difference, Neil Taylor, Queen Street Mall events, Reddacliffe Place, Shred Easy, Shred for a cause, Tara Castle
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Yikes! It’s Father’s Day in TWO SLEEPS
Yikes! It is Father’s Day in TWO SLEEPS, and I am here to help! To tell you about a website that not only will sort you out for a gift, but will also help a charity….of course! In August, … Continue reading