- Save the Children – Spearheaded in Melbourne by Margot Melzak and the fundraising committee. The charity has been fighting for children’s rights since 1919. From emergency relief to health and development. If you would like to get involved then connect here: www.savethechildren.org.au There are quarterly lunches you can attend and today on October 8, 2026 there was a lovely lunch at the Royal South Yarra Lawn Tennis Club with representatives of Save the Children and interesting guest speakers. Today Thierry Cornevin of Bistro Thierry entertained us with his life as a restauranteur.
- Cancer Council – There are many initiatives driven by Cancer Council but one I love supporting is the Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, celebrates 30 yrs of fundraising in 2026 and for me I have been fundraising for them for over 10 yrs. This is one of their biggest annual fundraising initiatives. If you would like to get involved click HERE.
- Over the past years in Australia I have been involved with and/or support
- Pankind the charity to raise awareness and fundraise for Pancreatic Cancer has their 14th ‘Put your Foot Down’ Walk in Melbourne on 25 October, 2026. My husband and I volunteer annually for this as my husband is in remission and we like to give something back. Please click on their website and drop a line to their Events team. Lisa Brooke is their Community and Events Manager: www.pankind.org.au
- Ride to Conquer Cancer – This takes place between Albert Park to Mornington and then return. The 200km cycle ride is to raise awareness and funds for Peter Mac. Also, The Weekend to End Women’s Cancers benefiting Peter Mac. In 2015 I headed up the Crew marshals.
- Pancare Foundation – this is a charity close to my families heart focusing on Pancreatic Cancer.
- Team Vista – Led by Kerry Ann Frost and set-up jointly with her late husband Kerry William Frost, is an Australian not-for-profit organisation based in Moshi / Tanzania to assist those in the community that live in poverty. Team Vista is a development organisation that believes in helping people living in poverty with a hand up – not a hand out. ….To learn more about their current projects and to see how you can get involved either click on Team Vista facebook page or the Team Vista website.
- The Freedom Hub – Led by Sally Irwin, OAM. Focuses on ending modern slavery. Sally has works with her team with survivors of human trafficking, in Australia and Europe. She launched the company in 2014 that specifically works to end slavery in Australia and rehabilitate victims of this crime and partners in the fight to end global slavery. In November 2026 they launch the new Cafe at the Waterloo Metro in Sydney, NSW. The Freedom Hub now includes:
- A survivor school for victims.
- Ethical cafe and event venue.
- Ethical business services.
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