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Inspire’s mission is to help millions of young people lead happier
lives. Established in 1996 in response to Australia’s then escalating
rates of youth suicide, Inspire is a national charitable organisation
focusing on improving the mental health and wellbeing of young people.
By working directly with young people aged 14-25 years, we deliver
innovative, technology and evidence-based programs which prevent youth
suicide and promote young people’s mental health and wellbeing.
www.inspire.org.au
www.act now.com.au
provides resources and skills for young people to take action on social
issues that affect them and their community. In 2007, ActNow was
visited around 145,000 times each month.
www.rea chout.com.au
helps young people get through tough times. Online information &
support offer an anonymous and stigma-free way for young people to get
help, explore issues, and discover how other young people like them are
coping with difficult times. In 2007, Reach Out was visited around
216,000 times each month.
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Sisters Inside Inc. is an independent community organisation, which exists to advocate for the human rights of women in the criminal justice system, and to address gaps in the services available to them.
They work alongside women in prison in determining the best way to fulfil these roles.
www.sistersink.net
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Zulu Angel: Sue Liu has been providing opportunities for people just like you - to help people in need. She established FAIRY GOD AUNTS AND UNCLES - and developed small and achievable programs to help Tsunami affected communities in Sri Lanka in 2005.
She now focuses on creating campaigns to raise money in support of orphan children in Cambodia and support the work of Geraldine Cox from Sunrise Children's Village.
www.zulucommunications.com.au
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Using best practice, world recognised and researched early childhood intervention techniques; Lifestart provides playgroups, individual and group therapy sessions, counselling, family education and parent-to-parent support groups.
Lifestart helps special kids to reach their potential and become valued members of their community.
www.lifestart.org.au
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The primary focus of the White Wreath Association is to raise funds in order to establish Care Facilities (Safe havens) to aid those suffering mental illness and who are suicidal.
They have been creating - in the wider community - awareness of the misunderstandings related to mental illness and providing community education concerning the lack of appropriate treatment. They have established National White Wreath Day (29th May annually) in Remembrance of All Victims of Suicide.
www.whitewreath.com
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The Cat Protection Society of NSW believes every cat deserves a loving and responsible home. Based in Newtown, the charity operates a shelter and re-homing facility for lost, abandoned and unwanted cats and kittens, as well as providing discount de-sexing services and education on environmentally and socially responsible cat ownership.
www.catprotection.org.au
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Sunrise Children's Village is an organisation that cares for many of Cambodia's orphans, and was founded by Geraldine Cox in September 1993.
The company name conjures up visions of a new dawn and a fresh beginning for the orphans and disadvantaged children of Cambodia.
www.sunrisechildrensvillage.org
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The Watershed is a Sustainability Resource Centre that is a joint initiative of City of Sydney and Marrickville Councils, part of an ongoing commitment to supporting sustainable environments.
The Watershed has expanded its focus to embrace the innovative solutions to sustainability.
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