GetUp Action for Australia

January 3, 2010

Got a bee in your bonnet about something? GetUp is an independent, grass roots community advocacy organisation giving everyday Australians opportunities to get involved and accountable on important issues.  GetUp does not back any particular party but aims to build an accountable and progressive Parliment with economic fairness, social justice and environment at its core.  

Whether it is sending an email to a member of parliment, engaging the media, attending an event or helping get a advertisement on television, GetUp members take targeted, coordinated and strategic action.  To sign up for their emails alerting you to new campaigns and proving ways of affecting postive change go to: www.getup.org.au
 

 

Volunteering in the South West

January 3, 2010


Have you got some spare time to help others? Learn new skills? Meet new people? Improve your community? Improve your employment prospects? And just get more out of life? Then volunteering is for you! Volunteer South West has many different programs you can get involved in and you may even receive free training to assist you.  You can volunteer on short-term projects, within an organisation or just for an event.  Areas you can assist in include the environment, working with children, youth, se...


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Cancer Council Fun Fundraising Events

December 31, 2009
Did you know one in two Australians is diagnosed with cancer by 85? There’s every chance your life will be affected.  The Cancer Council Western Australia is the leading cancer charity in WA and has a proud history of advocacy and action on cancer issues.  They run many different fundraisers throughout the year so there are lots of opportunities to get involved. 



Australia's Biggest Morning Tea

Australia's biggest tea is one of the Cancer Council's leading funraising events and the largest, m...

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