We’re excited to establish long-term arrangements with the following Australian charities. Each organisation undertakes important work for their respective communities. The GalaBid team is looking forward to helping them achieve their fundraising goals over the coming months and years:
Bravehearts
Operating for 25 years, Bravehearts mission is to provide a coordinated and holistic approach to the prevention and treatment of child sexual abuse. Their support programs include age-appropriate education, online training, and counselling. Bravehearts run a number of events throughout the year to raise awareness and funds, including the annual Bravehearts Day held every August.
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It’s a Bloke Thing
It’s a Bloke Thing is a not-for-profit (NFP) foundation that hosts annual fundraising and awareness-raising events for Prostate Cancer research, care and education. The events include the highly anticipated, annual Wagner’s It’s A Bloke Thing Prostate Cancer Luncheon which started in Toowoomba and is now the largest day-time fundraising event in Queensland.
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Support Act
Support Act is the music industry’s charity, delivering crisis relief services to musicians, managers, crew and music workers across all genres who are unable to work due to ill health, injury, a mental health problem or other crisis, such as COVID-19. Support Act also develop and implement life-saving mental health and wellbeing programs and services. Throughout August the charity is running a series of mental health first aid workshops with free access for people working in the music industry.
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Look Good Feel Better
Look Good Feel Better is a national cancer support program that offers free in-person and online workshops ran by volunteer experts, and Confidence Kits to help people with any type of cancer manage the most common physical and psychological impacts of treatment. Look Good Feel Better is a global program and in Australia, have supported over 180,000 women, men, and young adults through their diagnosis since 1990.
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Sony Foundation Australia
Sony Foundation Australia is the charitable arm of the Sony Group of Companies operating in Australia. Since Sony Foundation’s inception in 1998, over $42 million has been raised for youth causes. Sony Foundation Australia aims to improve young Australian’s health and wellbeing through positive experiences and social change in areas underfunded by society. We do this by uniting the Sony companies, their business partners, and our fellow Australians to raise funds that help improve the lives of young Australians with cancer, disability, and experiencing homelessness or at disadvantage.
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Perry Cross Spinal Research Foundation
The Perry Cross Spinal Research Foundation is dedicated to facilitating and funding world class research aimed at curing paralysis caused by spinal cord injury and supporting better outcomes for those living with paralysis. People with a spinal cord injury are at the heart of everything we do. A spinal cord injury (SCI) can happen to anyone, at any time. The Perry Cross Spinal Research Foundation aims to facilitate, collaborate and initiate the connections and research required to find a cure for paralysis. Perry Cross started the Foundation after he broke his neck playing rugby union in 1994. He is now a C2 ventilated quadriplegic, paralysed from the chin down requiring 24/7 care. Perry has dedicated his life to finding a cure for paralysis.
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The Gold Coast Fundraising Ball
The Gold Coast Fundraising Ball, formerly known as the Bruce Lynton Charity Ball, was founded in 2001 and has become one of the most popular events on the Gold Coast social calendar. Our goal is to raise funds and awareness for local charities here on the Gold Coast.
Over the last 24 years, we have raised over $2.4 million for the chosen charities. We are extremely grateful for the incredible support we continuously receive from both local and interstate businesses through generous donations year on year. Without the support of our business and event partners, none of this could be made possible. Our 2024 beneficiaries are Guide Dogs Queensland, Gold Coast Hospital Foundation, Men Of Business, Gold Coast Community Fund and Perry Cross Spinal Research Foundation.
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Teen Challenge QLD
Teen Challenge QLD exists to end addiction’s grip on a person’s life and works to do this through three key services: Residential Rehabilitation programs at the New Life Men’s and Women’s Centres, Crisis Accommodation for young men (New Hope House) and Family Support Services. The demand for Teen Challenge QLD programs has never been greater. Our commitment to provide compassionate, comprehensive care extends far beyond mere sobriety for individuals; it encompasses mental, emotional, and spiritual healing. Our unique holistic approach to addiction recovery remains central to the remarkable success stories that emerge from the program. “It’s not just a program. It’s a place that gives life back. It gave back mine.” Lauren, past resident.
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Precious Wings
Precious Wings offers immediate and ongoing support to parents, extended families, caregivers and the community dealing with the loss of a child. Through targeted interventions, including peer support networks and commemorative initiatives, we seek to help bereaved parents navigate their grief journey and find meaning amidst profound loss. By fostering supportive environments, we aim to mitigate the long-term impacts of child loss and promote healing within affected families and communities. For more than a decade, Precious Wings has demonstrated its worth and established a strong reputation. We collaborate closely with Queensland Health on a daily basis, delivering vital support services both during the critical moments following a child’s death in the hospital and through continuous care and follow up support within the community.
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Care-Factor
Our Sponsors wanted to create an event, specific for the Logistics and Freight industry, to bring together our peers, enjoy a great night and raise money for worthwhile causes. There are many worthwhile organisations out there who give help to those who need it most.
Our mission is to provide raised funds for chosen charities that provide life changing support to children and families across Australia.
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Yalari
Since 2005, Yalari has been providing Indigenous children from regional and remote communities across Australia the opportunity to receive a full boarding school scholarship for their entire secondary education. Partnering with Australia’s leading boarding schools, Yalari empowers students through quality education and comprehensive support throughout their scholarship journey. Following graduation, Yalari’s Pathways team provide ongoing guidance and meaningful opportunities, helping alumni pursue higher education and employment. Dedicated to creating generational change, Yalari empowers young Indigenous people with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to become influential leaders, while strengthening their connection to cultural identity and community.
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