Special Day

Guide Dogs SA.NT - Big Dog Day

Guide Dogs SA.NT (Adelaide)

10 February 2012 | Join us as we paint the town orange and raise money to provide services for the vision and hearing impaired.

YMCA Swimathon

YMCA Australia (Australia)

11 March 2012 | All Australians are invited to dive in and help out on Sunday 11 March 2012, joining not for profit community organisation, the YMCA and more than 100 YMCA-managed pools countrywide to simultaneously host Australia's biggest pool-based swim as part of the organisation's first ever national Swimathon fundraiser.

Be the Hero! presents 'Storming Against Violence'

The Victorian Women’s Trust (Melbourne)

14 February 2012 | The Victorian Women's Trust, supported by our Be the Hero! partner, Melbourne Storm Rugby League Club, invites you to a special breakfast

Mental Health 2.0 Unconference

Lantern... Shining light on mental health (Melbourne)

02 March 2012 | The National Award Winning Lantern Mental Health 2.0 Unconference returns! This event will provide the opportunity for people to explore and discuss social media, the internet, technology and mental health. What are the advantages of this 'always connected' world? What are the dangers? What are the big issues? Are you worried about the increased isolation our existing service users face by not being able to keep up with the social media/digital revolution? Does this add digital exclusion to the other barriers they also face? Have you explored how to effectively attract and engaging youth in your service through social media?

Charity Golf Day for Lantern and OzChild

Lantern in conjunction with OzChild (Melbourne)

03 February 2012 | This annual fundraising event starts with a light breakfast,the opportunity to meet golfing legend, Brett Ogle, 18 holes of golf at the prestigious Victoria Golf Club and 3 course lunch with charity auction. Support Lantern...shining light on mental health and OzChild by attending this great day. See the Lantern website for more information and a registration form. www.lantern.org.au

SHINE Showcase - Daytime Encore Event

Northcott Disability Services (Sydney)

16 December 2011 | You’re invited to watch them SHINE! The SHINE Showcase is an exciting new event that focuses on highlighting the abilities of Northcott Disability Service's clients by featuring them in a range of high energy live performances and visual displays. This includes art, photography displays, individual and group performances and engaging videos, all performed by the clients and aimed at celebrating the talent and abilities of people with disabilities.

SHINE Showcase - Evening Launch Event

Northcott Disability Services (Sydney)

15 December 2011 | You’re invited to watch them SHINE! The SHINE Showcase is an exciting new event that focuses on highlighting the abilities of Northcott Disability Service's clients by featuring them in a range of high energy live performances and visual displays. This includes art, photography displays, individual and group performances and engaging videos, all performed by the clients and aimed at celebrating the talent and abilities of people with disabilities.

END THE CYCLE celebrates International Day of People with Disabilities

CBM Australia (Sydney)

02 December 2011 | Come and celebrate with us at Martin Place Friday 2nd December from 12-2pm.

‘Stories From The Wayside’ Sydney Like You’ve Never Heard It Before...

Actors Centre Australia (Sydney)

23 November 2011 - 27 November 2011 | After the recent sell-out season of Stories from the Wayside and its unprecedented success, welcome to a new, powerful theatrical premier created by Dean Carey with the cast from Actors Centre Australia.

REPRIEVE Film Night- Special screening of Love Lived On Death Row

Reprieve (Melbourne)

16 November 2011

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Blackbaud c/o Ladder (Melbourne)

25 November 2011 | I'm hosting an informal meet and greet with the opportunity for networking, coffee and cakes! Reach new donors, members, and volunteers with our easy-to-use, secure, and affordable web-based fundraising solution for nonprofits. Backed by the dependability and reliability of Blackbaud, the eTapestry fundraising system helps your organisation raise and effectively manage funds so you can focus more on spreading your message and helping your charity grow. Unlike other online, pay-as-you-go software that focuses solely on acquiring funds, eTapestry brings together all the components you need to successfully raise AND manage funds sustainably.

The Maimonides Society

Swinburne University of Technology (Melbourne)

14 November 2011 | Do you have a big question about philanthropy? Perhaps a Churchill Fellowship can provide the answer. You are invited to attend the Spring 2011 gathering of The Maimonides Society. Guest Speakers includes; Sylvia Admans and Melissa Smith.

City2Sea Run for Engineers Without Borders

Engineers Without Borders (Melbourne)

13 November 2011 | Join the Engineers Without Borders City2Sea fun run team! This is the first time The Sunday Age City2Sea will take place in Melbourne. It's a 14km run or walk from Melbourne Arts Centre to St Kilda beach.

Maasai Film Festival

University of Melbourne (Victoria)

06 October 2011 | Featuring a Maasai leader, Emmanuel Parsimei, and his goal of developing a Cultural Centre in Maasailand.

Walk for Prems 2011

Life's Little Treasures Foundation (Melbourne)

06 November 2011 | Life’s Little Treasures Foundation hosts the annual “Walk for Prems” Charity Fun Run/Walk on Sunday 6th November. Dust off your walking/running shoes & join the Foundation to raise awareness of premature births & celebrate the lives of these Little Treasures. Walks in Perth, Adelaide, Sydney & Hobart with a timed 10km run, 5km run or 5km walk in Melbourne. Comedian & radio DJ extraordinaire Matt Tilley (Fox FM) will be MC'ing the day in Melbourne, which is guaranteed to be a fun one for the whole family. Register NOW & you will receive our free T-shirt for adults & a cool bandana for the kids. To register & get more details visit www.lifeslittletreasures.org.au/walk/

Southern Sydney Volunteer Expo

St George Community Services (Sydney)

27 October 2011 | Discover the wide range of volunteer jobs available! Match your talents and passion with a volunteer role at one of 65 local community organisations.

Abigail E. Disney's Australian Visit

Australian Women Donors Network (Melbourne)

29 November 2011 | The Australian Women Donors Network will proudly host Abigail E. Disney, member of the famous Walt Disney family, from November 29 to December 2 as she visits Australia for the very first time.

Forget-me-knot Day

ASCA (Adults Surviving Child Abuse), (Australia)

19 November 2011 | Forget-Me-Knot campaign aims to encourage national conversation supporting those who’ve experienced child abuse in all its forms. ASCA is calling on all Australians to help adult survivors reconnect with their families, friends and communities by visiting www.asca.org.au to donate.

Scrapbook Day

Wheeling & Able (New South Wales)

09 October 2011 | Whether your experienced or a beginner this Scrapbook Day is for you! Registration Form can be downloaded from our website: www.wheelingandable.org.au

Melbourne Writer Festival

melbourne Writers Festival (Melbourne)

25 August 2011 - 04 September 2011 | MWF is keen to provide opportunities to engage with the business of writing – and how it’s being shaped by the digital world.