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Lindy Loo the Poodle Bear

Lindy Loo the Poodle Bear is the 2009 Charity Bear for Beanie Kids. Each year Skansen Giftware releases one very special Beanie Kid to help raise much needed funds for a worthy charity. $1.00 from the sale of every Lindy-Loo the Poodle Bear will go directly to CanTeen. CanTeen provides many support services for young people living with Cancer - by running over 200 camps, recreation days and programs each year across Australia. CanTeen believes that no young person should go through their cancer experience alone. Lindy-Loo is available now for $11.99 from gift stores nationally. For stockist details please contact 1800 063 664

Children365: celebrate them every day
Venue	Melbourne Museum (Nicholson Street, Carlton)
Date	Sunday, 1 November 2009
Time	10am to 5pm
Fee	Free adult admission to Melbourne Museum on 1 November 2009 with a Herald Sun voucher.
The Alannah and Madeline Foundation - a national charity protecting children from violence. Children365- a national initiative of The Alannah and Madeline Foundation that encourages people to celebrate children every day of the year. The Victorian State Government is proud to partner with The Alannah and Madeline Foundation by hosting a family fun day to launch Children365. The event at Melbourne Museum is set to feature kite and puppet making workshops, celebrity guests, children's book author appearances, sport and games, arts and crafts. On the first day of Children365 each year, adults will also be encouraged to make promises and declarations about their children for the year ahead: 3 reasons I love my children 6 ways they make me smile 5 things we will do together this year. The concept was developed after the tragic death of Darcey Freeman. Following the loss of their precious little girl, Darcey's mother and her family suggested an annual day to cherish all children. They asked The Alannah and Madeline Foundation to help make it a reality. The launch of this initiative on the final day of Children's Week 2009 signifies the end of a week of celebrating children and the commitment to cherish and protect our children every day of the year.

Starlight Children's Foundation
Venue	Home nightclub, 1 Wheat Road, Cockle Bay Wharf
Date	Friday October 9
Time	6.30pm - 10pm
Fee	$30 pre-pay or $35 at door.
Book	everydayhero.com.au/rogensi_star_fighters OR call 02 8296 1000 for more details
A fantastic night of live music and the chance to bid for great items to raise money for Starlight Children's Foundation is on this Friday at Home nightclub, Sydney. Auction items include: John Aloisi-signed soccer ball, private dinner party by world-renowned chef Chris Shannon, personal image makeover Kieren Perkins signed towel, Missy Higgins limited edition lyric sheet/signed CD, plus LOADS more fabulous items.

Field Of Angels Appeal
Date	Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month this October
Teddy Love Club Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support is holding our Field Of Angels Appeal as part of Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month this October. One in four pregnancies ends in a loss. Six babies are stillborn in Australia every day. Teddy Love Club pregnancy and infant loss support is an Australia wide not for profit organisation and is the first bereavement bear giving program in Australia. A support program for bereaved parents family & friends who have suffered the loss of their baby to miscarriage, stillbirth, genetic induction or neo natal death. Part of the program is the giving of traditional teddy bears to the parents in the hope of slightly easing the pain of having to leave the hospital with such empty arms. A special gesture to let the parents know they are not quite so alone To donate go to: teddyloveclub.org.au. Even $10 can make a big difference when a precious life has been lost.

Samsung Electronics Australia helps celebrity chefs raise money for Variety
Venue	Doltone House, Jones Bay Wharf
Date	Wednesday, 30th September
Time	6:30 pm
Fee	$195+
The second annual Variety of Chefs red carpet dinner is fast approaching with six of Australia's top celebrity chefs prepped to battle it out in a live 'cook-off' to help raise money for Variety, the Children's Charity. Tickets for the event are available individually or as special Gold and Silver tables: -Individual tickets cost $195 and include premium beverages, 4 course meal and entertainment. -SILVER TABLE at $5,000 (for 10 people) offers premium seating, VIP goodie bags, Logo acknowledgement as Silver Table Sponsor and a 1/2 page advertisement in the event program. -GOLD TABLE at $10,000 (for 10 people) is the ultimate experience, with pre-dinner sunset cocktails, limousine transfers, private waiters and so much more!

Royal Doulton supports Breast Cancer Charities
Venue	available at selected David Jones and Myer stores nationally and specialty homewares stores
Fee	RRP $29.95.
In 2009, Royal Doulton celebrates a fantastic partnership - 10 years of working with breast cancer charities worldwide, with global donations totalling over $500,000 AUD. To celebrate the tenth Anniversary, a bone china mug has been produced. This inspirational mug is beautifully decorated with birds and butterflies using the globally recognised colour of breast cancer awareness, pink. Each mug is individually gift boxed and is backstamped with the charity logos. A global contribution of 10% from each sale will be donated to breast cancer charities to further their work in researching a cure for the disease and providing support to those affected. In addition, Royal Doulton Australia is pleased to announce a further $1 donation to Breast Cancer Australia for every mug sold.

Culinary Couture for Cancer High Tea
Venue	De Nom @ RUBY RABBIT: 231 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst, 231 Oxford Street
Date	Saturday, September 12, 2009
Time	3:00pm - 7:00pm
Fee	$50 Per Head - Includes High Tea, Champagne, Entertainment, Lucky Door Prize Ticket & Gift Bag (Valued @ Over $200) with all profits from the event going to Cure Cancer Australia.
Book	0404056393 or email HighTea4Cancer@gmail.com
The ladies of Sydney will be treated to an afternoon of Cutting Egde Australian Fashion, gourmet cuisine, express makeovers and special celebrity appearances all in the aid of Curing Cancer. The lucky ladies will also be entertained by a Magician, tarot reader and burlesque dancers and waited on by muscly topless waiters. We have a special sneak peek fashion preview for Australian Couture Label Gossip...

Comedy is King: An evening with Brian Doyle and Friends in aid of Down Syndrome NSW
Venue	The Westin Sydney, No. 1 Martin Place, Sydney
Date	Wednesday 23rd September 2009
Time	6:30 - pre-dinner cocktails, 7pm Dinner
Fee	$250 per person
Book	02 8306 9555

Party4Poverty
Venue	The Lounge, Cargo Bar
Date	Tuesday, 1st September
Time	6pm
Held in The Lounge, Cargo Bar at 6pm on Tuesday, 1st September, the event is in support of the Abhilasha Project, a non-profit organisation dedicated to change in India and throughout the developing world by focusing on education. Abhilasha, meaning 'hope' in Hindi is what has inspired the theme for this upcoming event and all funds raised will go towards the Abhilasha Project's current project, which focuses on building a new school for underprivileged, handicapped children in Rajnandgaon, India. Party4Poverty also aims to give hope to the aspiring Australian designers seeking a big break in the cut-throat rag trade industry by providing a stage for them to showcase their talent and by giving them an opportunity to make a dramatic entrance into the fashion world. Mok Theorem, who has donated a jacket from their latest collection worth $300 for the lucky door prize, will be joined by Kylie Hawkes, Ellen Bartels, Emily Flemming, Serene Aguirre, Lioness28, Amy Lea Taylor, Illyrian Jeans, De vere Designs, and Anastasia Suyanti and the catwalk will be featuring Miss World Australia 2009 Sophie Lavers and other finalists.

Sports Charity Ball benefiting the McGrath Foundation
Venue	Sydney Convention Centre, Darling Harbour
Date	Thursday 3rd September 2009
Time	@ 6:45pm
Fee	Individual ticket: $ 150 including GST Table of Ten: $1,400 including GST
Book	acevents.com.au/charityball or (02) 8907 8555
The Inaugural Sports Charity Ball is an exclusive black tie event, benefiting the McGrath Foundation and held in conjunction with the leading sport industry conference: Sport Business World with keynote speakers Nathan Rees, Peter Holmes a Court, Minister of Sports Hon Kate Ellis, Craig Phillips (Australian Olympic Committee) and several well known CEOs from large sporting bodies. Guests at the Sports Charity ball will not only enjoy a spectacular, sport-filled evening, but will also have the opportunity to support the work of the McGrath Foundation and by extension, Australian women diagnosed with breast cancer, and their families. The McGrath Foundation aims to raise funds to place McGrath Breast Care Nurses throughout regional and rural Australia, as well as increasing breast awareness among Australian women, especially those under 40. Although this is a black tie event, guests are encouraged to wear a splash of pink to show their support for the McGrath Foundation. Guests will also have the opportunity to bid in an auction of valuable sports memorabilia, with all proceeds going to the McGrath Foundation. With Special VIP Guests: David Williams -NRL player for the Manly Sea Eagles Layne Beachley -7 Time World Surfing Champion Stephanie Rice -Olympic Gold Medal Winner Sophie Lavers -Miss World Australia Craig Foster -Sports Presenter SBS TV Mark Beretta MC for the event Sports Anchor for Channel 7 Sam Kekovich After dinner speaker Lamb fanatic and former AFL great

Awareness Walk around Parramatta Park
Date	Sunday 30th August
Time	from 11am
Book	vcfsfa.org.au
VCFS (Velo Cardio Facial Syndrome) affects 1 in 2000 births and is the 2nd most common genetic disorder after Down Syndrome. It is extremely common but rarely heard of! To raise money for VCFS joing Melinda Gainsford-Taylor, Benn Dunn (Racing V8 Ute Driver), 5 of Australia's best known Plus Size Models and the Parramatta Eels attending the walk. There will be a petting zoo, kids rides and a sausage sizzle.

International Gynaecological Awareness Day: High Tea
Venue	Swan Room Parmelia Hilton Hotel
Date	Saturday 5 September 2009 International Gynaecological Awareness Day
Time	2.30 - 4.30 pm
Fee	$50.00 Non-members, $40.00 Members, $80.00 Mother & Daughter
Book	by Monday 31 August 2009
International Gynaecological Awareness Day: High Tea with 2006 Australian of the Year Professor Ian Frazer

Support Indigenous Literacy Day
Date	Wednesday 2 September 2009
Book	indigenousliteracyproject.org.au or call 1800 352 352
Join Patron Therese Rein, Geraldine Brooks, Kate Grenville, Andy Griffiths, David Malouf, Anita Heiss and a host of other celebrities and writers and show your support for the third Indigenous Literacy Day (ILD) on Wednesday, 2 September 2009. To support Indigenous Literacy Day: -Purchase a book in a participating bookshop (listed at indigenousliteracyproject.org.au), and 5% or more of sales on the day will be donated to the Indigenous Literacy Project (ILP) - Participate in The Great Book Swap or other fundraising activities (as attached) Under the patronage of Therese Rein, Indigenous Literacy Day is a partnership between The Fred Hollows Foundation and the Australian book industry that aims to address the Indigenous literacy crisis in remote communities in the Northern Territory, North-West New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia, by raising $250,000 for books and much needed resources. On Wednesday, 2 September 2009, school, bookshop, library and lecture events will be held in key locations around Australia with ambassadors David Malouf, Tara June Winch, Kaz Cooke, Sally Morgan, May O’Brien, Dr Anita Heiss, Andy Griffiths, Sam Wagan Watson, Josh Pyke and a host of many wonderful authors. Highlights are listed below with more details on the website.

Short & Girly Comedy Gala
Venue	National Theatre, 20 Carlisle Street (cnr Barkly St), St Kilda
Date	Friday 18 September
Time	8pm. Duration: 210 minutes including interval
Fee	Full $55, Students/Concession $45, Group 8 + $50
Book	ticketek.com or 1300 795 012
For one night only Short & Girly brings together a shimmering line-up of the country's finest and most hilarious stars in bras for a night of uproarious laughter- with all proceeds going to the Victorian AIDS Council. The all-gal comedy Gala stars Denise Scott, Cal Wilson (Nova 100), Judith Lucy, Hannah Gadsby (RAW Comedy winner 2006), Claire Hooper (Good News Week), Andrea Powell, Celia Pacquola (Comedy Festival Age Critics Award Winner 2009), World War Wonderful, and Zara (Good News Week), Kitty Flanagan (Full Frontal), plus surprise guests. Following its debut in 2006, Short & Girly returns in 2009 for the third time with another all-star lineup. Many of the Short & Girly performers are long time supporters of the Victorian AIDS Council and are donating their time and talent to support this very worthwhile cause. Produced by Janet A. McLeod (Cinema Fiasco, ABC 774 Overnights), Short & Girly is a fundraising event for the Victorian AIDS Council so that they can continue to reduce the transmission of HIV in our community and to preserve the independence, dignity and health of people living with HIV/AIDS.

Trivia Night
Venue	Chatswood
Date	26th August
Time	from 6.30pm
Fee	$120 for a table (8 people)
Book	Nicole Glasgow: on 9413 1311 nicole.glasgow@beaumontconsulting.com.au
Join the team at Beaumont Consulting to raise much-needed funds for the SISTER2sister Program in a fun-filled evening.

Rainbow Run
Date	August 9th
100 Sydneysiders join the 2009 City to Surf in support of Rainbows for Kate. Sass & bide fashionista, Heidi Middleton will lead a group of City to Surf contenders this Sunday, as they strive to make Rainbows for Kate the leading fundraiser at the running event, in support of Sarcoma sufferers nationwide. For more information please visit Rainbowsforkate.com.au

Songs for Stories - a Benefit Concert for the Indigenous Literacy Project
Venue	Melbourne Town Hall
Date	Tuesday 25th August
Fee	Tickets are $65, seats are allocated, and are selling fast.
Book	indigenousliteracyproject.org.au/About/SongsforStories.aspx
Indigenous Literacy Project Concert with support from iconic Australian performers: Paul Kelly, The Cat Empire, Katie Noonan, Ruby Hunter and Archie Roach.

Comedy is King - An Evening with Brian Doyle and Friends in aid of Down Syndrome NSW
Venue	Westin Hotel, No. 1 Martin Place, Sydney
Date	Wednesday 23 September
Time	6.30pm
Fee	$250 per person or $2,500 Table of Ten, $5,000 Corporate Table of Ten and $10,000 VIP Table of Ten
Book	Melanie Hendra on 8306 9555 or email melanie@internationalevents.com.au.
Richard Wilkins is the Master of Ceremonies, Alan Jones AO will pay tribute to Brian Doyle on the evening, and John Singleton and Craig Wing have already confirmed their attendance as special guests. The dinner promises to be a highly entertaining evening with performances from Leo Sayer and Glenn Shorrock and will showcase high profile comedians and performances from some of Australia's premier artists. All funds raised on the night will benefit Down Syndrome NSW. The vision of Down Syndrome NSW is for children and adults with Down syndrome to achieve their potential to lead full, active, healthy, productive lives as individuals, family members, community members and citizens in their own right. This is achieved by sharing their experiences, expertise, resources and networks. Down Syndrome NSW provides information, support, advocacy, guidance, education and opportunities for people with Down syndrome, their parents and their families.

Comedy in Action - Live comedy for a good cause!
Venue	Comedy Store Sydney The Entertainment Quarter - Moore Park (Formerly Fox Studios)
Date	Wednesday 12th August
Fee	Wed $15.00 (ticket inclusive and $3 drinks 6-8pm)
Book	Comedy Store Sydney Box Office 02 9357 1419 Comedystore.com.au
All proceeds from Wednesday 12th August at the Comedy Store will go to Mission in Action. Mission in Action (MIA) is situated on 10 acres on the outskirts of Nakuru, Rift Valley Province, Kenya in East Africa. MIA is currently raising funds to assist with many projects including a nursery school and a community centre having already completed several community projects including water tanks, a maternity ward, a children's playground and irrigation for the growth of fresh produce.

The Cans4Films Festival
Venue	At over 300 participating Network Video stores throughout Australia
Date	August 1 - 31st, 2009
Book	cans4films.com.au
Network Video and The Salvation Army present the 2009 Cans4Films Festival. Did you know that every year in Australia, two million people rely on food relief? More alarmingly, one million of that number are children. Sadly, this number is steadily increasing each year. Cans4Films Festival is running through the entire month of August, in which anybody can donate a can of food to a participating Network Video store, and get a good night's entertainment in return in the form of a free weekly DVD rental. Customers who bring in two cans of food get three weekly DVD rentals in return. 2009 Cans4Films Festival 1 can = 1 free weekly rental 2 cans = 3 free weekly rentals

Denimstrate You Care
Venue	Federation Square, Melbourne [the Square]
Date	Friday August 7
Time	from 12 noon to 2pm
Book	jeansforgenes.org.au/Federation-Square-Registration-Form/default.aspx
How many Melbournians can squeeze into one pair of jeans? As part of the national celebrations for Jeans for Genes Day 2009, Friday August 7, Melbournians of all ages are being asked to wear their jeans and take part in the 'World's Largest Gathering of People in Jeans for Genes Day' at Federation Square from 12 noon to 2pm. The event will be hosted by Channel 7's Rebecca Maddern, feature a live performance from Melbourne entertainer and Australian Idol finalist Rob Mills (Millsy) with a denim fashion parade of denim creations made by local designers and Jeans for Genes groovy gear, to raise money for Jeans for Genes Day. Celebrity guests including footballers and Neighbours stars will also don their jeans for the parade on the day. So, on Friday August 7, 'Denimstrate You Care' by coming to Federation Square, wear your jeans, give a donation, or buy a badge to support Jeans for Genes Day. And, stake your place in the history books and get on down to Federation Square at lunch time.

The Triple M Sydney Tower Run-Up
Venue	Start - Pitt St Mall (off Market St), Sydney; Finish - Sydney Tower Observation Deck
Date	Friday 21st August 2009
Time	9am - 4pm
Fee	Registration costs $50 for individuals or $200 for corporate teams
Book	sydneytowerrunup.com.au
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Australia's ultimate stair climb event, the 'Triple M Sydney Tower Run-Up' will take place on Friday 21st August and is now open for registrations. People of all ages and abilities are welcome to compete in the race from Pitt Street Mall up the 1,504 stairs to the Observation Deck of Sydney Tower. Participants compete for a total prize pool of $30,000. Triple M will broadcast live from the event and those who don't feel up to the challenge are invited to come and cheer on the competitors including participants from new categories: emergency services, surf clubs, armed forces and fire fighters. Proceeds from the Triple M Sydney Tower Run-Up are donated to the Starlight Foundation.

The Salvation Army: The Annual Oasis Ball
Venue	Grand Harbour Ballroom, Star City
Date	29 August 2009
Time	6.30pm til late
Fee	Table of 10 - $2500 + GST, Individual - $250 + GST
Book	oasis.salvos.org.au/sydney/
The Salvation Army Oasis Youth Support Network is holding the annual Oasis Ball to raise vital funds to help Oasis continue to offer assistance, refuge and support for the growing number of homeless youth on Australia's streets. Oasis offers a range of programs and services that help to restore hope in some of our nation's most disadvantaged youth, but they can't do this without the support of the community. All funds raised from the ball will go directly into helping rebuild shattered young lives and Sydney residents are encouraged to come along and support this important cause. Hosted by Nova's James Mathison, Maz Compton and James Kerley, the night will feature a fantastic line up of entertainment including performances by Tim Finn (Crowded House, Split Endz), Stand and Deliver, and the hilarious comedian Subby Valentine (plus more to be announced). Guests can also bid on a range of unique items and experiences in the live and silent auctions. The great prizes on offer include a Walgan Valley weekend getaway, an autographed Chris Isaak guitar, a cocktail party at Hugos, and even a meet and greet experience with Cate Blanchett.

Cupcake Day for the RSPCA
Date	Monday 17 August 2009
Fee	Free!
Book	Rspcacupcakeday.com.au
RSPCA NSW is inviting all supporters to register to take part in this year's Cupcake Day for the RSPCA - a deliciously fun event that raises much needed funds for the animals. Supporters are urged to register online now at Rspcacupcakeday.com.au to receive all the information they need to take part. Cupcake Cooks can also enter two online competitions - Most Creative Cupcake and Extreme Cupcake Eating.

A Sydney Harbour Cruise for Girls Only
Venue	Departs from Star City Warf, Sydney
Date	Saturday 1st August 2009 and Saturday 12th September 2009
Time	7pm
Fee	Only $69.00 per head
Book	Breastcancersupport.com.au/virtuemart-2.html
Are you in the mood for a fun girls night out? The Girls' fun night cruise is a unique opportunity to have great fun with your girl friends and experience the beautiful Sydney harbour! All for a good cause. Our special boat cruise helps raise awareness for breast cancer, and part of the proceeds goes to our charity partner, Dragons Abreast Australia. It is ideal for hen's nights, birthday parties and all girl's fun nights! The boat cruise includes: -3.5 hour Sydney Harbour Cruise -Drink on arrival -Full Smorgasbord Meal -Dj with sound, lights and karaoke -Licensed bar -Unique entertainment -Free massage -Free pick up and entry to a night club This girls' boat cruise is guaranteed to be an unforgettable experience!

OvenU and National Breast Cancer Foundation
Date	for the month of August
Fee	offering $10
Book	contact Ovenu on 1300 683 681
If you have always hated cleaning your oven yourself, raising money for charity might be just the excuse you need. National franchise chain Ovenu is going to be donating $10 from every oven cleaned in the month of August to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

The Little Feet Taking Big Steps Ball
Venue	Four Seasons Hotel, Sydney
Date	Saturday July 25
Time	7pm - Midnight
Fee	Tickets for the ball are $175 each and include a three course meal and all beverages.
Book	Contact Melinda Hickin by email at melinda@stillbirthfoundation.org.au or by phone on 02 8572 5600
The Little Feet Taking Big Steps Ball is the Stillbirth Foundation Australia's major fundraising event of the year. This will be an amazing night where supporters come together to raise money to fund and encourage research into stillbirth and make a significant difference to the future reduction of stillbirth in Australia. Patron of the Stillbirth Foundation, actor and entertainer, Jay Laga'aia, will lead us through a fun-filled and busy evening. Celebrated Charity Auctioneer, Ian Gollan, will ensure the best price is achieved for the live auction items. Guests will also have the opportunity to win prizes through silent auctions, raffles and games.

Zig Zag Foundation: Helping Children in Need
Venue	Brisbane Convention Centre
Date	Sunday 13th of September
Time	11.30am-3.30pm
Fee	$110 including 2 course lunch and wine
Book	ticketing@zigzagfoundation.org or 1800 944 924
Diamonds are a girl's best friend charity luncheon and fashion parade.

Take Steps for Diabetes with Queen Victoria Market
Venue	Visitors Centre, 69 Victoria Street, Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne
Date	Tuesday 14th, Thursday 16th, Friday 17th and Saturday 18th of July
Time	10am - 12 noon
Fee	$25 (includes food samplings and a freshly squeezed juice)
Book	9320 5822
Queen Victoria Market is supporting National Diabetes Week with the introduction of a new Lifestyle Food Tour. Walking is a simple way of getting exercise and preventing type 2 Diabetes, and from the 13th until the 18th of July you can join a Lifestyle Food Tour and get exercise while learning how to eat well at the same time! This fun 2 hour tour will see you trekking through the vibrant Queen Victoria Market while focussing on healthy eating and exploring meal options. Plus everybody who books a Lifestyle Food Tour will receive a free pedometer to take home so you can see exactly how much exercise you've done during your Market experience!

Variety Club WA Fundraiser
Venue	Eurobar
Date	11th July
Time	7pm sharp
Fee	$5 entry and FREE drink upon arrival and cheap drinks til 10.30
Appearnace from Claire Clarke and people who turn up in the first hour (That means 7pm! Be there or be square) will be in the running to win an awesome door prize and there are goody bags for the earlybirds too! Amazing nights entertainment: fire twirlers, a fashion show, a dance show and MORE MORE MORE! Also free pizza...

Health, Wealth, Style
Date	7th July- 9th July
Time	6pm arrival for a 6.30pm start
Fee	$35 per person includes drunk on arrival and canapes
Book	email: admin@ovariancancer.net.au or call 1300 660 334
Ovarian Cancer Australia invites you to join us for an empowering evening featuring guest speakers who are leaders in the fields of Health, Wealth and Style. Melbourne 7th July Melbourne Marriott Cnr Exhibition and Londsale St Melbourne Sydney 8th July Sydney Stamford Hotel 93 Macquarie St Sydney Brisbane 9th July Brisbane Stamford Plaza Hotel Cnr Edward and Margaret St Brisbane

Variety's Children's Charity Bash
Venue	Sydney Opera House at Bennelong Point
Date	16th August-25th August
Book	Varietynsw.org.au
This year's 25th anniversary event will be a bit of a re-enactment of the very first Bash, in that it too will depart from the Sydney Opera House at 'Bennelong Point,' on (16th August arriving at Broken Hill on 25th August). The Bash is not a race or rally but rather a drive in the outback with like-minded fund raisers, driving miles for the smiles, enjoying travelling to parts of Australia that they may not otherwise see, at the same time as raising money to support kids in need. While there are few rules, blatant cheating and bribery are not only allowed but encouraged and bashers must be in a pre 1972 vehicle, decorated as weird and wonderfully as possible! The trip will travel some of Australia's remotest regions, detouring through Woomera, Alice Springs and the notorious Oodnadatta track east of Coober Pedy, onto their final destination of Broken Hill. Variety Bashes Australia wide last year raised over $8 million and Variety NSW this year have set a goal of raising $2 million net during its 11 day adventure. Each year Variety receives an overwhelming amount of appeals from individuals, associations, institutions, hospitals and schools. All appeals are carefully and thoughtfully considered by their volunteer committees and once a grant is approved, Variety makes direct payment. In 2008, Variety granted 296 appeals and over $13 million was given to help individual children, hospitals, schools, community groups and charitable organisations.

Winter Fashion Frenzy Fundraiser
Venue	321 Glenferrie Road, Malvern
Date	Saturday 20 June
Time	9am to 3pm
You can snap up a bargain AND help raise money at the same time at the Very Special Kids June Clothing Sale. -Nothing over $20!!! -New stock from major brands -1000's of items -Fashion accessories All items are proudly donated by The Just Group 100% of proceeds go to Very Special Kids

Canon Creative for a Cause
Venue	www.canon.com.au/creativeforacause
Date	Open to entries on Thursday 28 May and close Friday 10 July
Canon Australia has launched Canon Creative for a Cause, a national campaign targeting the thousands of Australian charities in desperate need of awareness and financial support. Based on the belief that a single image can change the world, the campaign aims to inspire Australians through photography for the chance to win their nominated charity $60,000 and to become one of Canon's preferred charities in 2009. The Canon Creative for a Cause launch coincides with the release of Canon's Charitable Giving Survey which suggests that despite being a nation of charitable people, Australians are shunning smaller causes in favour of high profile appeals, leaving our smaller charities inadequately funded and struggling to survive. The survey found that large charities are receiving on average 34 times the amount of funding through donations than smaller charities each year. This translates on average to $5.6 million for the larger charities compared with just $164,000 for the smaller, lesser-know charities. Creative for a Cause is about celebrating the power of an image and providing a platform for Australians to raise awareness of the causes they are most passionate about. Creative for a Cause also works to highlight the many valuable, but lesser known charities in operation across the country that don't necessarily have a high profile but whose voices need to be heard. One important charity Redkite, that supports children, young people and their families through cancer by providing emotional support, financial assistance and educational services, says that cash donations by the public are vitally important at this time as they receive no government funding. Canon is urging all Australians to participate in Creative for a Cause by simply taking a photo that reflects the causes they are most passionate about, along with a 25 word description of what their photo represents and who their selected charity is, and uploading it to www.canon.com.au/creativeforacause. The Judging Process: Twenty four images will be selected by popular vote and editor's picks and will be reviewed by a judging panel who will then select the top five finalists. From these top five images, one entry will be chosen based on popularity and photographic merit. Canon will then donate $60,000 to this entrant's nominated charity. In addition to the $60,000 donation, Canon will reward the winning entry and four other finalists with a Canon product prize pack. People are encouraged to vote for their favourite images at www.canon.com.au/creativeforacause

65 Roses Day for Cystic Fibrosis
Venue	from participating LJ Hooker offices, Big W and Ted's Camera Stores or make a donation online at www.65rosesday.org.au or call 1800 635 008.
Date	Friday 29th May
Time	all day
This Friday 29 May is 65 Roses Day. Cystic Fibrosis in Australia is conducting this national appeal to help children and young adults living with cystic fibrosis. 65 Roses Day is the primary campaign that generates awareness of the illness, raises vital funds to help people living with cystic fibrosis, and funds critical research projects in the quest to find a cure. Cystic Fibrosis Australia's CEO Terry Stewart said, 'We hope Australian's everywhere will support the 65 Roses Day Appeal and help us to continue to provide specialised services to people living with cystic fibrosis and their families. The funds raised will also help support critical research projects into this debilitating illness. With the support of the community our researchers will move closer toward finding a cure,' he said. On Friday 29 May, purchase 65 Roses Day merchandise including wrist bands, pins, pens and other merchandise. Ambassador Virginia Gay said, 'I can't think of a more valuable contribution than raising money that will help give kids a chance at life. We can all give a little or purchase merchandise. We have the power to raise vital funds that will help to improve critical health outcomes for children and young adults and importantly, help scientists to continue their search for a cure,' Gay said. Cystic Fibrosis Australia's CEO Terry Stewart said, 'There are children and young adults in every state and territory of Australia who suffer this debilitating illness. There is no cure. Only with the help of the community, can we ensure every Australian living with cystic fibrosis can have the very best care until we can find the cure. Australians are generous people and although these are difficult times, we still desperately need the support of the Australian community.'

Guardian Angel
Venue	Guardian Pharmacies
Date	1st June- 31st August 2009
Fee	FREE
Guardian Angel, Guardian Pharmacy's national charity campaign, is set to have its biggest year yet with a new partnership forged with The Salvation Army. Guardian Angel is a knitting program inviting knitters of all levels- novices and nannas, children and crafty pros- to pick up sticks, hone their skills and donate their wollen creations to Australians in need. In 2008, 385,000, warm knitted garmets where created and donated. Involvement is free- just head to Guardian pharmacys and pick up a pattern book and start knitting. Spotlight has joined the campagin as a parner, supplying patterns and discounts on wool for Guardian Angel participants.

Annual Marc Stafford Health & Fitness Fundraising Event
Venue	Red Scooter in Balaclava
Date	Saturday June 13th
Fee	only $95 all inclusive: 3-course meal, drinks, strawberry daiquiris & entertainment. Major live and silent auctions, raffles & giveaways
Book	www.cncf.org, www.redscooter.com.au/site/whats_on.asp, www.marcstafford.com.au
Annual Marc Stafford Health & Fitness Fundraising Event for The Christina Noble Children's Foundation in Vietnam. It is a fantastic opportunity to dress up and have a bit of fun, and the best part is, it's all for a good cause. Help put a stop to the cycle of poverty, child labor, and prostitution by providing education and medical assistance for the children of southern Vietnam. All the excitement is on the evening of Saturday June 13th and will be held at the award winning venue Red Scooter in Balaclava. Your MC for the evening will be Melbourne's most popular radio presenter Matt Tilley from Fox FM.

Craig Goozee's most ambitious ultra marathon departing Man O' War
Venue	Opera Point Marquee, Northern Forecourt, Sydney Opera House
Date	Friday 29 May
Time	7.45am
You are invited to attend the launch of A2B4C - Craig Goozee's most ambitious ultra marathon departing Man O' War steps Friday 29 May 7.45am. Join seven times World Surfing Champion, Layne Beachley, who will be paddling with Craig, Rugby Legend, Phil Kearns and Dr Andrew Rochford, resident medico on Channel NINE's 'What's Good For You', who will be there to wish Craig, 'Good luck' as he paddles across the harbor to Manly, escorted by a flotilla of well wishers, for the first leg of his journey. Craig Goozee, an ambassador for Children's Cancer Institute Australia for Medical Research (CCIA), is not a famous athlete or celebrity. Yet on Friday 29 May 2009, he will set out on a three month 12,500km ultra marathon, starting at Australia Square and running, cycling, and kayaking around Australia to Bennelong Point, the long way round. Why? To honour the memory of his daughter, Jessica, who tragically passed away from cancer at the age of nine. 'This A2B4C marathon is the super-human effort of a dad trying to make a difference. He is an ordinary man doing something quite extraordinary,' Dr Clay, Associate Director at CCIA. Craig's journey will take him to towns all around Australia, returning to Sydney towards the end of August.

Run Melbourne 2009
Venue	Federation Square, Melbourne
Date	Sunday June 28th
Time	Sunday Morning
Fee	$40 entry and sponsorship
Book	runmelbourne.com.au
Run Melbourne is a run or walk for charity taking place in Melbourne, at Federation Square, on Sunday June 28th. The Girl/Femail team are participating in the 5km walk to raise money for the State Schools Relief Committee Inc. (SSRC) which assists disadvantaged school children in Victoria. State Schools Relief Committee Inc. (SSRC) assists disadvantaged students attending Victorian government primary, special and secondary schools through the provision of new clothing and footwear. Our charity of choice gives every child the opportunity to go to school and wear a uniform and attend excursions Opportunities that everyone deserves although most take for granted. Run Melbourne is present by The Age and is for all fitness levels. There are three levels of the event: 5km, 10km or half marathon. To Sponser Girl/Femail go to runmelbourne.com.au and please select The Girl Femail Team

Indigenous Literacy Project (ILP) Book Buzz
Venue	The Barnet Long Room, Customs House: Level 1, 31 Alfred Street, Circular Quay
Date	Tuesday, 26 May
Time	10.30 am
The ILP have pledged to provide multiple copies of board books to babies, toddlers and preschool children in remote indigenous communities. Multiple sets of the books will also be provided to schools where students and community members will be taught to read the books. They will then be encouraged to read the books to babies and preschool-aged children both at home and at school. The ILP is a partnership between the Australian book industry and The Fred Hollows Foundation and for the past three years has raised funds to buy books and literacy material for remote indigenous communities. "A lack of literacy skills in very remote indigenous communities means that young children growing up in these communities are at a severe disadvantage compared to ordinary Australian children" said David Gaunt, Chair of the ILP. Some children are turning up for school in remote communities having never seen a book. The new early literacy project hopes to directly address the problem by providing babies, toddlers and preschool children with access to a wonderful set of books for early childhood." Book Buzz will be trialled in a number of remote indigenous communities this year including in Wugularr in the Northern Territory; Warburton in Western Australia and Wilcannia in New South Wales. Book Buzz will be launched by Therese Rein: Background on the Indigenous Literacy Project: -In 2008 over $300,000 was raised -In 2009 money raised by the ILP will fund a full-time Indigenous Literacy Project Co-ordinator based in The Fred Hollows Foundation office in Darwin -In 2009 the ILP will supply books and literacy material to remote indigenous communities in: the Northern Territory (Katherine East Region, East Arnhem and Gulf); in Queensland (Camooweal, Dajarra and Urlampi communities); in South Australia (Port August and Mount Lindsay in the APY lands on border of South Australia); in north western New South Wales in Brewarrina, Wilcannia, Ivanhoe, Engonnia, Bourke and Menindee and in Western Australia in the Ngaanyatjarra region. -In 2009, the ILP in conjunction with the Northern Territory Writers’ Centre funded books to over 70 schools in the Northern Territory.

sass & bide for the Cancer Councils Pink Ribbon Day
Date	Monday, 26th October
Fee	$50.00
Book	by phoning Cancer Council Australia on 1300 65 65 85 or Pinkribbonday.com.au
For the fifth year in a row, sass & bide are helping to support this very special cause by releasing a limited edition designer tee, which will retail for $50 with funds raised going towards Cancer Council's breast cancer research, education and support programs. "We are proud to support the fight against breast cancer, a disease that affects so many women and their loved ones," say sass & bide's Sarah-Jane Clarke and Heidi Middleton. "We hope the funds raised through our tee design will help go some way to helping find a cure for this devastating disease."

Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon presented by Colonial First State
Venue	Sydney's Hyde Park.
Date	Sunday, May 17, the 18th
Time	7:30am
The start area is located on College Street between St Mary's Cathedral and Hyde Park North. The finish line follows the Hyde Park Central Walkway past the Archibald fountain. To give you an indication of how fast the top field can cross the finish line - last year's male winner finished in 65.00 minutes and the first female runner finished in 76:16 minutes. Entries to this year's race have closed and boast a record field of 10,000. This year's SMH Half Marathon is extra special, as runners have the opportunity to honour the memory of Kerryn McCann - who won the event a record of for times. 'Running for Kerryn McCann' will allow runners to donate to the McCann family's charity of choice Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA). The women's trophy will also be renamed the 'Kerryn McCann Trophy' BCNA spokesperson and friend of McCann, Raelene Boyle, will officially start the race.

Pink Ribbon Breakfast fundraising campaign
Date	until Oct 30.
Book	pinkribbonbreakfast.org.au
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) gives you another reason why you should never skip it! What is a Pink Ribbon Breakfast? It's a fun get-together of friends, family, workmates and the local community to celebrate the achievements of breast cancer research and raise funds. Anyone in Australia can host a Pink Ribbon Breakfast in their home, workplace or community hall - anywhere that is convenient for you. We provide you with an information pack to help make your breakfast a huge success! Breakfasts are held in October (Breast Cancer Month) on or around Pink Ribbon Day (Monday 26th October) This is the 7th year of the Pink Ribbon Breakfast Campaign and to date our Australia-wide hosts have raised over $10million for breast cancer research. However there is still much more work to be done with 1 in 9 women expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer by the age of 85. By hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast you can make a direct contribution to stopping this disease that affects mums, wives, sisters, girlfriends and their families.

Skeppshult charity auction to raise money for breast cancer research
Venue	www.eBay.com.au
Date	Tuesday 26 May and concluding Tuesday 2 June 2009
Time	4:00pm
Leading Swedish bicycle manufacturer, Skeppshult, will auction four limited edition PINK V BIKES exclusively produced for the National Breast Cancer Foundation and individually signed by Fifi Box, Deborah Hutton Lizzy Lovette and Adam Spencer to raise money for breast cancer research. The online auction will be held on eBay for one week, commencing Tuesday 26 May and concluding Tuesday 2 June 2009, with all profits being donated to the Foundation. Up for grabs are four pink limited edition bikes, personally signed by: -Fifi Box, Network Seven's Sunrise weather presenter, 2Day FM presenter -Deborah Hutton, iconic television presenter, magazine editor and designer -Lizzy Lovette, television and radio personality -Adam Spencer, ABC 702 presenter The V Bike is the latest model from Skeppshult. Wonderfully chic in design, this fun and zippy bicycle features an elegant traditional frame for men and women. It is a flexible transport solution, which allows riders to carry multiple objects with ease. It includes unique attachment points that can hold a lockable pod, front and rear racks and basket (which can be added or removed) - perfect for that short commute to work, running various errands or pure relaxation. Gregg Franz, Managing Director of Cykla, the official distributor for Skeppshult bicycles in Australia, says he is proud to support the National Breast Cancer Foundation. 'The Foundation is the only national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting and promoting high quality research into the prevention, detection and treatment of breast cancer,' Mr Franz said. 'By supporting the Skeppshult Pink V Bike online auction, you have the chance to make a real difference to many people's lives - men, women and children.'

The Pink Tea: Fundraiser
Venue	NSW - Hunter Valley Gardens
Date	Saturday, September 26
Time	2pm
Fee	$75 per person; includes a gift bag of special treats!
Book	Phone Katey Twist (02) 4998 4000
Hunter Valley Gardens is set to host 'The Pink Tea' in aid of breast cancer awareness. The Pink Tea is a great opportunity to get the girls together for a great afternoon out, while supporting a truly wonderful cause. This magnificent event will take place from 2pm in the Formal Garden and will include a gorgeous Wilson & Hunter fashion parade, showcasing the latest Spring collections. Feast on a sumptuous high tea with sparkling wine and a variety of tantilising teas, while enjoying the upbeat sounds of the Dixieland Jazz Band in the beautiful surrounds of Australia’s largest display garden and being inspired by guest speaker and cancer survivor, Anne Berry who will share her journey of survival. The Pink Tea is a great opportunity to get the girls together for a great afternoon out, while supporting a truly wonderful cause.

Shop yourself stupid for The Bobby Goldsmith Foundation
Venue	Taylor Square, Oxford Street, Crown St, Bourke St
Date	Saturday 3 October 2009
Time	11am-6pm Big BBQ (11am-1pm)
Book	Bgf.org.au
Shop yourself stupid out of the recession blues and help the Bobby Goldsmith Foundation (Australia's longest-running HIV charity) at the same time. All the proceeds from Shop Yourself Stupid will directly assist people living in poverty with HIV. Retailers and venues along Oxford Street, Crown St, Bourke St and the surrounding area will be throwing their support behind this great event. Buy up big and bring all your friends along to enjoy this extravaganza of shopping, performance, art and indulgence.

KOTO Cocktail Fundraiser
Venue	Function Room Surf Life Victoria: 200 The Boulevard, Port Melbourne
Date	Tuesday 26th May 2009
Fee	$45 per person
Book	Contact Meredith on (03) 9286 9277
KOTO, Know One Teach One, is a unique vocational training program and not for profit restaurant that is changing the lives of street and disadvantaged young people in Vietnam. KOTO began in the late 90's when Jimmy Pham, an Australian Vietnamese tour guide was moved by the plight of young people living on the streets of Hanoi. In 1999, with the assistance of Melbourne Chef Tracey Lister, he started a sandwich shop as a way of providing disadvantaged young Vietnamese with an income and hospitality training; KOTO was born. KOTO's founder, Jimmy Pham and one of its graduates will host a special fundraising event on Tuesday 26 May in Melbourne, supported by Box Hill Institute and Peregrine Adventures. Mr Thai, who is accompanying Jimmy, is proof that KOTO is changing lives and giving opportunities to Vietnam's youth. Thai grew up in a poor rural family in Hanam Province. At 14 years old, he came to Hanoi to find work to support his family, because his parents could not afford his schooling. But jobs were hard to get and he ended up as a shoeshine boy, working on the streets for four years until he heard about KOTO. Meet Jimmy and Mr Thai, hear their stories; bid on wonderful items like a 12 day Peregrine Adventures Vietnam trip for two as part of the silent and live auctions; enjoy good food for a great cause; and help KOTO to continue to provide training for young people in hospitality, English language and life skills, giving them the opportunity to gain good jobs and careers so they can support themselves and their families.

Ocsober 2009
Venue	Wherever you are!
Date	October 2009
Book	For more details, to sign up or donate go to Ocsober.com.au
Sick of the morning after the night before? Here is the perfect opportunity to make a change. Ocsober is an exciting fundraising program that challenges Aussies to cut out alcohol (and all of its inevitable side effects!) for the month of October in 2009. Supported by everyone's favourite giraffe Healthy Harold, Ocsober raises money to help educate children about the dangers of drugs and alcohol. Celebrity ambassadors participating in Ocsober 2009 include Australia's Next Top Model host Jonathon Pease, Channel Nine Today Show host Lisa Wilkinson and Olympic Gold Medallist Jodie Henry among many more! It takes just a couple of minutes to sign up and make a difference. You can work as an individual or in a team, encouraging family, friends, colleagues and coworkers to sponsor you in going sober for 31 days. Leave Passes can also be bought if you have a special occasion and want the night off! The money you raise will go to Life Education Australia, the largest non government provider of drug and health education to Aussie kids.

With this night, I remember...
Venue	The Grand Ballroom, Sofitel Melbourne On Collins
Date	Saturday 8th August 2009
Time	7.00pm - 12.00am
Fee	$150.00 per person includes canapés and pre-dinner drinks on arrival, 3 course set menu with premium wine and beer throughout the evening and quality entertainment to dance the night away!
Book	For bookings or group bookings (table of ten) please contact Lorrae or Andreina on 03 9811 9986 or email info@nationaleventorganisers.com.au
Dress code: Wedding or Evening Attire You are invited to re-live your special memories. The night will be a wedding themed dinner allowing you an evening to dress up in your wedding or evening attire, and recall your special moments whilst creating new ones! Guests must pre-pay by cheque, credit card or direct deposit to confirm their booking. Cancellation fees apply. Price includes GST.

International Women's Networking Phenomenon to Launch in Australia
Venue	The Vibe Hotel, 88 Alfred Street, Milsons Point, Sydney NSW
Date	Thursday 30 April, 2009
Time	12:00 - 2:00pm
Book	Contact Suzy Jacobs: Ph: 9113 0777; suzy@theathenanetwork.com.au
THE ATHENA NETWORK, a unique business club and networking group for women, is set to launch in Sydney on 30 April 2009. Currently one of the largest women's business networks in the UK, Athena prides itself on doing business with inspiration, dedication and integrity. "The Athena Network was founded to meet the demand of an increasing number of women who recognize that networking is essential for the growth of their business," says Suzy Jacobs, National Director, The Athena Network. "With the economy on a downward turn, the old adage 'it is not what you know, but who you know' has never been more prevalent." The Athena Network is on a mission to have women in business prosper. Teams across the world meet once a month for networking, business referral, business/personal development, motivation and inspiration, drawing on strengths and experience of all the members within the group for the prosperity of all its members. Only one representative from any given profession is invited to attend each meeting, allowing attendees exclusive reach to potential new business opportunities. The first Athena meetings in Australia will be held in Sydney's north from May 2009 including North Sydney, Chatswood, Gordon, Manly and Ryde with many more locations to follow. The Network will roll out nationally throughout 2009 and 2010. "Our groups will give businesswomen a chance to find new customers without cold calling or high pressure selling", says Suzy. "We inspire and support women towards success. Our meetings are a dynamic, motivating, cost effective and enjoyable way to build your business." Suzy discovered The Athena Network while living for the past seven years as an expat in London. Now back in Sydney, Suzy is keen to raise the Athena flag in Australia, by officially launching The Athena Network on April 30th, 2009. Jacqueline Rogers, the UK-based co-founder of The Athena Network will be a guest speaker.

Bears of Hope
Venue	Courtside Function & Event Centre (Tennis Centre), Rod Laver Drive, Sydney Olympic Park
Date	Saturday 10th October 2009
Time	7:00pm-11.30pm
Fee	$100pp (Includes drinks & canapes on arrival, 3 course meal, beer, wine and soft drink)
Book	bearsofhope.org.au
Bears of Hope -- a support and guidance organisation for parents who lose their baby during pregnancy, birth or infancy - is holding its inaugural Charity Gala Dinner on 15 October. The event, hosted by former Home and Away star Rebecca George, will bring bereaved parents, allied health professionals, and the community together for a night of entertainment. There will be a special candle lighting ceremony to recognise those tiny lives taken too soon and an auction with all monies raised going to Bears Of Hope. It hopes to raise enough funds to continue its early and ongoing support services for parents who have experienced the loss of their baby. Dress: After 5 (cocktail wear)

Newcastle Fashion Week Fashion parades
Venue	The Store, Hunter Street Newcastle
Date	September 23, 24 and 25
Fee	$20 and go on sale on Monday, September 7
Book	Proticket.com.au
Newcastle Fashion Week is the brain child of young cancer survivor and student Louise Mackay, 22, who was diagnosed with leukaemia four years ago. Newcastle Fashion Week is devoted to raising awareness for the needs of young adults with cancer - all proceeds go directly to The Cancer Council NSW.

Countdown on for Classic alpine run
Venue	Mount Aspiring National Park and Fiordland National Park, New Zealand
Date	Saturday May 9
The countdown is on for 225 runners keen to sweat it out in the 38km Routeburn Classic adventure run to be held on Saturday May 9 in one of New Zealand's World Heritage areas. Runners will race from one end to the other of the Routeburn Track, a high alpine track traversing Mount Aspiring National Park and Fiordland National Park. Now in its seventh year, entries to this year's race were snapped up online within 30 minutes of registration opening, and there are more than 100 athletes on the waiting list. Runners will converge at The Divide, near Milford Sound, for the 8am start gun, and finish near Glenorchy. The fastest elite athletes are expected to cross the finish line in just under three hours. Event director Evan McWhirter of Good Times Events said the race had gained a loyal following over the years, with good reason. "It really is the most breath taking adventure run in the country, and arguably the world," he said. "It generates worldwide interest and has significant appeal to both domestic and international athletes. Numbers are limited to meet safety requirements but it's become the source of running legend as previous competitors have spread their race stories around the globe. "Many of those on the waiting list have a reasonable chance of getting in as athletes pull out because of injury, so it pays to keep up the training schedule and keep fingers crossed!" New sponsor 2XU (pronounced Two Times You), an Australian-based sports apparel company, has joined the event sponsorship lineup and is offering all competitors and support crew the chance to buy a highly technical long-sleeved runners shirt at less than a third of the recommended retail price.

World Sight Day
Date	Thursday 8 October
Book	Givingsight.org.
By donating their eye exam fees on World Sight Day, Thursday 8 October, optometrists and Challenge organiser Optometry Giving Sight are generating funds and awareness for the 670 million people who are blind or vision impaired simply because they cannot access an eye exam and glasses. In developing countries, a disproportionate number of these people are women. It can cost just $5 to provide an eye examination, a pair of glasses and residual training to local staff in countries where eye care services are few. This alone could be enough to save someone from the injustices of poverty. People who wear glasses are invited to make a donation at a participating optometry practice or at Givingsight.org.

Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon
Venue	start and finish at Sydney's Hyde Park.
Time	7:30am
Runners will begin the 21.1km race at 7:30am and the course will again start and finish at Sydney's Hyde Park. The start area is located on College Street between St Mary's Cathedral and Hyde Park North. The finish line follows the Hyde Park Central Walkway past the Archibald fountain. To give you an indication of how fast the top field can cross the finish line - last year's male winner finished in 65.00 minutes and the first female runner finished in 76:16 minutes. Entries to this year's race have closed and boast a record field of 10,000. This year's SMH Half Marathon is extra special, as runners have the opportunity to honour the memory of Kerryn McCann - who won the event a record of for times. 'Running for Kerryn McCann' will allow runners to donate to the McCann family's charity of choice Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA). The women's trophy will also be renamed the 'Kerryn McCann Trophy' BCNA spokesperson and friend of McCann, Raelene Boyle, will officially start the race.

Walk for Water
Date	Sunday 19th April 2009
Book	www.justgive.org/avedawalkforwater
Aveda announces a new global campaign WALK FOR WATER that acknowledges the daily struggle of over one billion people who do not have access to clean water. On Sunday 19th April, Aveda will host a series of 6k walks in participating cities (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth) to raise awareness, funds, and excitement for the need to protect clean water around the world. Six kilometers represents the average distance that women in developing countries walk daily to collect water (UNICEF). Executed locally by Aveda salons and spas, the walks in Australia will raise money for Global Greengrants Fund, a nonprofit that supports grassroots efforts to preserve clean water and protect the environment in more than 100 countries worldwide. -Worldwide, 1.2 billion people lack access to the water they need to live. If the current trend continues, in less than 20 years, two-thirds of the world's people will not have access to enough water. (Water Treaty) -To date, Aveda has raised $4.9 million for organizations protecting clean water and hopes to raise an additional $3 million (USD) for water-related issues in 2009. -Earth Month is an international effort during the month of April to raise awareness and funds around a common cause. Earth Month 2009 builds upon the momentum created by the Aveda Earth Month 2007 and 2008 campaigns to work towards making clean water accessible to every person on the planet. SYDNEY: JOIN THE 6KM Walk from BONDI to BRONTE: Meeting Point: Bondi Park Sunday 19th April for a 10am start. MELBOURNE: JOIN THE 6KM WALK through the Royal Botanical Gardens Meeting Point: CNR Birdwood Avenue & Domain Road Sunday 19th April for a 10am start. BRISBANE: JOIN THE 6KM Walk from Manly to Moreton Bay Meeting Point: Bottom of Cambridge Parade Sunday 19th April for a 10am start. PERTH: JOIN THE 6KM Walk for Walk Perth Meeting Point: Trigg Island Café - FINISH: Sorrento Surf Club Sunday 19th April for a 10am start.

Speech Pathology Week 2009
Date	23 - 29 AUGUST 2009
Book	www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au
Speech Pathology Week 2009 celebrates the profession and its members' work with people of all ages who have communication difficulties. This year's theme is: 'Communicate to Participate' which will highlight how communication difficulties can impact on day-to-day life and activities. Speech Pathology Week 2009 will focus on the types, causes and impacts of communication difficulties. The theme will highlight how communication is essential for connecting with others and participating in discussions, decisions, social events and work activities. It allows us to express our thoughts and feelings, build friendships and gain employment.

Jeans for Genes Day
Date	Friday August 7, 2009
Book	Donations can also be made directly to the CMRI by logging on to www.jeans4genes.org.au or by calling 1800 GENIES.
This year on Friday August 7, everybody in Australia is encouraged to put on the denims and make a donation to support of Jeans for Genes Day to support ongoing research into genetic childhood diseases. It is easy to get involved … just wear jeans AND make a donation because the cause is so important. This fun-loving fundraising event supports the Children's Medical Research Institute's (CMRI) who, for 50 years, has been finding answers that lead to a better knowledge about how diseases and disorders and how they start. With this kind of knowledge improved treatments or preventions may develop. Each year Jeans for Genes offers goodies to make your jeans even more fashionable - a DNA double helix brooch for example, or a fun Jeans for Genes t-shirt. All monies raised go to the Children's Medical Research Institute whose work is devoted to trying to understand, prevent and develop better treatments for children's genetic diseases such as cancers or epilepsy.

Opera at the Old Museum
Venue	Old Museum in Bowen Hills
Date	Sunday 11 October.
Fee	$120 for the premium package, $75 for general admission and $40 for concessions.
Book	rbwhfoundation.com.au
In honour of the bicentennial of Joseph Haydn's death, the Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital (RBWH) Foundation is proud to present, for the first time in Australia, a special charity concert performance of Haydn's L'Isola Disabitata (The Deserted Island). This exclusive one-off performance will be conducted by Richard Lewis and performed by tenor Gregory Massingham, soprano Sarah Crane, baritone Shaun Brown and mezzo-soprano Georgie Hawes with music by the Opera at the Old Museum Orchestra (featuring members of the Queensland Orchestra). The story of L'Isola Disabitata focuses on Costanza who, after being shipwrecked on a deserted island with her younger sister, raises her to fear men. Thirteen years later, after being captured by pirates, her husband Gernando returns with his younger, unmarried friend, Enrico. Opera at the Old Museum is an initiative of Queensland Orchestra violinist Rachel Smith to help raise funds for research conducted at RBWH by her father, Professor Harry Smith. Professor Smith has had a distinguished medical career, working both in Brisbane and London. His research endeavours have led to better understanding of childhood leukaemia, glandular fever and meningococcal disease. Money raised from this performance of I'sola Disibatata will be used by Professor Smith to purchase a special part for an electron microsope which, through a technique never before used, will help detect cell abnormalities and other causative agents that could be behind such health issues as Crohn’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis and Kawasaki disease.

Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute
Venue	Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour.
Date	August 1
Each year, the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute (VCCRI) holds a Gala fundraising dinner as a tribute to the life and achievements of the late Dr Victor Chang, who tragically had his life stolen from him in 1991. By way of background, the VCCRI, was established in 1994 to honour the vision and memory of pioneering cardiothoracic surgeon and humanitarian, the late Dr Victor Chang. To fulfil its mission it strives to conduct the highest quality fundamental research into cardiovascular diseases, as well as playing a major role in disease prevention, in the training of cardiovascular researchers and doctors, and in the rapid transfer of new knowledge, treatments and diagnostics to the patient. 2009 marks the 15th Anniversary of the VCCRI's estabIishment. In those 15 years the VCCRI has become nationally and internationally recognized as a center-of-excellence in heart research. Heart disease, unfortunately, does not attract the same media and celebrity attention as cancer and yet it remains Australia's Number 1 killer and a little known fact is that four times more women die of heart disease compared to breast cancer. We have in the past been most privileged to have had a number of very special people attend these Victor Chang Day functions - people who have recognised Victor's humanitarian and pioneering work. This year we have invited the Hon Kevin Rudd, MP, Prime Minister to be our Guest-of-Honour. We are hoping around 500 guests will attend this very special Gala Black Tie fundraiser which will be held on August 1, in the Parkside ballroom at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour.

The Children's Hospital at Westmead annual Teddy Bears' Picnic
Venue	Rosehill Gardens
Date	18th October
Time	10:30am
Fee	$15 each or $50 for a family of four (children 1 year and above require a ticket for entry).
Book	from Ticketmaster online or call 136 100.
The Teddy Bears' Picnic is on again! Support The Children's Hospital at Westmead by joining us on Sunday 18 October at Rosehill Gardens for the biggest and best Teddy Bears' Picnic yet! All the fun and excitement kicks off from 10:30am and there will be plenty of activities and entertainment for the whole family. Don't miss the three hour Centre Stage concert featuring premier children's entertainment, as well as the all-time favourite activities including jumping castles, face painting and the Bear Clinic. You can also grab an autograph from the Channel 7 celebrities, enjoy school performances and Picnic Popstars on the School Stage or just enjoy the free rides all day! Be sure to visit the Teddy Bears Picnic website Teddybearspicnic.com.au where a full list of activities and performers will be updated leading up to the event.

Soundrelief
Venue	Both concerts will be held in their city's most iconic venue; in Melbourne at the MCG and in Sydney at the SCG.
Date	Saturday 14 March
Fee	$75
Book	Ticketek on Wed 4 Mar, 9am
In Melbourne Augie March, Bliss N Eso, Paris Wells, Gabriella Cimi, Hunters and Collectors, Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson, Troy Cassar-Daley, Jack Johnson, Jet, Kings of Leon, Liam Finn, Midnight Oil, Paul Kelly, Split Enz and Wolfmother. In Sydney Coldplay, Eskimo Joe, Hoodoo Gurus, Icehouse, Jet, Josh Pyke, Little Birdy, The Presets, Wolfmother, You Am I and more.

Mother's Day Classic
Venue	Held in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney CBD, Parramatta and introducing Geelong and the Gold Coast.
Date	Mother's Day Classic on Monday 23 February with the 2009 run/walk to be held on Sunday 10 May across Australia
Book	www.mothersdayclassic.org
Women in Super are pleased to announce that registrations for the Mother's Day Classic will open on Monday 23 February. Last year 67,000 people took part nationally in the event, raising $1.2 million for breast cancer research, and close to 70,000 are expected this year. The Mother's Day Classic is a nationwide community event, bringing together those who have lost someone to breast cancer, to others who want to get fit and donate to a worthy cause. It's a poignant time to think of those who are no longer with us, with participants able to remember a loved one by wearing a personal message on a tribute card; or by writing a note of encouragement to those who are currently undergoing treatment. In 2009, the Mother's Day Classic will be held in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney CBD, Parramatta and introducing Geelong and the Gold Coast. There are also numerous regional events, with local communities encouraged to get involved by staging their own Mother's Day Classic, no matter how big or small! Participants can choose to run or walk. The Mother's Day Classic is organised by Women in Super, a group that provides networking opportunities for women in the superannuation and finance industries. Since inception in 1998, the event has raised $4.4 million for the National Breast Cancer Foundation's research grants. With one in nine women expected to be diagnosed in their lifetime, improved research means better treatment options and more chances of early detection.

Sorbent Arcade Challenge

Calling all Pac Man lovers, it's time to resurrect your gamer skills in the name of charity. For the third consecutive year Sorbent is joining forces with Cancer Council to support Daffodil Day, and has created a novel and exciting way to raise additional funds with the 'Sorbent Arcade Challenge'. Sorbent will donate money to the Cancer Council on behalf of each game's top scorers. Challenge your family and friends to a game at Sorbentdaffodilday.com.au and help the one in two Australians who are diagnosed with cancer.

The Yoga 09 Conference & Exhibition
Venue	Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour
Date	Friday 17 April - Sunday 19 April
Time	Registration open from 7:30am daily, check the program for exact workshop/ session times and locations.
Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm Saturday: 8:00am - 7:30pm Sunday: 8:00am - 5:30pm Yoga 09 together with Yoga Aid has appointed the Oasis Youth Support Network (Oasis) as the official 2009 Charity Partner and $100 from the first 100 Yoga 09 Full Conference Pass registrations will be donated to help homeless and disadvantaged young people turn their lives around. The Yoga 09 Conference & Exhibition, held from 17-19 April 2009 at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre unites an exciting mix of yoga traditions and provides yoga enthusiasts and yoga teachers from around Australia with the opportunity to expand their awareness and understanding of the disciplines of yoga. Times may be tough, but think of those who may be doing it even tougher! More than 100,000 people are currently homeless in Australia, with a whopping 32,000 or one-third of all homeless people being young people between the ages of 12 - 24 years. Many have suffered serious physical and mental abuse and as a result have become disconnected from their families and communities. Oasis is the Salvation Army's response to youth homelessness, offering more than 25 innovative outreach, accommodation, support and specialist intervention services that help disconnected young people get back on their feet. The three-day event offers 50 asana sessions, intensive workshops and theoretical lectures led by world-class international teachers and Australia's leading yoga teachers. Don't miss out on the Australian premiere of 'Yoga & Me' - a moving and inspirational documentary about Yoga launching exclusively at Yoga 09!

RSVP's 2010 Hottest Tradie calendar heating up the fight against prostate cancer
Date	until the end of September
Fee	$19.95
Book	smhshop.com.au
Proceeds from the sale of a 2010 calendar, featuring five of Australia's hottest 'tradies' will help fund the vital work of the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA). Prostate cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in Australia, and PCFA will use the proceeds of calendar sales to continue funding important, world class Australian research into the cause, prevention and treatment of prostate cancer. The calendar is the result from RSVP.com.au's successful 2009 Australia's Hottest Tradie competition and features the five finalists from a nationwide search that had over 1,500 entrants. September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and apart from buying the Australia's Hottest Tradie calendar, PCFA has launched other initiatives to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer.

A Denim Stration of Design Competition
Date	enteries close 12th June 2009
Book	www.doitwithdenim.org.au
Are you a budding designer of fashion, furniture, soft furnishings or interior design? If so, don't miss out on your opportunity to enter the Do It With Denim Jeans for Genes Design Awards. This unique competition is held nationally and there are fabulous prizes to be won! Do It With Denim is an initiative of the Jeans for Genes Day campaign on behalf of the Children's Medical Research Insitute.

AFL Mother of the Year Award Breakfast
Venue	Zinc @ Federation Square
Date	Thursday 7 May 2009
Time	7.00am - 9.00am
Fee	$75.00 per person
Book	Ticket proceeds are donated to Ovarian Cancer Australia.
Be at the 2009 AFL Players 'Mother of the Year' breakfast hosted by a surprise channel 7 celebrity guest and enjoy a morning full of entertainment, including a fashion parade by Mesop, Lounge Apparel and Liz Davenport with Wittner Shoes, a special comedic performance, be spoilt with a giftbag for each guest and most importantly hear the announcement of who will be crowned 2009 AFL Player's Mother of the Year.

Jeanswest Victorian Bush Fire Appeal
Date	Saturday 14 February
This Saturday 14 February, Jeanswest will be donating its profits for the day from all of its 226 stores across Australia and New Zealand to the 2009 Red Cross Victorian Bushfire Appeal. If you planned to shop this weekend, do it on Saturday and help contribute to those in need.

Bandaged Bear Day
Venue	The Children's Hospital at Westmead
Date	Throughout the month of March
Book	For further details on times and locations, and to register, visit www.bandagedbearday.com.au or (02) 9845 3364
Join the party as we celebrate the 20th anniversary Bandaged Bear Day™! Throughout the month of March, raise vital funds to help The Children's Hospital at Westmead care for over 60,000 sick children and their families each year. Donations also fund research into childhood illness, purchase of high-tech equipment and the provision of extra services for children and families. All donations contribute towards the world-class standard of care at The Children's Hospital at Westmead and the healing environment where fun and laughter line the road to recovery. How can you help? You can support The Children's Hospital at Westmead's Bandaged Bear Day™ Appeal by: 1) DONATING- Make a personal donation or hold your own 20th Birthday Party celebration fundraiser for Bandaged Bear Day. Register online and create your personalised fundraising page at www.bandagedbearday.com.au To make a donation, visit the website or call (02) 9845 3364. 2) ORDERING MERCHANDISE TO SELL THROUGHOUT MARCH - Get your workplace, school, community group and families involved in selling merchandise. There is no upfront cost to order merchandise. Merchandise can be ordered on the enclosed form or online at www.bandagedbearday.com.au 3) VOLUNTEERING ON FRIDAY 27 MARCH. Head out to one of the many locations in Sydney to help sell merchandise - including shopping centres, railway stations and Sydney CBD locations.

2009 Memory Walk
Venue	Start and finish on The Bowling Green, just inside the Pitt Street entrance of Parramatta Park.
Date	Walk in Sydney on Sunday 27 September 2009
Time	8.30am event opens. 9.30am start of 2km and 5km walks
Book	memorywalk.com.au or call 02 8875 4626.
Join Alzheimer's Australia NSW, our friends and supporters, and participate in the 2009 Memory Walk. The Memory Walk will raise awareness and much needed funds to support people and their families living with dementia. Memory Walks will take place in Sydney as well as regional centres around NSW. It's going to be a great day out for the whole family, with lots of activities and entertainment including live music from the NSW Police Band, the Taronga Zoomobile, as well as a giant jumping castle and face painting for the kids. We'll also have lots of great food and drink and some fantastic giveaways. So register today and help us raise $70,000 to increase our ability to provide face-to-face services, such as counselling, art and music therapy, education and professional training across NSW. With your help, we can make sure that our support is always available to those who need it.

Skeppshult charity auction to raise money for breast cancer research
Venue	www.eBay.com.au
Date	Tuesday 26 May and concluding Tuesday 2 June 2009
Time	at 4:00pm
Each limited edition Pink V Bike has a recommended retail price of $1,400. Leading Swedish bicycle manufacturer, Skeppshult today announced it will auction four limited edition PINK V BIKES, exclusively produced for the National Breast Cancer Foundation and individually signed by Fifi Box, Deborah Hutton Lizzy Lovette and Adam Spencer to raise money for breast cancer research. The online auction will be held on eBay for one week, commencing Tuesday 26 May and concluding Tuesday 2 June 2009, with all profits being donated to the Foundation. Up for grabs are four pink limited edition bikes, personally signed by: -Fifi Box, Network Seven's weather presenter, Sunrise and 2Day FM/Fox FM Saturday morning radio presenter -Deborah Hutton, Australian media personality -Lizzy Lovette, 2Day FM radio presenter and host of Channel 9's The Music Jungle -Adam Spencer, ABC radio presenter The V Bike is the latest model from Skeppshult. Wonderfully chic in design, this fun and zippy bicycle features an elegant traditional frame for men and women. It is a flexible transport solution, which allows riders to carry multiple objects with ease. It includes unique attachment points that can hold a lockable pod, front and rear racks and basket (which can be added or removed) - perfect for short commute to work, for running various errands or for pure relaxation. Gregg Franz, Managing Director of Cykla, the official distributor for Skeppshult bicycles in Australia, says he is proud to support the National Breast Cancer Foundation. 'The Foundation is the only national not-for-profit organisation that is dedicated to supporting and promoting high quality research into the prevention, detection and treatment of breast cancer,' Mr Franz said. 'By supporting the Skeppshult Pink V Bike online auction, you have the chance to make a real difference to many people's lives - men, women and children.'

2009 World Superbike Championship
Venue	Opening round - Phillip Island
Date	February 27-March 1, 2009
Fee	Trackside camping at Phillip Island starts at $95 per person for four nights, and there are also several accommodation options in the nearby towns.
Book	www.phillipislandcircuit.com.au/
When the 2009 Superbike World Championship begins at Victoria's Phillip Island on March 1, the grid will be practically unrecognisable from the one that lined up in Portugal's final round this year. The absence of three-time world champion Troy Bayliss will be an obvious sign of change, but the field will also be peppered with an influx of quality new names, mostly British, as well as personnel changes and the addition of two marques which is certain to make the racing more even and competitive than ever. Four Australians will contest the 2009 WSBK title - dual world champion Troy Corser (BMW) and Broc Parkes (Kawasaki) in factory teams, Gold Coast's Karl Muggeridge on a satellite Suzuki, and Adelaide's Brendan Roberts aboard a privateer Ducati. The Phillip Island round will officially kick off with practice and qualifying for the two world championship classes on Friday, February 27, before final qualifying on Saturday and the big races on Sunday - two 22-lappers for Superbike and a single 21-lapper for Supersport. Phillip Island will also play host to an all-new Superpole format for Superbike on Saturday afternoon, with the top 16 riders no longer racing for grid positions over one flying lap. Instead, the top 20 riders in regulation qualifying will begin a process that takes in three elimination stints of 12 minutes each. After the first stint, the four slowest riders will be eliminated, and eight riders after the second stint. The third and final stint will see with the eight remaining riders go into battle for the final grid positions - effectively the first two rows.

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Date	February 2009
Book	For More Information www.ovariancancer.net.au
Every year in Australia it is estimated that 1500 Australian women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer and more than 850 women will die of the disease. Ovarian cancer is the sixth most common cause of cancer death in women. It is now more common than cervical cancer and it kills many more women. About 75 per cent of women who are diagnosed will be at an advanced stage, where the cancer has spread and is very difficult to treat successfully. When ovarian cancer is diagnosed at an early stage the outlook is very good, with as many as 90 per cent of patients being cured. There are no reliable early detection tests for ovarian cancer, so awareness is a woman's best defence. Ovarian Cancer needs to be considered if a woman experiences one or more of the following symptoms more than 12 times in one month and therefore a GP needs to consider ovarian cancer as a possibility: -Bloating, swelling and a feeling of fullness in your stomach -Unexplained abdominal or back pain -Feeling full / difficulty eating -Increased urinary urgency

Create For a Cause
Venue	Old Bay Road Community Arts Centre; Cnr Old Bay Road and Maitland Road, Burpengary
Date	30 May
Time	11am-10pm
Fee	$30 per ticket
Book	0424 278 273 or livelovelife42@y7mail.com
Come and try your hand at crafts such scrapbook or card making all for a good cause! Create for a Cause is raising funds for premature and seriously ill babies at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital. The event includes a scrapbook making demonstration from an experienced scrapbook teacher, prizes, games and lucky door prizes. You will also recieve a free goodie bag as well as lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and dessert, tea and coffee.

eBay charitable auctions for five posters from NEW IN TOWN signed
Venue	eBay
Date	Ends February 4th, 2009
Lionsgate, has announced the eBay charitable auctions for five posters from NEW IN TOWN signed by Renee Zellweger, Harry Connick Jr., and Siobhan Fallon Hogan, benefiting The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation The winning bidders will receive studio certified posters signed by the cast, along with a signed letter verifying their authenticity. Interested fans and collectors should be aware there are only a limited amount of posters available.

Heart Foundation Doorknock Appeal
Venue	Australia wide
Date	Month of September
When a local volunteer from the Heart Foundation knocks on your door this September open your heart and give generously to help save Australian lives. During September, more than 110,000 big-hearted volunteer collectors across Australia will donate their time to knock on doors to raise more than $4.4 million to help the Heart Foundation continue to fight cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in Australia. It claims nearly 46,000 Australian lives each year's this equates to a life lost every 10 minutes. It affects two out of three Australian families.

Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival
Date	March 27 - 29
Book	www.usmevents.com.au
With the local dollar reaching rock bottom lows and many Australians considering shorter inter-state breaks to overseas trips, Aussies are reminded that they can combine their two great loves - sport and travel - by planning their trips around one of the many triathlons hosted across the country each year. An end of season tradition, the Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival, March 27-29, offers an exciting mix of activities, events and sports, for individuals, couples and families alike. Since the first Mooloolaba Triathlon in 1992 the event has grown to become the second largest triathlon in Australia behind its counterpoint Noosa, which opens the triathlon season. However, as a season closer the Mooloolaba Triathlon also packs a sporting punch hosting the Australian leg of the ITU World Cup Series, which attracts over 150 of the world's top triathletes battling for their share of Olympic qualifying points and prize money. But for those who'd rather sit back, soak up the atmosphere and relax, Mooloolaba offers the perfect getaway with its vibrant range of restaurants; from beachfront cafes to fine dining, and fabulous boutiques. The Mooloolaba Esplanade is a popular cosmopolitan area to relax, eat, watch the surf, grab a coffee and enjoy the Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival. Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival Highlights: -Asics Twilight 5km Run, Mooloolaba Ocean Swim - Friday 27 March - start 6:00pm -The Courier-Mail Mooloolaba Superkidz Triathlon - Saturday 28 March - start 8:00am -Mooloolaba Triathlon and Mooloolaba Teams - Sunday 29 March - from 6.30am -Ryders Cycling Grand Prix and Clovely Estate Waiters Challenge - Friday 27 March -SEVEN Mooloolaba Sport and Lifestyle Expo - Friday 27 and Saturday 28 March -Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival Presentations and After Party - Sunday 29 March, Wharf Tavern

Waratahs vs. Wellington Hurricanes
Venue	Westpac Stadium, Waterloo Quay, Wellington
Date	14 Feb 2009
Time	Gates open at 5pm; game runs from 7.35pm - 9.15pm
Fee	Adult from $22 to $50 / Child $10 & $15 plus booking fees

Trio of Celebrities Go Sober in October for Ocsober
Date	For the month of October
Book	Visit the Ocsober website and register now - Ocsober.com.au
Life Education Australia Announces Paul Fenech, Jonathan Pease and Lisa Wilkinson as Brand Ambassadors for major fundraising event Life Education Australia (LEA), Australia's largest private charity providing drug and alcohol abuse prevention and health education, today announced the participation of three high profile television personalities for LEA's major annual fundraising event, Ocsober. Launched last year, Ocsober challenges Australians to cut out alcohol and go sober in October, getting friends and colleagues to sponsor them in order to raise money for LEA.

The SMH Half Marathon: Running for Kerryn McCann
Date	Sunday 17 May
Book	Entries open now: www.smh.com.au/halfmarathon
This year's race takes on a new significance, with entrants not only running for their own personal accomplishment, but also 'Running for Kerryn McCann'. As runners prepare to undertake the 21.1km event held on Sunday 17 May they can chose to honour the memory of Kerryn McCann by donating to the McCann family's charity of choice, the Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA). McCann made Half Marathon history, winning the event a record of four times. Race Director Michael Russell has said "the SMH Half Marathon is proud to dedicate the 2009 race to Kerryn and to help celebrate her fantastic achievements in our event and distance running generally." "Kerryn McCann's name is synonymous with the race and she epitomises what this event is all about - running hard, competing with determination and grit and finishing with a smile." BCNA spokesperson and friend of Kerryn's, Raelene Boyle, said "I'm delighted that Breast Cancer Network Australia is the chosen charity for the SMH Half Marathon. 'Running for Kerryn' is such a wonderful way for Australians to pay tribute to our brave champion." "I encourage everyone to register for this event or support someone who is running, and help make a real difference to the 13,000 Australians who will be told they have breast cancer, this year," Boyle said. The women's trophy will also be renamed the 'Kerryn McCann Trophy' and a new amount of $1000 will go to the first man and women under 19 years of age to cross the finish line, encouraging the participation of junior athletes. Elite male and female competitors in the field will be vying for cash prizes of $5,000 for 1st, $3,000 2nd, $2,000 3rd. Starting and finishing at Hyde Park for the second year, runners will take off from College Street, adjacent to St Mary's Cathedral and Hyde Park North and follow the same route as in previous years around the harbourside, Mrs Macquarie's Chair, through the Rocks, past the Harbour Bridge and Sydney's financial district and finally, along Macquarie Street. Now in its 18th year, the prestigious event has always attracted the nation's best distance runners including McCann.

Sportsgirl and Romance was Born Online Auction
Venue	Sportsgirl: www.sportsgirl.com.au
In Conjunction wit LMFF, Romance was Born have created five one-off dresses to be auctioned with all proceeds going to the Butterfly Foundation! To get a piece of fashion history bid on one of these 5 dresses on eBay!

'Art for Life' Bushfire Appeal
Venue	Supper Room, Town Hall
Date	Friday 27 March
Time	6:30pm
Book	The work of the collective artist group will be available online for viewing from Thursday 26th March. www.artlifeappeal.org
An 'Art for Life' Bushfire Appeal, supported by the City of Melbourne, will see artists from across Australia unite to build an impressive body of art work to raise funds for those affected by the recent Victorian bushfires. To date, over 100 artists including commercial and public galleries have donated artwork which will be displayed and auctioned at the public charity event. Lord Mayor Robert Doyle said this is a terrific example of how the creative arts community can come together to assist those in need. "Melbourne is a city recognised for its arts community and culture, so it's wonderful to see the arts community uniting to draw on their talent to help those devastated by the recent bushfires," the Lord Mayor said. Contributing artists to date include Lisa Roet, Heather Schimmer, Angela Brennan, Debra Rhee, Jamie Daddo, Thomas DeKessler, Elisabeth Sand and Mary Newsome. In addition to the work donated by artists, a range of celebrities and high profile figures will be approached to create unique pieces of artwork for the 'Art for Life' Bushfire Appeal auction. Television talent John Deeks will host the charity event and the donated artwork is expected to raise in excess of $50,000 for the bushfire appeal. Potential bidders for artwork and established or emerging artists wishing to donate artwork can visit www.artlifeappeal.org to view the auction items or register their interest in donating artwork.

MOTHERS DAY: Karma Currency
Book	www.karmacurrency.com
It's fair to say that we all owe a lot to our Mums. They raised us, drove us to school, taught us right from wrong and explained very calmly why wearing a superhero costume and gumboots to the supermarket isn't the done thing. When you take all of this into consideration, it's also fair to say that someone who's had such a remarkable influence on your life might deserve a little more than tea towels and terracotta trinkets when the second Sunday in May rolls around. This Mothers Day, Karma Currency, Australia's first tax deductible Charity Gift Voucher - www.karmacurrency.com - is presenting all Australians with the opportunity to forgo the flowers, kick aside the clich�d chocolates and give your Mum a gift that proves you were listening when she taught you about the importance of giving. Ashley Rosshandler, Founder and CEO of Karma Currency, spoke recently about how a charity gift voucher could be the perfect Mothers Day gift to give to the most charitable woman in your life. "Karma Currency has always been about giving people the ability to connect their loved ones with the charities and causes closest to their hearts. With Mothers Day fast approaching, it's the perfect time to give the gift of good Karma to your Mum, Sister, Grandma or Aunty," said Rosshandler. Examples of just a few of the Karma-clad presents you can give via www.karmacurrency.com include: -Delivering a teddy bear (Children's Hospital Foundation - $5) -Producing a talking book (Vision Australia - $20) -Buying baking trays for a soup kitchen (FareShare - $36) -Sponsoring a nursing scholarship (Arrow Bone Marrow Transplant - $100) Since its inception in 2007, over 200 of the world's most trusted and beloved charities (including Oxfam, RSPCA, Lifeline and The Cancer Council), have all become Karma Currency partners.

Motor Neurone Disease Week
Date	3 - 9 May 2009
Book	www.mndaust.asn.au
FACT MND is a rapidly progressive, terminal neurological disease FACT There is no known cure and no effective treatment for MND FACT Each day in Australia more than one person dies from MND and another is diagnosed FACT People with MND progressively lose the use of their limbs, their ability to speak,swallow and to breathe, whilst their mind and senses usually remain intact FACT Average life expectancy is 27 months FACT An estimated 1300 people have MND in Australia and thousands more, families and carers, live daily with the effects of MND MND Week, an initiative of MND Australia, will be held from 3 - 9 May 2009 and all Australians and governments are encouraged to donate and commit funds to ensure health professionals, service providers and MND Associations can provide the best possible care and to support vital research to find the causes, effective treatments and hopefully a cure for this cruel disease. Tanya Mason, a 23 year-old from NSW who has MND knows the value of these services. "I still manage to live independently with the fantastic support of the MND Association and my health service providers''. My computer allows me to network with all my friends. As I have started to become physically weaker, MND NSW has provided me with all the equipment I need to make my everyday easier." The types of care and support people living with MND and their families need to help them live as well as possible include: Co-ordinated support and care; Access to timely information; Respite and research ; and Early diagnosis and equipment. Various fundraising or awareness raising events are being held throughout Australia during the week which culminates in Blue Cornflower Day, Friday 8 May. For a list of events visit www.mndaust.asn.au During MND Week and on Blue Cornflower Day you can make a donation, volunteer or buy a blue cornflower - a symbol of hope - through MND Associations or on-line at: www.mndaust.asn.au or phone 1800 777 175.

Myer Christmas Charity Wrap
Venue	Available in all Myer stores nationally
Date	12th Dec-24th Dec 2008
The Myer Community Fund liaises with a range of Charity Groups to bring in volunteers to support the Christmas Charity Wrap Service for Myer Customers. Myer provides all the collateral ie. wrap bar, paper, ribbon, embellishment etc and Charity Groups are invited to provide volunteers to man the Christmas Charity Wrap Bars. Customers are invited to have their gift beautifully wrapped and asked to make a donation. Suggested donations: $2.00 for small gift, $3.00 for medium and $5.00 for large gift. ALL PROCEEDS RAISED ARE DONATED TO THE SUPPORTING CHARITIES.

5 a-side soccer tournament
Venue	Memorial Park, Oxford Street, Bulimba
Date	Sun 7th December
Time	8:15am registration - First Game 9am - Final Game 4pm
Fee	$399 per team - includes free Challenger Cup ball for each team
Book	07 3865 5675 or email mailto:Aus.football@challengersports.com
Gather your friends, family or colleagues for a day of fast paced, 'football' fun! Teams can have up to ten players over 16 yrs, male, female or mixed. All proceeds go to the RBWH Foundation First Prize VIP Luxury Box for 10 people at Queensland Roar home game Includes all food and drink!

Exclusive advanced screening of Easy Virtue
Venue	The Dendy, Circular Quay
Date	Tuesday 10th March
Time	6pm (movie commences at 7pm)
Fee	only $20 + booking fee for movie, complimentary drinks & snack
Book	www.stickytickets.com.au/1484
SASSI Charity movie night! Come and enjoy an exclusive advanced screening of the delightful new film, Easy Virtue at The Dendy, Circular Quay (due for release 12/3/09) Based on the 1924 play by Noël Coward, Easy Virtue marks the much-anticipated return of Australian director Stephan Elliott (The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert). Set in the late 1920s, featuring an impressive cast including Jessica Biel, Ben Barnes, Colin Firth and Kristin Scott Thomas, Easy Virtue is effervescent entertainment telling the story of Larita (Biel), a glamorous young American woman who is swept off her feet by young Englishman, John Whittaker (Barnes), and marries impetuously. However when the couple return to the family home, his mother Mrs Whittaker (Scott Thomas) has an instant allergic reaction to her new daughter-in-law - and a battle of wits ensues. As the sparks fly and secrets are revealed, Larita attempts to tip-toe through the minefield laid by her mother-in-law yet at the same time finds an unexpected ally in John's father (Firth). Like a vintage bottle of champagne, Easy Virtue fizzes with lacerating wit, elegance and fun.

National triathlon and multisport series, the Challenge Series
Date	November 28th2008-April 5th, 2009
Book	For entries and further event details, visit www.triathlon.org.au
Australia's newest national triathlon and multisport series, the Challenge Series, is ready to fire up summer, with the series kicking off at Adelaide's famous Glenelg Beach on November 28-30 2008, before touring around the country. The events are aimed to appeal to everyone's sporting appetite and are set to attract not only energetic kids, but busy mums, stressed executives, pensioners, elite triathletes and even Olympians to the start line. The three-day events see fun runs scheduled for each Friday, with the weekend incorporating races for junior competitors, an Enticer event for novice athletes, aquathlons (swim/run), as well as sprint, Olympic Distance and elite disciplines for more experienced campaigners. The Enticer event is a new initiative, providing people with a less intimidating introduction to the sport of triathlon by way of a 400-metre swim, 10km bicycle ride and 2.5km run. The Olympic Distance races (1500m swim, 40km bike, 10km run) across the seven sites will act as qualifying events for the 2009 ITU Triathlon World Championships to be held on the Gold Coast next September. Hobart hosts the Australian Championships in the Sprint Distance, while Perth doubles as the national titles in the Olympic Distance category. Triathlon Australia's CHALLENGE SERIES Adelaide Challenge-Glenelg, SA-November 28-30, 2008 Canberra Challenge -Lake Burley Griffin, ACT-January 24-26, 2009 Moreton Bay Challenge-Redcliffe, Qld-January 30-Feb 1, 2009 Hobart Challenge-Hobart Docklands, Tas-February 13-15, 2009 Sydney Water Challenge-Cronulla, NSW-March 6-8, 2009 City of Perth Challenge-Langley Park, WA-March 13-15, 2009 Geelong Challenge-Geelong, Vic-April 3-5, 2009

Stampin' Up! Crafting Company Offers Bushfire Relief Campaign
Date	From 12 February until 31 March 2009
Book	www.stampinup.com or call (02) 811 3 0500. To donate directly to the Austrailan Red Cross go to www.redcross.org.au
Stampin' Up!, a Sydney direct-sales crafting company, is encouraging Aussies to get involved in its Bushfire Appeal campaign to help victims of the Victoria bushfires. From 12 February until 31 March 2009, Stampin' Up! will donate half of the retail value of sales from a select group of ten stamp sets to the Australian Red Cross to assist in the relief effort. To date, Stampin' Up! independent consultants [demonstrators,] many of whom have also donated their sales commissions, have raised over $31,000 for the cause. Stampin' Up!'s demonstrators throughout Australia and New Zealand are also donating their time and talents to serve those affected by the disaster. In addition to donating cash, the demonstrators are holding crafting workshops specifically to create handmade cards to donate to victims staying in tent camps so they can communicate with friends and relatives. Claire Daly, a Victorian demonstrator says, " I think we all wanted to do something. One of the women in my downline works for the local member of parliament in Healesville. Apparently over 180 of the people who have died are in her constituent, so our team are making cards for her to send to the families. It's heartwarming to see such a great compassionate response among demonstrators and Australians in general." "The response from our demonstrators has been outstanding," says Australian general manager, Aaron Scott. "The idea to hold stamping events and workshops originated when one of our demonstrators heard a comment from a woman who lost her home saying that she didn't even have a birthday card to give her son. It's inspiring to see people reaching out this way."

Australian Regional Women Leaders Convention
Venue	Melbourne Town Hall
Date	Tuesday 18th November
Time	6.30 pm - 11.30 pm
Fee	Regional Women Leaders Convention Delegate Dinner Rate $125 pp or Non Convention Delegate Dinner Rate $145 pp
Book	info@wtaa.com.au or 1300 138 037
On the evening of Tuesday 18th November, the fabulous heritage-listed Melbourne Town Hall will be the setting for a wonderful evening in support of drought relief. Through extensive work in regional and rural communities, the AWLF has first-hand knowledge of the on-going challenges facing Australian families as a direct result of the worst drought on record. As part of the Inaugural Australian Regional Women Leaders Convention, the AWLF and Ergon Energy will host a national drought relief gala dinner. Dinner entertainment will include a powerful keynote address by Australian Story's Sam and Jenny Bailey, various musical and comedy skits and a charity auction with all proceeds going directly to help Australian families aff ected by drought. The charity auction has attracted the support of some high profile Australian's including Country and Western singer Lee Kernaghan, Director of Jimmy Possum Furniture, Margot Spalding and Chairman and Director of Hancock Prospecting, Gina Rinehart.

HALLOWEEN COCKTAIL & CANAPE CRUISE
Venue	Kookaburra River Queen
Date	Saturday 31st October, 2008
Time	7.30pm - 10.00pm
Fee	Tickets are $59pp or $145 for a family of four
Book	Can be booked by phoning Kookaburra River Queen's direct on 32211300 or emailing bookings@kookaburrariverqueens.com
Instead of treating those 'creepy' door-knockers on Halloween, why not grab your jack-o-lanterns and treat yourself to a 'spooky' Kookaburra River Queen cruise. This Halloween cocktail and canapé experience is sure to be a ghoulish voyage of endless music, entertainment and many other unexpected surprises. Your creepiest fright night gear is a must and will be complimented with an eyeball cocktail on arrival. This event is a charity fundraiser for the Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital Foundation which funds clinical research at the RBWH.

Turn your lights off with Claire Clarke during Earth Hour
Venue	Wherever you are!
Date	Saturday 28th March, 2009
Time	8.30-9.30
19-year-old singers-songwriter, Western Australian ambassador for the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and Earth Hour, Claire Clarke will be turning her lights off between 8.30-9.30 on Saturday 28th March, 2009. Earth Hour began in Sydney in 2007 and is an event where people around the globe will be switching off their lights for one hour. Australia emits around 570 million tones of greenhouse gases a year with 20 percent coming from households and 10 per cent coming from the commercial sector. "It is an event Australians should be proud of and a way for us to show the world out continuing leadership by reducing greenhouse emissions" says Claire. Earth Hour aims to reach 1 billion people in over 1,000 cities creating a global show of support for the world's leaders to take strong action at the United National Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen in December 2009. Australia's per capita emissions are 4.5 times higher than the global average and second only to the USA

Andre Rieu single for the Red Cross Disaster Relief Appeal
Date	On sale Wednesday February 18
The single 'Yours Forever', an inspiring and calming instrumental piece, written and performed by André Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra, will go on sale Wednesday February 18, with all proceeds going to The Red Cross Disaster Appeal. André's sincere message is simple; "I have watched with great sadness in my heart the natural disasters that have engulfed your country, and my thoughts are with each of you". "I have always considered Australia to be my second home and I'd like to help in the best way that I can, through music. I believe music has a power to heal like nothing else and I'd like nothing more than to ease the sorrow of the wonderful people in this beautiful land".

Sydney Water Challenge
Venue	Lucas Reserve, Wanda Beach
Date	6 -8 March, 2009
Fee	Free for all spectators, there are great vantage points for spectators to watch their nearest and dearest compete, as well as some of Australia's fittest athletes go to battle.
Book	www.challengeseries.org.au
Cronulla's beachside will be transformed into a sporting mecca for everyone when the southern suburb hosts the Sydney Water Challenge on the weekend of March 6 -8. Designed for first-timers through to professional athletes, the weekend of multisport action is for anyone and everyone who loves to swim, ride or run. Five events feature during the three day festival, with Olympic distance triathlons through to races for kids and those just starting out. FRIDAY FUN RUNS The weekend's action kicks off on Friday at 6pm, with a tranquil sunset Fun Run for all ages (2.5 km or 5km) across the rich bushland of Lucas Reserve at Wanda Beach. SATURDAY AQUATHLONS Saturday is Aquathlon day featuring running and swimming events for those who are not 'all about the bike'. The day begins with the Sydney Water Australian Aquathlon Championships at 8am, featuring an 800- metre swim off Bate Bay and a 6km run from Lucas Reserve. If shorter distances are more your style, go for the Sprint- a 500m swim, 4km run; for first timers the Enticer- a 250m swim, 2km run; and just for kids, a race featuring a 100m swim and 1km run. SUNDAY TRIATHLONS Triathlon is the star sport on Sunday, representing a day of bustling, all-age action. Dawn will herald the start of the Sydney Water Olympic Distance Triathlon, including a 1500 metre ocean swim off Bate Bay (between North Cronulla and Boat Harbour); a 38.8 km cycle with two laps of a route that takes competitors from the beach to Kurnell and back; followed by an undulating 10km run. Many age group competitors will be vying for qualifying points to gain selection in the Australian team for the World Championships on the Gold Coast later this year. If this sounds a bit daunting, the last two races of the weekend are for you. At noon, the Sydney Water Enticer Triathlon gives first-timers a chance to try out what the growing sport of triathlon has to offer. The kids get a chance to shine with the St George and Sutherland Shire Leader TRYstars Kids' Triathlon, with three distances to choose from for 7 to 15-year-olds.

What's On at Immigration Museum
Venue	Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne
Date	February to April 2009
Time	Open daily 10.00am - 5.00pm
Fee	Admission: Adult $8, children and concession FREE
Book	For further details ph 13 11 02 or visit museumvictoria.com.au/immigration museum
Indonesian Festa Celebrate the diversity of Victoria's Indonesian community in this one-day festival. From north to south and east to west - or, as the Indonesian's say, "from Sabang to Merauke" - each of the more than 13,500 islands of the Indonesian archipelago has its own character and traditions. Experience the breadth of Indonesian local cultures and customs, and see how the community continues to practise these in Melbourne and Victoria - the sounds of the gamelan orchestra, the taste of Indonesian food, shadow puppetry, as well as dancers and crafts from various parts of the country. Learn some moves in a dance workshop or have a go at pencak silat (a form of martial arts). Date: Sunday 15 March 2009 Talanoa: Stories of the Fiji community The name Fiji evokes a tropical paradise in the minds of many Australians, but it has had a troubled history. TALANOA (the Fijian word for story-telling) explores how and why Fiji-born people came to Victoria, and what values, beliefs and practices they brought with them. The diverse Fiji community presents a thought-provoking account of the relationships that sustain their connection with Fiji, and shaped their settlement in a new land. Date: 19 April to 19 July 2009 Ancient Hampi: The Hindu Kingdom Brought to Life This international exhibition offers visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the stunning World Heritage site of Hampi in southern India. Using state of the art digital technologies, this new experience presents stereographic panoramas of an extraordinary site, with all its mythological, archaeological, artistic and historic significance. Ancient Hampi includes animations of Hindu myths and stories, aerial and projected photography, an immersive digital interactive space showing 360-degree panoramic images of the site and is landscape, as well as stunning night photographs of the temples taken by John Gollings. Date: Until 26 January 2010 A Worthwhile Enterprise: The migrant hostel in Springvale This exhibition records the history of the hostel and the impact it made on the surrounding community of Springvale, as well as on Victoria's broader multicultural landscape. Stories include those of migrants and refugees who were temporarily housed at the hostel, the workers who provided support and programs, and the community which embraced each wave of newcomers. Date: Until 23 March 2009 Are you of Caribbean descent? Were you or someone you know either born in the Caribbean, or of Caribbean descent and living in Victoria? Did you or someone you know migrate to Victoria either direct from the Caribbean, or after living in another country? If so, CaribOz Victoria wants to hear from you! CaribOz Victoria and the Immigration Museum are developing an exhibition for 2009 focusing on Victoria's Caribbean community. We're seeking personal migration stories to form the research basis of our forthcoming exhibition and would like to record oral histories of everyone with tales to tell. We're also looking for items primarily related to a kitchen, dining and front room of a typical Caribbean chattel style house that you or your relatives brought to Victoria. Please assist us by filling out our online questionnaire available at www.cariboz.com (follow link to Community/News page). Alternatively email CaribOz Victoria: admin.vrt@cariboz.com Centre for Multicultural Youth 20th Anniversary Exhibition Celebrate the Centre for Multicultural Youth as it supports the needs of migrant and refugee young people. The exhibition will include: Voices of Young Australia (stories of strong, inspiring young people) and Multicultural Youth-Led Futures (a poster series of leadership initiatives by migrant and refugee young people). Date: Until 7 June 2009

Under the Sea
Venue	IMAX Sydney Darling Harbour: 31 Wheat Road, Darling Harbour
Date	Coming Soon

Korimco supporting Victorian Bushfire Appeal
Date	until 13/02/09
Time	finishes 4pm
Fee	Just $20
Book	1800 804 025 or www.korimco.com.au
Korimoc will donate the money from the sale of this bear to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal. The bear will be supplied directly to children affected by the awful tragedy.

Victorian Bushfire Appeal
Date	until 21/02/09
Fee	There are 2 multi award winning Australian Forest meditation/relaxation CD's to choose from; Forest of Light at $25 and Sounds of the Forest Volume 1 for only $15.
Book	www.MeditateWithCds.com
$5 from every CD sold at www.MeditateWithCds.com will go directly to Victorian Bushfire Appeal, donated through the Red Cross Appeal. Even if you don't buy a CD show your support by reposting, promoting and sharing this with your friends and together let's make a difference.

The inaugural Women's Sports Festival
Venue	Sydney Olympic Park (various locations)
Date	Friday the 6th until Sunday the 8th of March 2009
Fee	FREE- $60
Book	www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au or call (02) 9714 7888
The 2009 Women's Sports Festival including: -The Sydney Olympic Park Netball Cup (6-8 March) -The Women's International Pro Circuit Tennis (1-8 March) -The Gear Up Girl Challenge (7 March) -AC Milan Soccer Clinics (8 March)

Billabong Design for Humanity
Venue	The Forum
Date	Wednesday 18 February 2009
Fee	With tickets only $30 (+ booking fee) this is an event not to be missed.
Book	Tickets available from Moshtix.com
After taking LA and Paris by storm, the hottest event of the year, Design for Humanity, hits Sydney for the first time at The Forum on Wednesday 18 February 2009. The worlds of fashion, music and art collide in a unique celebration of creativity which will also raise much-needed funds for SurfAid International. With a program designed to generate maximum excitement, the event includes a runway show previewing Billabong's must-have Summer 09 range. Some of the most talented musos in the country will be on hand to provide entertainment. Kicking off the night in fine style, Ashleigh Mannix will deliver a spine-tingling version of Hallelujah while a video plays highlighting the incredible work SurfAid is doing in the Mentawai Islands. Cassette Kids have been making a big impact in recent times with their unique sound and captivating lead singer. Taking the energy to a new level will be cutting-edge DJs The Bag Raiders.

For Victorian Bushfire Victims, their Families & Fire-fighters
Venue	Bar 53 in Epping, 53 Miller Street, Epping, Melbourne.
Date	13 February 2009 at 09:00 and 14 February 2009 at 03:00
Book	0394083055
NOTE: Staff are contributing their tip & running raffles - so bring loose coin too! Entry and proceeds from raffles to the Bushfire Relief. THAT'S Community Spirit! Now, down to the details .... Featuring over 20 pool tables, 2 lounge areas to chill, Large LCD's & a GIANT Projector showing all the latest music videos and sporting events! Want more? Add to this our regular LIVE bands & Dj's to keep you on the dancefloor! Prefer it outdoors??? Then relax in our HUGE beer garden with outdoor bar service this Friday ... saving you the trip inside.

For Victorian Bushfire Victims, their Families & Fire-fighters
Venue	The Butterfly Club - Cocktail lounge and Cabaret salon, 204 Bank Street, South Melbourne
Date	12 February 2009
Time	7-10
Fee	$22 full / $17 concession and for groups of 8 or more
Book	0396902000
Thursday 12 February, 100% of ticket sales from the two shows that night will be donated to a charity to be selected by Andrew Woollard. Andrew is a resident of the devasted town of Marysville, and despite having his home burnt down is still working as a MICA Paramedic. He is brother of The Butterfly Club's bar manager, Alexander. Bookings for the shows - 'Blue' (a Joni Mitchell tribute) at 7pm and 'Walk on the Wildside' (featuring the legendary Jon Jackson) at 9pm can be booked at www.thebutterflyclub.com

Nepal Trek and Classroom Build
Date	October 22nd - November 2nd 2009
Book	www.savethechildren.org.au/australia/nepaltrek.html
Be one of only 20 people travelling to Nepal for the most rewarding trip of a lifetime. Imagine… trekking through the villages of the Himalayan mountains, building a much needed classroom in a local primary school, while at the same time raising vital funds for Save the Children.

Baker IDI Heart & Diabetes Institute
Venue	Cruden Farm, Cranbourne Frankston Rd, Langwarrin, Victoria. Melways Ref Page 103 F5
Date	Sunday 1 March, 2009
Time	10am - 3pm
Fee	: $25 Adults. Children under 18 admitted free. Tickets available at the gate.
Dame Elisabeth Murdoch, just after her 100th birthday, will once again open her beautiful garden Cruden Farm on the picturesque Mornington Peninsula on Sunday 1 March to raise urgently needed funds for research into the causes and treatment of diabetes and heart disease at the world famous Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute. These magnificent gardens, designed by Edna Walling, will be the location for a range of live music including Australian Chamber Music, raffles and valuable silent actions, produce stalls, and plenty of children's activities including face painting, an animal farm, fun with the fire brigade and much more for families to enjoy. Garden enthusiasts can savour talks from a range of expert speakers who will also be on hand to answer questions from green thumbs - including the award-winning Wes Fleming and his team, whose award winning garden designs have taken the annual world famous Chelsea Garden show in London by storm! Bring a picnic or create a feast by purchasing something from the barbecue. There will also be a range of fine wines from Delatite winery on sale by the glass or bottle. A gourmet range of homemade provisions including jams, jellies, vinegars and chutneys will also be available, and Barista Bros will be on hand to provide a caffeine hit. The day offers a compelling chance to find out more about protecting our families from and living well with diabetes and heart disease, at the special medical tents and above all, a chance to speak and rejoice with Melbourne's own very special Dame- Elisabeth Murdoch as she celebrates her Centenary. Bring the family and be with us on this fascinating day! All funds raised will go to support Baker IDI Heart & Diabetes Institute, dedicated to the prevention and cure of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity; the world's leading health challenges.

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month is February 2009
Venue	BMW Edge @ Fed Square
Date	Awareness month is launched on Sunday 8th Feb 2009
Time	9.30
For more events for Ovarian Cancer Awareness please go to www.ovariancancer.net.au Events include Cocktail Parties, Breakfasts, Napoleon Perdis Make Overs and many more!

Crusty Demons Beyond the Apocalypse Tour 2009
Venue	Rod Laver Arena
Date	Fri 15 May 2009
Time	7.15pm
Fee	http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=CRUSPRXY09&v=RLA

State of Origin- International Rodeo
Venue	Rod Laver Arena
Date	Sat 9 May 2009
Time	7pm
Fee	http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=STATEOFO09&v=RLA

Yiannis Ploutarhos Charity Event
Venue	Hisense Arena
Date	Sat 2 May 2009
Time	8.30pm
Fee	http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=YIANNISP09

World Kids Colouring Day ( www.world-kids-colouring-day.com.au )
Date	6 May, 2009
Book	www.savethechildren.org.au & www.staedtler.com.au.
Australian children participate in global art initiative in support of Save the Children. Calling on all teachers and parents - register now and help students and children to make this event successful. World Kids Colouring Day could change the life of a Colombian child forever and teach children about a very different world. STAEDTLER, the manufacturer of writing instruments, has united globally to support the international child rights organisation Save the Children through this special promotional day. In this colouring campaign, Australian children (and children the world over) are invited to colour and raise money for their beautiful artworks, to help other children in need. STAEDTLER is calling upon all teachers, educators and parents to get involved and organise their own colouring events at school, kindergarten and home. Ideas include; a colouring day or colouring workshop, or a colouring event in which the artworks are exhibited and/or auctioned, the possibilities for creativity are unlimited. Further information, suggestion, fundraising ideas can be found at: www.world-kids-colouring-day.com.au. On this website, schools and organisations are able to register to support World Kids Colouring Day, and receive a starter kit to inspire their colouring activities. There is even a beautiful 10 piece educational mural puzzle for the classroom wall of a Colombian scene. Also available are teaching resources and information to plan lessons and educate children about life in Colombia. As the world's largest independent child rights organisation, Save the Children works in over 100 countries, including Australia. With the donations collected from World Kids Colouring Day, STAEDTLER will support Save the Children's "Rewrite the Future" program which focuses on securing quality education for the millions of children out of school due to war and armed conflict in Colombia. STAEDTLER will support Save the Children to develop learning programs for children, train teachers as well as provide adequate teaching and learning materials. The universal language of pictures is understood the world over and unites children on all continents. Colouring is an important form of expression, especially for small children still discovering their world. World Kids Colouring Day needs the support of adults to help co-ordinate the fundraising events and to help children understand how their contribution can change the world of a child less fortunate. STAEDTLER will recognise those children and schools who have organised the most creative campaigns, those with the highest donation and those with donations totalling more than $500 ('Donation Champions') with great colouring sets.

Sydney Duo To Paddle 740km From Byron Bay To Bondi Beach Over Christmas And New Year Raising Money For Prostate Cancer
Date	20th December 2008
Book	www.b2b4prostate.blogspot.com.au
On 20th December 2008, two Sydney city workers will be setting out from Byron Bay in a two-person sea kayak to take on a twenty day adventure of a lifetime, as they paddle down the east coast of Australia to Bondi Beach. They'll be braving 5m swells, 30 knot winds, reefs, sharks and muscle fatigue this Christmas and New Year as they raise money for charity. Scott Timbrell from Bondi and Rob Lowe from Manly, have set themselves the challenge of raising $10,000 for The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, by paddling a two person sea kayak along the 740km of coast line. Scott's father, Douglas Timbrell was recently diagnosed with Prostate Cancer, but due to the skills of doctors at the Sydney hospital, he's now fit and well and will be shadowing the pair down the coast as they prepare for fundraising events in each town along the way. Scott Timbrell said, "We've been told about sharks and dangerous weather that we'll have to face on the trip, but it's nothing compared to being told that your dad has been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. I thought at the time that I could either sit around and do nothing, or get up and do something about it. So here we are." Prostate Cancer is a serious but avoidable illness. It's as prevalent as breast cancer is in women, but general awareness of the disease is lower and often diagnosis is made too late. Men over 40 should go to the doctor and ask for a routine check-up. Scott and Rob are relative novices when it comes to sea kayaking. Rob said, "Neither of us have ever done anything like this before and training has been tough to fit around our jobs, but we're on track and are both excited about getting onto the water. We're looking forward to drumming up some support and funds for Prostate Cancer in coastal towns along the way." All equipment has been organised by friends, sponsors and people who support their cause. Adventurer James Castrission, who achieved the world first trans Tasman kayak crossing said, "It's great to see fellow kayakers getting out there and challenging themselves, whilst at the same time raising funds and awareness for Prostate Cancer. Both Justin and I believe in what Rob and Scott are going out to achieve and will support them in any way that we can. We can only urge you to do the same." Anyone wishing to follow their journey can visit their www.b2b4prostate.blogspot.com.au website where pictures taken by a waterproof Olympus Tough 1030sw camera, videos and news, will be uploaded along the way. On the site there is also a link for those wishing to donate money to The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.

Oxfam Unwrapped
Book	www.oxfamunwrapped.com.au
The silly season has arrived again, and our not-so-silly Oxfam Unwrapped is back - bigger and better than ever! Yes, it's the 'buy a goat or some poo' Christmas gift catalogue that's chock-full of unique gifts to make a world of difference for people living in poverty. With the latest range, you'll be safe from that awkward feeling that follows giving an unwanted gift. And most importantly, your gift can help save people around the world from poverty. Because when you buy something from the catalogue, your donation goes straight to help support our programs. And in return, we'll send you a card for your gift recipient, explaining how their special gift is fighting poverty - one duck, chicken or goat at a time. So, choose a gift that best suits your friend, relative or co-worker and you too can save the world from unwanted gifts. We'll wrap up the rest - figuratively speaking of course! Save the world in 4 easy steps. 1. Choose your favourite gifts. We have made finding the right gift even easier by sorting them into six sections. You can choose your gifts from either Gifts that Keep Giving, Healthy Heroic Gifts, Life Savers, Money Makers, Excellent Education or FUN-raising. 2. Zap through your orders online Ordering online is quick and easy and saves Oxfam Australia money. Or you can call 1800 034 034 (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm AEST) and order over the phone, or purchase gifts from our Oxfam shops. Call 1800 034 034 for your nearest shop. 3. Personalise or write your own card. The best part about Oxfam Unwrapped is the card you get to give as the gift. With every item you purchase, you will receive a card that explains the role the gift plays in fighting poverty. You can have cards delivered to you to write your own message. Or if you order online, you can have your own message printed on the card and we can send it directly to your recipient. 4. Save the world from another unwanted gift! And that's it! Your donation will go to those who need it most and your recipient gets much more joy from their card than another unwanted gift. No kidding! Also, all Unwrapped purchases are tax deductible - we'll email you a receipt and you can request a hard copy if you wish.

Gear Up Girl
Date	in Sydney on Saturday 7 March 2009 and Canberra on Sunday 5 April.
Book	For more information go to www.gearupgirl.com.au and click on Challenge.
The Gear Up Girl Challenge is back! Following the success of 2008, the Gear Up Girl Challenge is back in Sydney on Saturday 7 March 2009 and in 2009 we are taking the Gear Up Girl Challenge to Canberra on Sunday 5 April. Gear Up Girl Challenge is about getting women of all ages and abilities, shapes and sizes on their bikes. It's about being active, getting fit and feeling good about yourself at the same time as making a difference by leading an environmentally friendly lifestyle. Coinciding with International Women's Day the event raises money for the Oncology Children's Foundation.

Industrie Clothing and Myer Support CanTeen
Date	Begins the first week of November
Fee	$9.95
Myer will once again join forces with Industrie Clothing by selling wetpacks with proceeds being donated to CanTeen. Product will be in stores from first week of November and over the Christmas period and retail at $9.95. Last year through the sale of the Industrie wetpacks, the Myer Community Fund handed over a cheque for $485,424.18 to CanTeen.

Myer womanswear Christmas T-shirt - Make a Wish
Fee	Retail Price: $29.95
Book	Customers who purchase two t/shirts will also receive a Myer
The Myer Womenswear buyership will range t-shirts which will be on sale from mid November through to Christmas with $10 from each t-shirt sold being donated to Make A Wish. Beneficiary: Make A Wish Designers and celebrities who are supporting this promotion: Carson Kresley / Jennifer Hawkins / Kate Ceberano / Rebecca Twigley / Wayne Cooper / Bettina Liano

Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight
Venue	Sidney Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne
Fee	Tickets go on sale on Saturday 8 November, 2008.
Book	For further information, please contact Ticketmaster: Phone: 1300 136 166 Website: www.ticketmaster.com.au
All proceeds raised from the event go towards Vision Australia's Children's Services. Find out more about our Children's Services. Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight is a wonderful way for families and friends to get together and celebrate the spirit of Christmas. Each year this iconic event is a sell out, with tickets usually selling in record time. The Christmas Eve tradition attracts a crowd of over 10,000 at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne. Hundreds of Melbournians also flock to the Federation Square 'live site' where the event is broadcast on the big screen. The festive extravaganza is also enjoyed by millions of people across Australia through the live telecast on the Nine Network, 3AW, Magic and Vision Australia Radio. In addition, more than 5,500 carolers usually attend Rehearsal Night at the Bowl on 23 December. Vision Australia's Children's Services thank you for your kind support. Tickets go on sale on Saturday 8 November, 2008. To find out more about the event, including ticket prices please visit www.visionaustralia.org/carols

SNAKE Condoms website launch and footy clinic with Dean Rioli
Venue	Tick Market, Lindsay Street, Katherine, NT
Date	Monday 1 December-World AIDS Day
Time	5pm
In celebration of World AIDS Day, Australia's leading sexual and reproductive healthcare charity, Marie Stopes Australia, will launch a new sex education website aimed at Aboriginal youth - www.snakecondoms.org.au. Flicking the 'on' switch for the website will be Indigenous ex-AFL football player, Dean Rioli. Kicking off the launch is a free barbeque, followed by the official launch of the website, after which Dean will host a free footy clinic for the local residents. Media are invited to come along for a kick of the footy, a snag and a chat to HIV positive woman and manager of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Program for Marie Stopes Australia, Bev Greet.

Dine out and help out
Date	From 10th of November
Two of our clients are getting street smart to help the homeless: The Belaroma Coffee Centre at Manly Vale and Terroir Restaurant at Hungerford Hill. From the 10th of November up until Christmas, customers will have the opportunity to 'dine out and help out'. By adding a voluntary donation to their bill, diners will be able to help the homeless, as all monies donated will go to the StreetSmart organisation. StreetSmart is urging diners to eat out at Terroir, enjoy Hayden Ellerton's tempting menu and add a $2 or more voluntary donation to their table's bill to help raise funds for charities in surrounding areas. StreetSmart is an organisation, whose focus is to fund a diverse range of community based projects for the homeless. With over 225 participating restaurants this year, 2008 should see an increased impact for people experiencing homelessness. StreetSmart (www.streetsmartaustralia.org) has made it even easier for diners to support the program this year by mapping participating restaurants and previous beneficiaries ..So dine out to help out now.

Women Win at Globla Footbal Tournament
Book	www.globalgiving.com/womenscup
The Homeless World Cup today announced a partnership with Women Win to bring the powerful life-changing benefits of football to thousands of homeless women and their communities around the world. The partnership begins with 20,000 euros funding from Women Win for the development of women's grass roots football in Colombia, enabling Team Colombia to make its debut at the Melbourne 2008 Homeless World Cup. In addition, Women Win also initiates a Challenge Award of 5,000 euros that will be awarded to one of the community organisations participating in the Homeless World Cup in December to help them implement their ideas for sustainable programs for homeless girls and women in their home country. As the partnership grows it will also look for opportunity to create social enterprises that contribute to sustainable change for women and girls and their communities. The Homeless World Cup is an annual international tournament, which provides the opportunity for people who are homeless to change their own lives. The sixth Homeless World Cup takes place in Melbourne from 1-7 December 2008, which will include the first Women's Cup in the tournament's history. 8 national women's teams will participate from Cameroon, Colombia, Ivory Coast, Uganda, Zambia, Liberia and Paraguay. Australia is fielding three reserve players in the Women's Homeless World Cup - Cheryl Dunleavy, Michelle Jerram and Stacey Radaic, all from Melbourne. These players can be drafted into any all-female side that has three or more injured or unavailable players during the tournament 77% of players involved experience a significant life change; no-longer using drugs and alcohol, moving into homes, jobs, education, training, repairing relationships and becoming coaches or players with semi-pro teams. 94% claim to have a renewed motivation for life. Michele da Silva played for Team Brazil at the Copenhagen 2007 tournament and was recently selected for Brazil U21's women's squad. Cherie from Team Liberia has won a four-year athlete scholarship to a USA college. Mel Young, Founder and President, Homeless World Cup commented: "Women participating in previous Homeless World Cups have been tremendously successful in changing their lives. They become change-makers and inspirational leaders in their communities. We want to invite many more women to participate and a partnership with Women Win that will grow as both organisations develop is great way to create effective lasting change." Founder and Executive Director of Women Win, Ms Astrid Aafjes said: "Homeless World Cup and Women Win share mutual values and goals using sport as an empowerment strategy for homeless and disadvantaged girls and women worldwide. By working together we can further raise awareness and have a greater impact." "Women Win is proud to support the Colombia homeless women's team this year. The position of women is very difficult in Colombia due to the years of conflict. Especially this group, homeless women, they suffer from gender related violence, low levels of education and are working on the streets from young ages"

NIVEA lends a supporting hand to the homeless and disadvantaged in Sydney this Christmas
Venue	36 Huntingwood Drive, Huntingwood, NSW, 2148
Date	Saturday 6th December
Time	from 9:00am - 4:00pm
Book	Cash preferred, Mastercard, VISA / EFTPOS accepted
Christmas is a festival celebrated in different ways around Australia, but one thing that is certain, Christmas shouldn't be spent alone. This year, NIVEA will be donating approximately $20,000 to the Salvation Army to assist in their annual Christmas Day lunch, helping the elderly, children, families and the homeless spend their Christmas Day with great food, good company and happiness. NIVEA are holding their inaugural Christmas Sale to the public this December 6th where 10% of all sales will go towards the 10th Salvation Army Christmas Day Lunch where over 1700 guests will enjoy a luncheon, entertainment, activities, food hampers and free Internet and phone. Generously managed by volunteers from Beiersdorf Australia and The Salvation Army, the sale features up to 50% off NIVEA gift packs, body, hand, lip and face cream, deodorant and men's products.

Kingsleys Steak and Crabhouse Diners Double Target to reach $200K Donation to Royal Flying Doctors Service
Venue	Woolloomooloo, Brisbane, Canberra and Melbourne
Book	1300 KINGSLEYS (1300 546 475) or reservations@kingsleys.com.au
Celebrating the one year anniversary of the association with the Royal Flying Doctors Service of Australia (RFDS) could not have come at a better time for Kingsleys Steak & Crabhouse restaurants and their diners nationally as they double the set target to reach $200,000 in donations. It was only twelve months ago in October 2007 that Kingsleys Steak & Crabhouse set a target of $100k in donations to be raised by 31 December 2008. The donation was the contribution of diners across three restaurant locations - Woolloomooloo, Brisbane and Canberra. One dollar from every Kingsleys Steak & Crabhouse diner goes toward raising vital funds for the RFDS, the first, largest and most comprehensive aero-medical association in the world. The donation is in recognition of the RFDS support of the Australian countryside, intrinsic to the success and soul of Kingsleys Steak & Crabhouse. "We are really proud to be associated with the Royal Flying Doctors Service. Urban dwellers often forget about the remote nature of regional Australia and the challenges faced by country people every day. Having such a significant donation raised by diners in our restaurants makes me feel very honoured to have such caring patrons. This achievement is a credit to our customers," says Kingsley Smith, Managing Director of Kingsleys Restaurant Group. The group's strong link with country Australia comes from working in partnership with farmers from regional areas to produce premium quality beef, which is then used in Kingsleys Steak & Crabhouse restaurants nationally. Kingsley's Restaurant Group is proud to support the RFDS who continue to be a vital provider of healthcare to over 80% of the nation. The RFDS is no more than 90 minutes away from anyone in Australia in need of urgent medical attention. Money raised for the RFDS by Kingsleys Steak & Crabhouse restaurant diners will go towards purchasing and fitting out flying doctor aircraft, major pieces of medical equipment and training. Nigel Milan, National CEO for the RFDS says; "The additional funding provided by Kingsleys Steak & Crabhouse restaurants gives certainty and sustainability and ensures the Royal Flying Doctors Service can focus on what it does best - providing vital top-level medical care to regional and remote communities. For a restaurant group to raise a $200,000 donation in 12 months is a huge feat and greatly appreciated." For almost 15 years now, Kingsleys Steak & Crabhouse has become a leading provider of top quality steak and seafood to the Sydney area, sourcing their produce directly from some of Australia's best producers. With locations now in Brisbane, Canberra and Melbourne opening in November this year, the quality food and service is available across Australia's eastern seaboard.

Introducing Adelaide's Premier Fashion Event, Let Them Eat Cake
Date	December 5th, 2008
With Adelaide's Queen's Theatre as a spectacular backdrop, Pride Models is bringing decadence back with an unforgettable fashion event titled "Let Them Eat Cake" on December 5th, 2008. This glamorous affair will be featuring an exclusive fashion parade previewing designs of special guest, Leigh Buchanan from Australia's 'Project Runway', who will also attend the event. Also on show will be collections especially created in the theme of "Let Them Eat Cake" and Marie Antoinette by Little Potty Red Shoes and Porcelain by Damian Porcaro. Guests to this "one of a kind" event can expect to be treated to experiences synonymous with 18th Century European Royalty, delivered with a modern twist. French champagne will flow and cake delicacies abundant to tempt the Marie Antoinette in all who attend. Entertainment by Niki Vasilakis, one of the most exciting violinists to have emerged from Australia in recent years, will add to the atmosphere, as she captivates guests with her velvet tones, similar to those played for the Australian Prime Minister at a State Dinner, Performances at the Rockefeller Centre New York for the Anzac day memorial, UN head quarters New York, Washington Cathedral, and Athens Olympic Torch Celebrations Sydney Opera House. In addition to the Bourgeoisie tickets, which will gain fashionistas entry to this indulgent affair, High Court tickets will also be available for purchase. Similar to the division between classes in 18th Century France, the High Court will be treated as Royalty, in a special, seated arena that will be offering a more elite experience for guests. One thousand guests are expected, and $10 from every ticket sold will go directly to The National Breast Cancer Foundation to aid in research and support. Pride Models Director, Christabel Buder, says that, "To date, no event of this calibre has been seen or experienced in Adelaide. This really is the fashion event to rival those in the eastern states." "Adelaide can prepare itself for the fashion extravaganza of the year; a night of glamour, decadence and luxury."

Karma Currency
Book	www.karmacurrency.com.au
How Karma Currency Works: Step # 1: Visit www.karmacurrency.com and click the 'Give' link. Step # 2: Make a donation and you will be issued with a tax deductible, Karma Currency gift voucher. Step # 3: From there you can send the voucher to your lucky loved one via mail, email, or print it out and present it personally. Step # 4: Once the voucher has been presented, whether to your dorky Dad, right through to your saucy siblings, they can take their voucher, return to www.karmacurrency.com and click the 'Redeem' link. Step # 5: From here, the radiant recipient selects the charity of their choice, donates and hopefully feels an instant hit of good Karma! Inspiration: In Australia, over $1 billion is wasted annually on unwanted gifts that end up in the closet, in storage and ultimately in landfill. But imagine if you could give a gift that could protect a forest, find a cure, aid the arts, or perform countless other wonderful acts. Vision: Karma Currency's overall vision is to connect people around Australia with the charities and causes that are closest to their hearts (whether it be training a guide dog or a soup kitchen down the street) and in doing so, make charitable acts a part of our everyday lives. What Does Karma Currency Actually Do? Karma Currency offers an alternative to stock-standard, general gift giving. Instead of giving platters, socks, photo frames and other useless gifts this initiative allows companies and individuals to give the gift of Charity Gift Vouchers. This Charitable voucher can be sent to families or friends, customers or colleagues, empowering them to give the donation to the charities they care about most. In short; Karma Currency offers Australians the chance to give a gift that will literally have a positive, ongoing effect on the lives of others - as opposed to giving a gift someone may not want, use and might even secretly hate. All Karma Currency gift vouchers over $2 are tax deductible. Charities that are proudly associated with Karma Currency include: Alannah and Madeline Foundation Clean Up Australia Limited Guide Dogs Victoria Limbs 4 Life Rainforest Rescue RSPCA SIDS and Kids The Cancer Council Australia

The Smith Family's Christmas Appeal
Venue	Woolworths & Safeway stores
Date	Nationally from November 24.
Fee	Cost $3 and $4 respectively
Book	www.thesmithfamily.com.au
Although The Smith Family is there for families throughout the year, Christmas is an especially important time for the charity because supporting children at Christmas is how the organisation began. It was Christmas 86 years ago when five businessmen decided to donate toys to children at a local orphanage. The men were conscious that, although they had each had a 'good year' and their children would be well provided for, many children were not as fortunate. The men decided to share their good fortune and spread some joy at a local orphanage on Christmas Eve. Wanting to remain anonymous, they called themselves 'The Smiths' and so The Smith Family was born. The Smith Family's time-honoured tradition of giving toys and books to children at Christmas has grown over the years with The Smith Family now delivering gifts to more than 20,000 disadvantaged children across the country. Woolworths is a proud supporter of The Smith Family and has donated food for Christmas hampers and organised staff volunteers to help pack and deliver the hampers. You too can help by purchasing a novelty light-up snow dome pen for $4, or a light up keyring for $3 from any Woolworths supermarket. You can also make a donation to The Smith Family's Christmas Appeal by visiting www.thesmithfamily.com.au or calling 1800 024 069. Your support will ensure kids in need won't miss out on a gift this Christmas. It will also allow The Smith Family to continue providing education support in the year ahead.

Girls Night In and SingStar
Book	To host your own girls' night in this October, please register at www.girlsnightin.com.au
Today marks the start of Cancer Council's Girls Night In, an initiative that raises funds for women's cancer research, prevention and support services. SingStar�, the karaoke-inspired game exclusive to PlayStation�, has joined forces with Cancer Council's Girls Night In for the second year running to help raise awareness for the cause. This October, women from around the country will be called upon to host their own girls' night in, whereby guests are asked to donate the money they would have spent on a 'night out' to Cancer Council. Girls Night In is a fun and simple way to play a role in the quest to defeat women's cancers, whilst also providing an opportunity to celebrate valued friendships. Since 2005, over 12,000 Girls Night In events have been held which have raised over $7 million. Bringing together friends and families of all ages, SingStar has become an essential component of a great night in and is the ideal option for any Girls Night In event.

Christine Anu and Deni Hines are taking it to the street
Date	15th November 2008 (Nationwide)
Two of Australia's most loved and successful female recording artists, Deni Hines and Christine Anu, are takin it to the streets again in 2009 after the success of their 2008 East-Coast of Australia tour. While promoting their 2008 tour, Deni and Christine so happened to be performing one of their show duets TAKIN IT TO THE STREETS on the Today Show (Nine Network, Australia). On the same show was a heartfelt segment about the plight of homelessness in Australia accompanied by Captain Paul Mould of the Salvation Army's Oasis Youth Support Network, who take care and provide much needed services for the homeless and youth of Australia (who come from all walks of life.) No less than 5 minutes after walking off set, Christine and Deni turned to each other and said "we've got to do something to help" and the recording of TAKIN IT TO THE STREETS was set in motion. Deni and Christine will release their version of TAKIN IT TO THE STREETS on 15 November 2008 (Nationwide) with fifty percent (50%) of net profits going to the Salvation Army's Youth Homelessness Oasis Foundation and the Everyone Is Homeless Fund.

Worlds Biggest Walk
Date	25th October 2008
Time	(12 noon GMT) 11pm Melbourne time
Book	www.worldsbiggestwalk.org/registerawalk
Raising global awareness for organ donation by walking 5km at exactly the same time across 5 continents around the world! Walk Locations are your choice: Register your walk @ www.worldsbiggestwalk.org/registerawalk (find a suitable location where your can walk 5 km - maybe a football oval or local park) Invite your friends , family or anyone you like and all you need to do is walk and talk. Why Walk & Talk? One Question: Are you a registered organ donor? Answer NO: Then that is why you are walking & talking! Be part of a global event to express to your family your intentions. YES: Then that is why you are walking & talking! Be part of a global event to remind your family of your intentions.

Alternative Ride for Daniel Day - Family Day'
Venue	Beach House Fitness Centre, Kawana
Date	Saturday 1st November 2008
Time	6am until 4pm
Book	For more information or to take part in this fantastic event please visit the Beach House Fitness reception at Kawana Home Central, Kawana Way, Kawana Waters, or call (07) 5493 5099 or email info.kawana@bhfc.com.au.
On Saturday 1st November Beach House Fitness Centre, Kawana will team up with the Daniel Morcombe Foundation to hold the inaugural 'Alternative Ride for Daniel Day - Family Day'. This family day of fun, entertainment, sport and charity will be held at Beach House Fitness, Home Central Kawana, to raise money for this very worthy cause. The 'Alternative Ride for Daniel Day - Family Day' will kick off from 6am on Saturday 1st November with the commencement of the Ride. The Club will be open from 6am until 4pm for those wishing to take advantage of a complimentary workout. Activities will include a six hour RPM exercise bike marathon, a fashion parade sponsored by Lorna Jane and a delicious sausage sizzle provided by B Fresh Warana. There will also be the chance to scale the huge rock climbing wall, supplied by No Gravity, in the car park. Custom Choppers from Big Bear Choppers of Maroochydore will be on display, plus lots of other activities for all ages. There will be free use of the all the Beach House facilities including Cardio equipment, workouts and classes, including exotic pole fitness and even a crèche (bookings essential) between 10am - 2pm. There will be an opportunity for those attending to have free use of the Club facilities for just a gold coin donation at reception. All the fun and competitions won't stop there, a silent auction will be held, with all items donated by local businesses and even Beach House's own personal trainers will be auctioned off! Giving the winners the opportunity to pay their personal trainer back, for all the pain and suffering they have put them through. The main feature of the day will be the chance to take part in the Alternative Ride for Daniel, an intense six hour team event on RPM bikes. So individuals or companies can 'go hard' for this great cause, by teaming up to take part. The Alternative Ride for Daniel is a Cycle Class marathon on exercise bikes instead of motorbikes, so you can get fit and raise money for the foundation. Each team of six will pay $50 each to participate. Individuals can also become involved in the team events, by registering their details at the Kawana Beach House Fitness reception and will be introduced to their team on the day. This event is a great way to promote your business and raise funds for the Daniel Morcombe Foundation. The Alternative Ride for Daniel will open to the public from 6am until 4pm to so there is plenty of time to support the day. Beach House Fitness Centre Kawana is located at the new Home Central Centre on Kawana Way, is fully air conditioned and has a private ladies only and mixed gym area. It also contains a boxing room, spin cycle studio, Vibrogym, infrared saunas, plus a full array of fitness classes. As the Daniel Morcombe Foundation and Beach House Fitness team up for this event, they share a vision which incorporates a future where children are provided with protection, education and awareness of the dangers in society. All donations from this event will go towards The Daniel Morcombe 'not for profit' Foundation and all proceeds will go back into the community to help protect our children. A number of local businesses have already committed their support for the Beach House Fitness Alternative Ride for Daniel Day including, Hot FM, Zarraffas Café Sunshine Plaza, B Fresh Warana, Big Bear Custom Choppers and Lorna Jane Sunshine Plaza. This day of family fun will bring lots of happiness, joy and excitement to the community that will honour Daniel's name. The Alternative Ride for Daniel event is part of the Day for Daniel (31st October) events program. All money raised on the day goes directly towards The Daniel Morcombe Foundation. So for a fun filled day for the entire family come along to this great event and know that you are helping the Daniel Morcombe Foundation keep our children safe.

Triathlon Pink photo Opportunity of all the 'Pinkies' in action (swimming, cycling and running) in support of breast cancer awareness
Venue	Sydney Olympic Park NSW, Homebush Bay
Date	Saturday, October 18
Time	Kids event begins at 7:30am & Final women's event finishes at 11:30am
Almost one thousand women of all ages and walks of life will gather in their pink ensembles and swim caps at Sydney Olympic Park as they prepare for the 2008 Ramsay Health Care Triathlon Pink, the national all women's triathlon series supported by the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Sydney Olympic Park will become a flurry of nerves and excitement as the centre hosts the Sydney event of the Triathlon Pink series, with competitors of all ages, from girls aged 7 to grandmothers of 70. The kids competition then kicks off at 7:30am, beginning with a lap of the pool (50m), followed by a 1.5km cycle around the stadium and finishing with a 500m run outside the stadium where parents, friends and family can cheer them on with their masses of pink decoration to support of breast cancer awareness. The morning excitement will then continue with the three longer women's distances, finishing up at 11:30, followed by presentations from Ajay Rochester, Ramsay Health Care, National Breast Cancer Foundation and Lynda Voltz MP.

Alternative Ride for Daniel Day - Family Day
Venue	Beach House Fitness Centre, Kawana
Date	Saturday 1st November 2008
On Saturday 1st November Beach House Fitness Centre, Kawana will team up with the Daniel Morcombe Foundation to hold the inaugural 'Alternative Ride for Daniel Day - Family Day'. This family day of fun, entertainment, sport and charity will be held at Beach House Fitness, Home Central Kawana, to raise money for this very worthy cause. The 'Alternative Ride for Daniel Day - Family Day' will kick off from 6am on Saturday 1st November with the commencement of the Ride. The Club will be open from 6am until 4pm for those wishing to take advantage of a complimentary workout. Activities will include a six hour RPM exercise bike marathon, a fashion parade sponsored by Lorna Jane and a delicious sausage sizzle provided by B Fresh Warana. There will also be the chance to scale the huge rock climbing wall, supplied by No Gravity, in the car park. Custom Choppers from Big Bear Choppers of Maroochydore will be on display, plus lots of other activities for all ages. There will be free use of the all the Beach House facilities including Cardio equipment, workouts and classes, including exotic pole fitness and even a crèche (bookings essential) between 10am - 2pm. There will be an opportunity for those attending to have free use of the Club facilities for just a gold coin donation at reception. All the fun and competitions won't stop there, a silent auction will be held, with all items donated by local businesses and even Beach House's own personal trainers will be auctioned off! Giving the winners the opportunity to pay their personal trainer back, for all the pain and suffering they have put them through. The main feature of the day will be the chance to take part in the Alternative Ride for Daniel, an intense six hour team event on RPM bikes. So individuals or companies can 'go hard' for this great cause, by teaming up to take part. The Alternative Ride for Daniel is a Cycle Class marathon on exercise bikes instead of motorbikes, so you can get fit and raise money for the foundation. Each team of six will pay $50 each to participate. Individuals can also become involved in the team events, by registering their details at the Kawana Beach House Fitness reception and will be introduced to their team on the day. This event is a great way to promote your business and raise funds for the Daniel Morcombe Foundation. The Alternative Ride for Daniel will open to the public from 6am until 4pm to so there is plenty of time to support the day. Beach House Fitness Centre Kawana is located at the new Home Central Centre on Kawana Way, is fully air conditioned and has a private ladies only and mixed gym area. It also contains a boxing room, spin cycle studio, Vibrogym, infrared saunas, plus a full array of fitness classes. As the Daniel Morcombe Foundation and Beach House Fitness team up for this event, they share a vision which incorporates a future where children are provided with protection, education and awareness of the dangers in society. All donations from this event will go towards The Daniel Morcombe 'not for profit' Foundation and all proceeds will go back into the community to help protect our children. A number of local businesses have already committed their support for the Beach House Fitness Alternative Ride for Daniel Day including, Hot FM, Zarraffas Café Sunshine Plaza, B Fresh Warana, Big Bear Custom Choppers and Lorna Jane Sunshine Plaza. This day of family fun will bring lots of happiness, joy and excitement to the community that will honour Daniel's name. The Alternative Ride for Daniel event is part of the Day for Daniel (31st October) events program. All money raised on the day goes directly towards The Daniel Morcombe Foundation. So for a fun filled day for the entire family come along to this great event and know that you are helping the Daniel Morcombe Foundation keep our children safe.

"Girls Pampering Day"
Venue	13 Cornelius Place, Kellyville
Date	11th October
Time	1pm - 5pm
Fee	Entry: $10
Book	To register for this fabulous day and book yourself a pampering session or if you have any questions contact Belinda Kruiskamp on 0415519200 or send an e-mail to
The Zonta Club of Sydney Hills in conjunction with the Cancer Council's Girls Night In invite you to attend our We've gathered inspiring and informative guest speakers who are guaranteed to keep you entertained all afternoon with an afternoon tea that's going to tempt even the most disciplined among us! In addition to this, the first 25 registered attendees will be entitled to one of the following free one-on-one sessions: ~ A fun lingerie fitting with Jeannie ~ An informative stylist session with Tina ~ A Life Coaching session with Elina What's missing? Why the 'pampering' of course! Book yourself in for an express manicure ($20) or mini facial ($35) with all the proceeds going to supporting the projects of Zonta and the Cancer Council. Hurry as attendance is limited!

Dove Pink Star Walk
Venue	Parade Ground, Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney to Darling Harbour
Date	Saturday 25th October 2008
Time	8pm
Fee	Open 11 August 2008, visit www.dovepinkstarwalk.com.au
Book	Visit www.dovepinkstarwalk.com.au for more information and to register.
Now a permanent fixture on the pink calendar, the third Dove Pink Star Walk will take place on Saturday 25th October 2008 beneath a starlit Sydney sky. In aid of the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF), people from all ages and walks of life will be encouraged to participate in the fun 5km walk. Proceeds help to fund research for prevention and cure, whilst acknowledging the 2,500 women that die of Breast Cancer each year in Australia. The Dove Pink Star Walk kicks off at 8pm and for the first time, will begin at Government House in the Royal Botanic Gardens. It then follows a beautiful scenic route past the Opera House and Circular Quay, finishing at dazzling Darling Harbour. Get there early and join us for a fun filled entertainment schedule. Special guests and artists to be announced closer to the date. All participants can do their bit to help; having the opportunity to be sponsored or wearing something pink, such as a t-shirt, accessories or hat. In addition, you can get into the theme of the breast cancer cause and wear a decorated pink bra (on top of your clothing is ok too)! There will be prizes awarded on the night for the best costumes and for those adopting the pink spirit, plus entertainment throughout the evening to cheer you on until everyone is well over the finish line!

All Fashion Savvy Girls Know Pink Is The Colour for October! Dove Pink Returns in 2008
Book	For further information on the NBCF or their Platinum partners, log onto
A platinum partner since 2006, Australia's well-loved beauty brand Dove, is once again splashing a lick of pink over its best sellers to show its dedicated support to the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF). The ongoing support recognises the importance of this cause to Dove that affects the lives of so many women in Australia. Alongside its existing ranges, Dove will offer consumers the chance to purchase pink versions of their famous Beauty Bar as well as the Anti-Perspirant Roll-On and Aerosol Deodorant and Body Wash. Buying Dove Pink product sends proceeds directly to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. As an official Platinum Partner, Dove will donate a percentage of the sale of every Pink product to raise funds for research into the prevention and the cure of breast cancer. As part of the celebration, Dove has refreshed the packaging inspired by the iconic breast cancer ribbon. In recognition of this great cause, be sure to get in store and pick up your new Dove Pink Body Wash, Beauty Bar, Anti-Perspirant Roll-on and Aerosol Deodorants and know you are doing your bit to help battle breast cancer! The Dove Pink Range: Dove Pink Body Wash (375ml RRP $6.99) Dove Pink Body Wash is mild and soap-free and will leave your skin feeling soft and smooth. Indulge yourself with Dove's � rich moisturising cream and floral, sweet fragrance for a relaxing shower experience. Dove Pink Beauty Bar (2 pack RRP. $4.39) The soft pink packaged and coloured Dove Pink Beauty Bar is a specially formulated cleanser containing 1/4 moisturising cream. It helps skin retain its natural moisture, bringing out its softness and true beauty without leaving skin dry like soaps can. Dove Pink Beauty Bar is pH neutral and suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin. Dove Pink Anti-Perspirant Roll-on Deodorant (RRP $3.69) Dove Pink Anti-Perspirant Aerosol Deodorant (RRP $4.89) Dove Pink Deodorants contain the most effective anti-perspirant ingredients to give you maximum dry protection all day long, whilst the 1/4 moisturising cream takes care of your skin. The new, soft, pink floral fragrance provides a fresh and feminine scent. All Dove Deodorants are alcohol free and dermatologically tested. Dove Pink will be available in supermarkets, pharmacies and variety stores nationwide Dove Pink Body Wash, Beauty Bar and Dove Pink Anti-Perspirant Roll-on and Aerosol Deodorants will be available from August 2008

MELBOURNE CUP LUNCH CRUISE
Venue	Kookaburra River Queen
Date	Tuesday 4th November 2008
Time	Departs at 1.00pm-Returns at 3.30pm
Fee	$85 per person
Book	Can be booked by phoning Kookaburra River Queen's direct on 32211300 or emailing bookings@kookaburrariverqueens.com
Why not back a winning horse in winning style aboard the Kookaburra River Queen for a Melbourne Cup experience to remember. This Melbourne Cup lunch cruise will tantalise your taste buds with a delicious seafood buffet selection and complimentary bubbles on arrival. You will be able to enjoy the excitement and atmosphere of 'the race that stops the nation' on the big screen. Make sure you bring your credit card ladies because with a fashion parade and shoe retailers on board, who can possibly resist the temptation. Lucky door prizes, raffles and best dressed prizes will also be up for grabs. This event is a charity fundraiser for the Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital which funds clinical research at the RBWH.

Karma Currency
Book	www.karmacurrency.com.au
Karma Currency, Australia's first tax deductible Charity Gift Voucher - www.karmacurrency.com.au This Christmas, instead of handing out toasters, televisions and toy cars (batteries not included) Karma Currency is helping Australian's give their loved ones a gift that literally keeps on giving. With over 100 top charities to nominate from including Oxfam, RSPCA, Lifeline and The Cancer Council, Karma Currency gives you the ability to connect a loved one with the charities and causes that are closest to their heart (whether it be training a guide dog or helping a soup kitchen down the street!)

Call for Dove Pink Star Walk registrations
Venue	Government House, Royal Botanic Gardens to Darling Harbour
Date	Saturday 25th October 2008
Time	8pm
Book	Anyone interested in attending can register their interest at www.dovepinkstarwalk.com.au
* The third Dove Pink Star Walk will take place on Saturday 25th October 2008 beneath a starlit Sydney sky. In aid of the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF), people from all ages and walks of life will be encouraged to participate in the fun 5km walk. Proceeds help to fund research for prevention and cure, whilst acknowledging the 2,500 women that die of Breast Cancer each year in Australia. * The Dove Pink Star Walk kicks off at 8pm and for the first time, will begin at Government House in the Royal Botanic Gardens. It then follows a beautiful scenic route past the Opera House and Circular Quay, finishing at dazzling Darling Harbour. Get there early and join us for a fun filled entertainment schedule. Special guests and artists to be announced closer to the date. * All participants can do their bit to help; having the opportunity to be sponsored or wearing something pink, such as a t-shirt, accessories or hat. In addition, you can get into the theme of the breast cancer cause and wear a decorated pink bra (on top of your clothing is ok too)! There will be prizes awarded on the night for the best costumes and for those adopting the pink spirit, plus entertainment throughout the evening to cheer you on until everyone is well over the finish line! Visit www.dovepinkstarwalk.com.au - for more information and to register.

An Evening with Our Designers
Date	Tuesday 21 October
This is a unique opportunity to rub shoulders with Australia's fashion elite and meet with The Strand's designers in their respective stores. You'll enjoy Pendolino's renowned canapés and sip on pink champagne as you see this season's offering on parade, attend styling workshops, receive exclusive offers and take home a fabulous gift bag. For your chance to mingle with Sydney's most on-trend fashionistas go to www.strandarcade.com.au and register. Proceeds from a silent auction held on the evening will go to the Sydney Breast Cancer Foundation.

STATE OF ORIGIN - INTERNATIONAL RODEO
Venue	Rod Laver Arena
Date	Sat 9 May 2009
Time	7pm
Book	http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=STATEOFO09&v=RLA

TATTERSALL'S AUSTRALIAN DANCESPORT CHAMPIONSHIP
Venue	Hisense Arena
Date	Wed 10 - Sun 14 Dec
Book	http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=DANCESPO08&v=VFA

PROFESSIONAL BULL RIDERS NATIONAL FINALS
Venue	Hisense Arena
Date	Sat 29 Nov
Time	7.30pm
Book	http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=PBRNATIO08&v=VFA

UCI WORLD TRACK CUP
Venue	Hisense Arena
Date	Thu 20 - Sat 22 Nov
Book	http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=CYCLING08&v=VFA

2008 HOLDEN NETBALL TEST SERIES - AUSTRALIA VS NZ
Venue	Hisense Arena
Date	Sun 26 Oct
Time	3.10pm
Book	http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=NETBAUST08&v=VFA

Crazy John's South Dragons
Fee	$35
Book	http://premier.ticketek.com.au
The Crazy John's South Dragons have re-loaded and are ready to take on the rest of the NBL. Head coach Brian Goorjian, the most successful coach in league history, leads a new-look squad packed with entertaining players. First Team NBL All Star and Olympian Mark Worthington brings his power and passion, while young guy Joe Ingles and high-scoring Cortez Groves are back for another big year. The 2008-2009 season features two home games against defending champions and archrivals, the Melbourne Tigers. These derby clashes will be the highlight of the NBL season. Come be part of the most exciting team and the most exciting game-night in the NBL. Dragons vs Wildcats 7.30pm Wed 17 Sep Dragons vs Crocodiles 7.30pm Thu 25 Sep Dragons vs Tigers 7.30pm Sat 18 Oct Dragons vs Taipans 7.30pm Sat 25 Oct Dragons vs Spirit 7.30pm Sat 1 Nov Dragons vs Blaze 7.30pm Sat 8 Nov Dragons vs 36ers 7.30pm Wed 12 Nov Dragons vs Taipans 7.30pm Wed 26 Nov Dragons vs Hawks 7.30pm Sat 6 Dec Dragons vs Crocodiles 7.30pm Sat 20 Dec Dragons vs Blaze 7.30pm Fri 26 Dec 2009 Dragons vs Wildcats 7.30pm Sat 3 Jan Dragons vs 36ers 7.30pm Wed 2 Feb Dragons vs Tigers 4pm Sun 8 Feb